Peek into cinema history to learn why car chase scenes are staples for filmmakers and how these stunts change and grow with new technology. For most of the movie-going public, a trip to the movies is spurred by a desire to see something new and exciting. Big-budget blockbusters know this

From Arnold to Van Damme, a look into how the action movies of the 80s and 90s ultimately built an entire genre. Although I wasn’t born until the end of the 1980s, I have a soft spot for those over-the-top, cheesy, yet still downright awesome, action movies from the 80s and 90s. And, whi

From file management to lower thirds, these fourteen video editing tips will help you shape your documentary film. Weeks, months, and sometimes years after you’ve captured all your footage for a documentary, you have to put it together. Whether you captured everything you needed or not,

Explore how these production design basics can help you create warm summer scenes in your film and video projects. It’s that time of the year! As temperatures rise, clothing layers are shed, beaches and pools begin to open, and summer is here once again. And, while it might be kind of ri

Looking at both classic and recent examples, we trace all the core genre elements you’ll need for your zombie shorts and features. Even if you try to kill it with a bloody shovel, the budding zombie horror genre will just not die. From its earliest roots with films like I Walked with a Z

Is this new age of anti-anti-heroes a real trend? Or is it just a lost mirage of a darker turn for those favorite heroes we love to hate? Why do we love heroes that we love to hate? The trend for some time now in film and television has been to tell the stories of complicated, compromise

Don’t let burnout destroy your creative drive. Follow these helpful tips to stay fresh, engaged, and productive. Starting off in film and video can be an exciting time. The prospects of picking up a camera and shooting a video is exhilarating, to say the least. There are so many fun, cre

Everything you need to know about that shallow depth of field look, and why it’s more than a trend at this point. For better or worse, the human experience is now one that is viewed almost exclusively from our tiny smartphone screens. It’s how we keep up with family members. It’s h

We chat with the filmmakers of the 2021 SXSW Film Festival to explore the variety of they cameras used and why. A year after SXSW—the storied interactive music and film festival in Austin, Texas—was shuttered at the last minute in March 2020, the festival is back online! While similar to

Explore the best shots and sequences from the career highlights of cinematographer-turned-director Reed Morano. There’s a popular narrative of that one astute filmmaker who can start at the bottom, camera in hand, and work their way to the top. True, there might be just as many examples

What effect does the essential absence of race have on the story being told? And what does that tell viewers about race as a result? Not four weeks after premiering on Netflix on Christmas Day in 2020, Bridgerton, the streaming service’s Regency-era television series straight from the Sh

We asked some of our writers which camera companies excite them—accessories, investments, and the company’s future—and they didn’t hold back. Todd Blankenship My particular brand of camera manufacturer tribalism is a fickle and constantly evolving beast. The only thing I know for

Canon’s R5, R6, and 1D X Mark III are all getting firmware updates—Canon software will also receive updates. Canon announced the immediate release of firmware updates on Tuesday for three of its high-end cameras, adding several features that users have been asking for. 

B-roll is the secret sauce to video editing. Let’s go over what B-roll is and how you can be sure to capture the best B-roll for your edit. What Is B-Roll? B-roll, in a straightforward definition, is supplementary footage or alternative shots used in a video, in contrast to yo

Explore filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung’s naturalistic approach to character in Minari, and how you can hone in on this unique storytelling method. Since its original premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, the film Minari has been a long time coming. And, not just because of a much

Unless you have hundreds of thousands in the bank, you probably can’t shoot with these pro cameras without renting them. We took a look at the cameras and lenses used on the latest Oscar nominated films, but what would it cost if you decided to buy one of these camera bodies instea

Movies are coming back! But, how will audiences and filmmakers actually respond to an entire industry opening back up? In many ways, it’s kind of cool how you can trace official box office records pretty much all the way back to the earliest days of cinema. These records tell a fascinati

This seasoned producer and award-winning director, writer, and star has launched a new YouTube series with plenty of filmmaking advice. Filmmaking is a multidisciplinary art form. It requires a thoughtful approach to writing, a keen eye for cinematography, and a nuanced editing process t

Which 8K digital video camera is right for your filmmaking and videography needs? Let’s compare two of the best options on the market. What a year for digital cameras this has been! With some major recent announcements from manufacturers like Blackmagic Design with their new Pocket 6K Pr

One of the most respected and well-known cinematographers of all time, let’s take a closer look at what makes Conrad Hall’s work remarkable. Conrad Hall‘s work as a cinematographer spans over four decades. He’s won three Oscars, and is one of the few cinematograph