I’m always looking to stay sharp and learn new things about filmmaking. In this series, I’ll teach you 10 things I already know about lighting; next, we’ll learn 10 new things about lighting. Let’s get started. The Shutterstock Tutorials YouTube channel is about to pass 1

Though you may not realize it, water is a popular tool among cinematographers. Here’s how you can use it to make your film more visually interesting while on a budget. When you’re making a movie, you need to take every possible opportunity to spice up your image (as long as it fits y

The Laowa 24mm Probe Lens is one of the funkiest pieces of glass out there, and it captures some amazing macro shots, but is it worth $1,500? Today, we are going to do a deep dive into the Venus Optics Laowa 24mm Probe Lens, and push it to the limit to see what kind of crazy shots we can get wit

Shooting high-quality footage doesn’t have to drain your wallet. Try these expert-approved budget videography tips on your next shoot. For creatives interested in starting to make footage clips, one of the biggest deterrents is often the intimidating costs of equipment and production. We g

Coming up with new ways to shoot long exposure photography can be a challenge. In this tutorial, let’s discuss working with electroluminescent wire. It’s something that doesn’t come naturally to me, but I’m always actively trying to find inspiration. As I was browsing onl

Explore the intersection of digital art and physical media with Offset illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg in this installment of Shutterstock’s Artist Series. Shutterstock Presents: Artist Series is a video series highlighting creative artists on Shutterstock’s marketplace. Today we are introduc

From launchpad recordings of roaring rockets to real-world Mission Control radio chatter, NASA’s Soundcloud offers a wealth of free out-of-this-world sound effects. Space nerds and sci-fi filmmakers take note: NASA has a Soundcloud page that offers many decades’ worth of live audio r

Recently, our Shutterstock Tutorials channel was able to reach 100k subscribers. Here’s a look behind the scenes at what it took to get there. So, we started this youtube channel about a year and a half ago. A lot has happened in that time. We went in helicopters, crafted elaborate fight s

Contrary to popular belief, ADR doesn’t require a giant studio to get good sound for your dialogue. Here’s how to do it with just a computer and a microphone. So you’ve recorded something on set, but the audio you captured is unusable. Now please, don’t hunt down the sound engi

Explore our ultimate guide of lighting tips for photography and do the job right, no matter what kind of light you work with on your shoot. Proper lighting can be a make or break situation for a photographer, especially when you’re not sure if you’ll be using artificial, natural, or mixed

There’s no debate: video content is king in the world of social media, and adding it to your social presence is extremely easy. Here’s how. If you’ve been struggling to find social media engagement for your brand, the first question you should ask yourself is Am I using the rig

Don’t despair if your budget won’t cover a professional stylist. Try these ten tips from experienced photographers on styling a photoshoot solo. Styling a photoshoot is a skill any photographer should try to master, especially when shooting for stock. Knowing how to properly style a

Seek the perfect shot with Shutterstock’s Artist Series as California-based photographer Daniel Nevares shares his experience on finding resources to photograph and find wildlife. Earlier this month, we launched the Shutterstock Presents: Artist Series, a video series highlighting creative

Thinking of trying out underwater photography? It’s a lot harder than it looks. Here’s what we learned on our first time out. I love the underwater look. It’s so dreamy, it’s fun, and some of my favorite photos have used this technique. Recently, I got the opportunity to shoot my own

Explore the key elements of creating genre-hopping, innovative stock music with guitars with PremiumBeat composer Chase Horsman. It never ceases to amaze our team how much talent exists on PremiumBeat’s artist network. On PremiumBeat, creative music composers from around the world compose

Here are a few ways the iconic 4:3 aspect ratio can help improve your video project or make your story stand out — and why it’s so popular again. I was sitting in my seat at the theater, patiently waiting for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum to start when all of a sudden a trailer c

From untouched wilderness to vivacious cityscapes, celebrate Canada Day with ten Canadian stock photographers as they share their favorite shots of home. Oh, Canada! Today is Canada Day, and we’re celebrating this Canadian holiday by sharing 10 Canadian stock photographers that we love here at S

Want to learn the secrets of shooting diverse stock content?  Go behind-the-scenes with lifestyle photographer William Perugini in the latest installment of Shutterstock’s Artist Series. Shutterstock Presents: Artist Series is a video series highlighting creative artists on Shutterstock’s market

One of the most stressful jobs you can take on as a videographer is shooting a wedding, so make sure you’re prepared before your first gig. Weddings. It’s a step that many videographers take after being in the industry for a bit. What can go wrong? All you have to do is shoot the cer

Knowing how to take light away is just as important as knowing how to add it. Here’s how to use additive and reductive lighting in your setups to control your look — and your budget. Lighting technology has changed by leaps and bounds over the last few years. In concert with the emergence