[ad_1] Looking back at how master cinematographer Caleb Deschanel launched his name and helped develop a new modern Hollywood. In many ways, Hollywood can feel like a small town. Sure, Los Angeles is one of the biggest cities in the world, and the famous neighborhood has long been known as the hotbed of the global […]

[ad_1] Let’s explore the fundamentals of story and plot structure and how filmmakers can use these basics to create their own narratives. They say a film is only as good as its script. Which is true, but I’d argue that it goes further than that. A good script is only as good as the plot […]

[ad_1] From the sixty-second quick tip to the ten-minute deep dive, here are five videos to dip your toes into learning via timelapse software. YouTube is rich with tutorials that range from the sixty-second quick tip to an hour-long deep dive. These videos can be filled with informational call-outs or presented by energetic hosts that […]

[ad_1] Here’s how you can expertly use slow motion and high frame rate in your film and video projects. Dive in and learn to use it. Let’s face it, slow motion is cool. There’s just something undeniably awesome about the slowing down of time. Whether it’s in a giant action sequence on an IMAX screen, […]

[ad_1] Calibrating your monitors using your computer’s built-in tools is a cheap and easy way to improve color accuracy. So, why wait? Windows and macOS have dedicated monitor calibration tools that can adjust how the monitor displays color, with color accuracy being the goal. But, why should you calibrate your monitors? For video editors, the […]

[ad_1] Exploring the history of method acting and how modern filmmakers can work with this famous approach. Get the insight. Mainstream film media absolutely loves the narrative of having a film’s star perform as a method actor. We’ll get into many of the famous examples later, but just the term “method actor” probably brings to […]

[ad_1] From vintage sound effects to custom animated transitions, here’s everything we released during this year’s Free Week. I think we can all agree that one of the most tedious (and annoying) things you can do as a video editor is take time (that you don’t have) to create assets yourself. Sure, we’re always going […]

[ad_1] Don’t sleep on the auditory smash cut! Here’s how to create the effect and a few clever ways to include it in your next video production. Essentially, there are three different ways to achieve the smash cut audio effect. You can go from sound to silence, silence to sound, or sound to sound. All […]

[ad_1] Add some captivating animated texture to your videos and designs with this collection of 18 FREE animated textures. Download here. I’ve always been a fan of adding organically generated texture to to any form of digitally generated design. And that’s why, out of all of the freebies we’ve ever put out for free week, this […]

[ad_1] Ramp up your efficiency with our favorite tutorials on the fundamentals of recording, editing, and correcting audio files. All for video editors and filmmakers. Audio can make or break your project. When it’s good, your audience experiences complete immersion in your story. When it’s bad, you lose their attention almost instantly. This isn’t new […]