Before you go overboard with the zoom on your next shoot, learn how the lens works — and how to use it properly. Whether you’ve been guilty of this yourself or have seen others struggle, zoom-happy filmmaking can ruin a shoot and annoy audiences. That’s not to say zooming in and out i

Linkedin offers a number of opportunities to professional videographers and filmmakers. Find out how to take full advantage of your profile. Linkedin, to many, is perhaps the most useful yet least fun of the major social media networks. It’s useful because it can be a great resource to make

Get 15 free explosion elements and 25 explosive sound effects for your next video. Whether you are shooting an action scene or promoting a company’s big fire sale, these free fiery explosions and SFX are perfect for video editors and motion designers. These free explosion sound effects

At one time, every project needed a promotional website, but in the age of Facebook pages, is this still true? Cover Image via Shutterstock. Before the introduction of Facebook pages, one of the best ways to promote your film and create a following was through a website. At networking event

How a filmmaker famous for doing things his own way plans, practices, and films shoot-out scenes. While Robert Rodriguez has certainly established himself as successful and bankable filmmaker and director in Hollywood, he is still well-known for his upstart, DIY beginnings. He famously film

Asking permission to film people in public places isn’t always easy. Keep these tips in mind to make the process painless. We’ve all been there. You go to corporate events, community fundraisers, weddings, and the like where videographers are necessary but not always welcome by everyone in

Day for night interiors can be tough. However, with the right approach, you can sell the effect by controlling, shaping, and cutting out the daylight. Understand Your Light Source We always hear about day for night exteriors but hardly ever day for night interiors. The first thing to unders

These five tips will help you organize and customize Adobe Premiere Pro to your own personal preference. Speed and efficiency make all the difference in your daily video editing workflow. Use these tips, tricks, and techniques to customize your Premiere Pro experience for maximum organizatio

Need the occasional refresher? Don’t we all! Well, we’ve got you covered with this impressive After Effects expressions cheat sheet. Last night, I was served an Instagram comedy reel by a developer. The first part of the video had the developer in a hoody hunched on his chai

We’re going to take a look at ten of the most important things to know about backlighting a subject and how to utilize them on a set. The backlight may be the most important light on any set. A well-placed and utilized backlight can quickly elevate any production, giving it that coveted

What is UI design, exactly? And, how can we animate it? Here are a few tips covering UI animation and design. UI animation is one of my favorite things to do because of how intuitive it is. Some animators will try to stay away from such projects because of how dense a single UI/UX demons

Maxon rebrands while adding new animation tools and more to Cinema 4D and finally releasing Redshift for the latest Mac computers. Here are all the new features and tools worth knowing about. New in Cinema 4D S24 The new update for subscribers adds quite a few new tools t

Implementing the fundamentals of animation is no easy task. Here’s a quick guide to understanding and applying the basics in animation. Trying to mimic everyday motion requires the utmost attention to detail. Because there’s so much to follow, you’d think there would be

The minds behind production company Hometown discuss how video production companies must adapt and find new ways to tell stories remotely and on a global scale. When the world shuts down, it really gives you an opportunity to sit still and think. That was certainly the case for many in t

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news, trends, and tutorials by bookmarking these essential filmmaking websites. Filmmakers should always be striving to improve their skillset. Whether that means staying up-to-date on the latest camera and tech releases and breakthroughs, or consta

Blender is a powerful tool that’s only getting better. Here are my favorite resources for hopping aboard the Blender train. It’s been a trendy media talking point over the last year or so on how we should all be using these pandemic-laden times to learn a new skill or trade.

Unlock the awesome power of the most popular video sharing app for your film and video clients and brands. It’s now 2021 and we can safely say that TikTok is here to stay. Yes, there’s a chance there might be a Vine-level shutdown at some point, but all signs point to the popular social

We chat with DP Michael Dallatorre about working with Dave Grohl on this hilarious parody of pharmaceutical commercials. We’ve all seen these commercials on television. You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones with soft tones and emotional music swelling as morose characters walk ar

Let’s have a peek into the famous YouTuber’s camera bag and a look at how creative digital video is changing. To many, Casey Neistat might be most known for crashing his bike into New York City trash cans, or spending Nike’s money traveling around the world for a viral ad. Yet, at

Move over 4K, 8K is the way of the future. But the question remains, does it matter today? Should you start shooting videos in 8K? Let’s talk about that. Believe it or not, there will come a day when filmmakers and video professionals look back at 8K and laugh. Not because 8K was such