The Rule of Thirds is a solid foundation for any shot. Use these tips to utilize the technique in your next project. When you’re first learning about focal lengths, cameras, and shot composition, one of the basic early concepts you encounter is the Rule of Thirds. If you’re unfam

Here’s the simple phrase that’s helped me through my entire creative and video production career and saved me hours of frustration. Take a look! It’s funny how a simple conversation can change everything. A colleague or a friend says something that just sticks. You probably

The documentary film genre is an important part of cinematic history. Let’s look at the different types, characteristics, and examples of each. Documentary filmmaking is a cinematic style dating back to the earliest days of film. While its most basic definition can be defined by Wikipe

From AdSense to memberships to brand sponsorship, let’s look at five ways you can successfully monetize your YouTube videos. To create content that you enjoy, and in the style that represents your personality, and to also make enough money to live — this is the dream, isn’t it? F

The film industry is on hold, but in the music industry, the show must go on. Here are some exceptional examples of music videos produced in quarantine. With musicians in lockdown like the rest of us, we’ve seen some very resourceful and creative music video releases over the past few

Gear up and roll out with these best practices for creating visceral war action and realistic battle scenes in your film and video projects. If you really think about it, every battle scene ultimately comes down to one thing: one side wants something that the other side doesn’t want to

Always wanted to create that retro sci-fi disintegration scene? It’s easy. Follow these steps to create your own disintegration effect scenes in After Effects. Sci-fi is one of the most beloved genres in filmmaking, but it has its challenges. When you set your film in the distant futur

Even in times like these, the show must go on. Let’s have a look at the video collaboration apps that creatives use while working from home. Previously, PremiumBeat explored a round-up of video collaboration apps for remote filmmakers. Since then, we’ve reached out to working cre

Our industry was hit hard by COVID-19. Productions came to an abrupt and jarring halt without warning. Nearly six weeks later, we’re beginning to see a few small productions peek through the blinds. These productions have started to give us a subtle glimpse and even foreshadow how future pro

The split-field diopter is a practical lens attachment that can add an unusual and visually exciting effect to your movie. Here’s what you need to know. Focus is a key part of the filmmaking language. Focus tells the audience what’s important on screen and what deserves our attention.

Whether you’re a fitness professional or a videographer working on fitness projects, these tips will help you create high-quality home workout videos. While the film and video industry might currently be in flux, that doesn’t mean the need for video just vanished overnight. In fa

I started a YouTube channel on January 1st. Here’s what analytics have shown me in the past few weeks. Before we really dive in, here’s the short version of this article: Everybody is watching YouTube right now. Start your channel. Post your stuff. I’m writing this article

A purposeful color scheme is a vital core component of a film’s cinematography. Let’s explore how color sets a film’s tone, emotion, and complexity. When starting out on your short or feature film project (or, really, any type of film or video project), there are obviously many e

With the Academy Awards approaching, we decided to honor the Oscar-nominated film The Lighthouse by recreating a scene from the movie. With the 92nd Academy Awards just a few days away, I originally envisioned a gigantic production, involving three different nominated films. I wanted to cove

Explore five methods for filming innovative and creative music videos with real-life examples from hits across genres and decades. Whether you’re just starting off with your first camera, or a seasoned shooter looking to add some stylish breadth to your demo reel, the allure of shooting musi

This video is a masterclass in how to keep your student film (or any film, for that matter) on the rails. Take a look at mistakes you can easily avoid. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s in film school or just shooting short videos with our friends, those “I just got a DSLR, come over

2020 is here, so it’s time to reflect on what we’ve learned in the past year. We’ve rounded up our favorite tutorials of 2019 so you can start 2020 smarter. 2019 was a wild ride. Great films, questionable Oscar winners, and of course, Baby Yoda. We enjoyed the year thorough

Today, we’ll talk about lighting in ratios, how it can change your cinematography, as well as the way you think about lighting a scene. We often hear DPs talking about “lighting by eye.” It’s how most cinematographers working today — especially those who didn’t learn

Having trouble writing your script? Here are a few tips to get your creativity flowing so you can discover the path to a great story. It’s happened to all of us. You’re in the process of writing a short film, but your creativity escapes you. You can’t come up with a beginning, middle,

PremiumBeat examines the important role clothes play in film and television in this conversation with fashion designer-turned-costume maven Ginger Martini. Mark Twain once said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Ginger Martini‘s re