filmmaking

    How Peter McKinnon makes his YouTube videos from start to finish
    Dec 7, 2017 John Aldred

    One thing that many viewers of popular YouTube channels want to know is how the people they watch create their content. Being an educational sort…

    “Every Frame a Painting” officially calls it quits
    Dec 6, 2017 John Aldred

    For those who’ve never seen it, the YouTube channel Every Frame a Painting it’s run by Tony Zhou and Taylor Ramos. They dissect movies. But…

    18 smartphone apps you need as a cinematographer
    Dec 1, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Even if you don’t use a smartphone for creating videos, it can still be a useful addition to your workflow. There are tons of apps…

    Learn how to use Premiere Pro 2018 in just 11 minutes
    Nov 29, 2017 John Aldred

    Making the transition from stills to video can be quite daunting at first. There are so many new things to learn and try. Things that…

    7 items under $20 every filmmaker must have
    Nov 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    In addition to cameras, lenses, tripods and the other essential gear, there are also some cheap, random items every filmmaker and photographer need. Matti Haapoja…

    This tribute to Interstellar takes us from a black hole to the Big Bang
    Nov 24, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    In 2014 movie Interstellar, Christopher Nolan managed to create the first scientifically accurate black hole. Some sources claim it’s not the case, but nevertheless –…

    Learn to edit before you shoot to tell a better story
    Nov 24, 2017 John Aldred

    If you’ve been making films or videos for any length of time, you quickly figure out how important it is to plan in advance. But…

    How to plan and make a viral timelapse video
    Nov 21, 2017 John Aldred

    With so many timelapse films being created now, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. But those that do go viral often do…

    6 practical shot transition effects you can create in-camera
    Nov 20, 2017 John Aldred

    Transitioning from one shot to the next in a video or film has a huge psychological effect on the viewer. It can be seamless showing…

    Test show that an airbag will smash your camera into your face rather than protect you
    Nov 15, 2017 John Aldred

    Filming from moving vehicles has been happening for as long as movies and vehicles have existed. But with the rise of movies such as the…