Learn how to create a dazzling high-res hologram in this exclusive Star Wars-inspired tutorial. Includes free project file and assets! There are few motion graphic sequences as iconic as the holograms from the Star Wars saga. From “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi.” to “It’s t

Without a doubt, some people are hard to buy for. Luckily, video editors are always in need of tools and toys that complement their workflow and workspace. Here’s a few to consider. It’s the season of giving, so if you’ve got a video editor on your shopping list (or you ar

Sometimes things don’t work out as planned, and that holds true in the video industry as well. Here are a handful of cameras that didn’t quite deliver as promised. 2016 proved to be quite the whirlwind. From the seemingly weekly passings of music celebrities (Bowie, Prince, Frey,

Episodic nonfiction has risen greatly in popularity over the last five years. Is it a simple trend or is the format here to stay? Long-form episodic documentary content is not a new concept. Ken Burns has been creating this content for years and you can easily find examples of it most anywh

Streamline your video editing workflow by creating custom export presets in Premiere Pro. It only takes three simple steps! Creating custom export presets in Premiere Pro – from frame rate to audio format and everything in between – is a great way to save time in your video editing workflow.

Not even Academy Award-winning directors are above the commercial paycheck now and then. Here are seven of the best commercials that were directed by famous directors. Chances are that many of your favorite famous directors have made mainstream television commercials that you’ve seen h

If you want to create comedy content on the fastest growing social media platform, here are a few things to keep in mind. Like many millennials, I was way behind Gen Z on joining the TikTok party. We had (and, frankly, still miss) Vine , so a lot of us were weary of jumping onto a new social

If you’re moving your workflow from the office to a remote workspace, these collaborative filmmaking tools will help you make the transition. With the majority of businesses and office buildings shutting their doors for the time being, it’s become more important to stay connected

Using the Blackmagic Web Presenter, learn how to stream on Open Broadcaster Software with a few quick and easy steps to get you online in no time. As productions around the world have come to halt and self-isolation has become the new normal, there’s been a massive increase in the numb

With jobs disappearing and the future of filmmaking on hold, here are some ways to pivot and adapt your skill set for more earning opportunities. Starting on March 10, 2020, I had five jobs cancel within forty-eight hours. It all started with one phone call, then over the next two days, the

Trying to get the perfect chroma-key for your project? Learn the best way to remove a green screen in Final Cut Pro X. As NLEs have become more user-friendly over the years, green screen technology has become more accessible to everyday content creators. You don’t need a studio or a bi

In this write-up, we’ll look at three common methods for creating a 9:16 vertical video cut of your project — and how each one measures up. Vertical video deliverables are a curveball filmmakers have been dealing with over the last couple of years. Clients want their “cinematic”

Using a split-field diopter used to be much more common, but it’s still an effective tool. What is it, and how can you create the effect yourself? After having fallen out of favor over the last few decades, the split field diopter is coming back into cinematography style — and you don’

In this article, we take a look at three common effects and whether the post-production version lives up to the in-camera effect. One of the oldest questions in digital cinematography is “in-camera or in post?” Do stylistic choices like lens type, filters, and lens shake work bet

In this write-up, we’re going to discuss not only how Instagram has affected photography but also its current and future influence on cinematography. There have been countless articles over the past several years that have discussed the influence Instagram has had on photographers — pa

Straightforward music video concepts can go a long way. These lean stunners will spark some low-budget, crew-optional ideas. Sky Ferreira’s “Everything Is Embarrassing” by Grant Singer Shot in one day — on no budget — at the urgent request of Capitol Records, “Everyth

In this article, we take a look at why most filmmakers and photographers prefer to light their subjects with large, soft light sources. Soft light is so much more flattering to the face and body than hard light — it diffuses hard shadows, softens dark areas, and generally eliminates the edge

Slow-motion video can be beautiful, if executed correctly. Here, we take a look at creating slow-motion from 60fps video in Premiere Pro. Don’t make the mistake of slowing down standard frame rate video for slow motion. It’ll give your footage a choppy look, and it doesn’t

Lighting and shooting products is a common challenge videographers face. Here are some tips to make your life a little easier. Products are among the most common things YouTubers shoot. Yet, there is very little information online about how to do it efficiently. Most product video tutorials

Land new clients and earn their trust by making sure your video production company adheres to these 7 simple (yet crucial) practices. If you’re already in the video production industry, then you know there’s nothing more important than a client pitch meeting. It’s the most essent