For their latest trick, RED brings us a new 5K sensor, while introducing two sensitivity modes with improved low-light performance. RED’s new camera sensor comes in its familiar EPIC W body but packs a powerful new low light punch with its improved 5120X3000 size. However, the biggest

Make your creative briefs pop with Adobe InDesign, and learn how to combine aesthetics and narrative into something that resonates with your clients. As freelancers, the primary reason we use creative briefs is to define the aesthetic and storyline of a project and align our creative vision

So you’ve finished a great video for your client. They’re happy. You’re happy. However, they want the footage files, too. What should you do? It’s happened to nearly every video producer at some point (and if it hasn’t happened yet, it will). You’ve gone

In this After Effects tutorial, learn how to use muzzle flash and spark elements from RocketStock to create a realistic shootout scene — with free elements. A tradition unlike any other, the shootout or over-the-top action scene is about as common in modern film as yelling “action.R

You’ve got solid video, clean audio, and the perfect color grade. So don’t blow your edit with uninteresting transitions. Snappy transitions are all the rage these days, so I thought I’d show you my five favorites, which you can use without any additional plugins in Premiere Pro.

Facebook wants to compete with YouTube and Twitch in the online streaming game. Here’s the lowdown for filmmakers and video producers. Three websites have dominated the social sharing landscape since 2010: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Every so often, we’ll see a new alternative wit

In this step-by-step video tutorial, learn how you can use light leaks to create a text reveal effect in Adobe Premiere Pro. For a long time, DPs and filmmakers considered light leaks undesirable effects. Literally caused by light “leaking” into the chamber between the lens and camera

Capture 4K log footage at up to 30fps with the new Sony Alpha a7 III camera. With all its new features, this camera aims to take on the GH5s. Sony’s alpha-series gets an update with the new Sony a7 III. What Sony has deemed the “basic model,” this is a simple camera body t

It’s time for this year’s juicy camera conjecture. Here, we present your officially unofficial 2018 camera rumor roundup. Every year, expectations run high for new camera releases, and this year is no different. As we’ve done in years past (2017, 2016), we’ve rounded up the

Still lenses can be great pieces of filmmaking equipment. But are they preventing you from making the best film possible? Simply put, still photography lenses produce beautiful, cinematic imagery. We’ve all seen still lenses produce successful indie films (like Blue Ruin). So why bother spe

Explore the next stage in DIY video journalism with these user-friendly tools — plus some tips to maximize your smartphone videos. Having spent several years building a career as a video journalist, I was lucky enough recently to have the opportunity to speak to a class of journalism underg

We talked with the editor of The Disaster Artist about what it’s like telling a true story that is simultaneously hilarious, inspiring, and bizarre. All images via A24. One of the strangest cultural phenomena to come out of the 21st century is the cult god Tommy Wiseau. The story of ho

Dissatisfied with your slow-motion footage? In this video tutorial, we take a look at a few ways you can improve the look. Are you not getting everything you want from your slow-motion footage? The trick is to use props and movement. Things that defy gravity or catch the air are pure gold wh

Bounced light can soften your lighting without the use of diffusion materials, flags, or extra stands. Take a look at how it’s done. Bouncing light is a fascinating-yet-simple concept that can instantly elevate your cinematography. In this article, we’ll take a look at how bounc

StudioBinder’s new online calendars for photographers and videographers bring production scheduling into the digital age. We’ve all been on those big shoots. The ones where there seem to be a million moving parts, tricky set-ups, and not enough hours in the day to get everything done. When

A detailed shot list will save your production time, energy, and effort, and (most importantly) it will help help you create a better product. A shot list is one of the most important assets you can bring to a set to ensure a smooth and efficient production. The more preparation you put in

In this video tutorial, we take a look at the differences between low key and high key lighting, and how to set up both styles. “Low key” and “high key” are lighting terms that get thrown around a lot in meetings between directors and cinematographers. Low key lightin

In which we take a look at what makes these particular ARRI lenses ideal for any cinematographer and any type of content. The ARRI/Zeiss Master Primes and Ultra Primes are some of the cleanest and most respected cinema lenses currently available. They’re capable of producing beautifully cle

In this video tutorial, learn how to use some free RocketStock assets and Adobe After Effects to create Annihilation-inspired VFX. If you’ve seen the trailer for the upcoming Alex Garland film Annihilation, then you’ve seen some of the stunning VFX from the film. In the trailer,

The news that Facebook updates its News Feed algorithm to be more personal and showcase less video sends content creators scrambling. For video content marketers and creators, Facebook has been one of the most powerful platforms for racking up views and building engagement. Whether you̵