Does DaVinci Resolve 19’s defocus background effect actually work? We find out in this review. Blackmagic has finally released the long-awaited DaVinci Resolve 19, albeit in beta form. This update brings a variety of new features, tools, and enhancements, many…
Let’s discuss the different color temperatures you can expect to work with while shooting a film. Let’s get right to it: color temperature is the hue of the light source used to illuminate a scene, and it’s measured in degrees…
3D modeling isn’t the only way to create some of the assets you need. In this tutorial, here’s how you can create a baseball using only After Effects. This week, we’re excited to launch a new monthly segment where we’ll…
Audio compression helps smooth out your recordings. Here’s how it works and when you should use it. Audio Compression: arguably one of the more complex-yet-useful audio effects out there. Seeing countless forums of aspiring audio engineers asking whether compression is…
From adapters to small lenses, here are the best options for an affordable anamorphic look—even without the lens. In this filmmaking gear roundup, we’re going to look at a few affordable anamorphic options that will give you a timeless, cinematic-looking…
Capturing the wobble of guitar strings is the latest video craze, and it’s a useful tool for other projects. Here’s how it’s done. I’m convinced that restringing a guitar, whether it’s a bass, electric, or acoustic, is the worst part…
Horror is defined as “an apprehension or revulsion about that which is unknown.” What does that mean for filmmakers? It may seem odd to seek out something that scares you as a viable source of entertainment, but there’s a complicated…
Filming in natural fog is a rare opportunity. Here’s how to make the most of it! Filming in fog is a rare opportunity. It requires a very specific set of weather conditions, and because of this, when the chance arises,…
Good audio recording is part art and part science — here are the fundamentals to master to capture truly amazing sound! Learning about audio recording can be an endless process. As amazing and captivating the world of audio is, the…
We’ve already covered diffusion filters to a degree in our presentation on highlight roll-off. The TL;DR of that video is We can somewhat mimic highlight roll-off with a diffusion filter. It’s known for creating a hazy glow around the…
In this article we explore the ins and outs of knowing when to stop down the lens or to open up and get shallow. Depth of field refers to the range of distances within a scene that has several subjects…
Condenser mics are among a filmmaker’s handiest tools, but they’re not all created equal. Here’s the difference between small and large condenser microphones. Are you uncertain whether you should purchase a small or large condenser microphone? Not sure what their…
