Filmmaking 101: The Basics of Writing a Plot
You’ve seen movies and read books, but do you really know how to write a plot? In this article, we break down the basics of writing a cohesive plot. Stories, whether they’re told on…
You’ve seen movies and read books, but do you really know how to write a plot? In this article, we break down the basics of writing a cohesive plot. Stories, whether they’re told on…
In this round-up, we cover five essential AI filmmaking tools you should already be using. In this article, we’ll explore some of the impressive AI tools that emerged in 2023, revolutionizing content creation in…
Need to put some polish on your dialogue audio? Here’s how to get started with EQ. Need some tips for using EQ on dialogue audio? In this article, we’ll discuss some audio editing tips…
Stands often go unconsidered among new filmmakers, but they’re critical tools on set or on location. Here’s what you need to know. Stands are a necessary element of filmmaking that novice filmmakers often don’t…
One of the often-overlooked ways that a director can manipulate the narrative is the transition. Let’s explore how they can affect your story. There are a lot of fancy names for transitioning from one…
Day-for-night shots are popular with filmmakers, but results may vary. Here’s the best approach for your project. The day-for-night technique has a rich history in filmmaking, dating back to the early days of cinema…
Loop expressions in After Effects can make your animations look professional. Here’s how. In this article, we’re going to talk about Loop Expressions in After Effects and how you can easily start using them,…
Has the annual trend of new camera releases finally come to an end? Camera technology itself may be to blame. Over the last 5-10 years, innovation in camera technology has led to annual releases,…
In this audio gear roundup, we cover the best microphones for ambient field recording. Ambient Field Recording is the process of recording the natural ambience of both outdoor and indoor spaces. And for anyone…
In this guide, we explore how to capture authentic ambient nature sound. Natural ambience is very important in the filmmaking process. It provides a sense of location and reality to the visual aspects. Without…
Compositing, an essential technique in filmmaking. In visual effects (VFX), it’s the art of seamlessly merging multiple visual elements from separate sources into a single, cohesive image or sequence. While compositing often conjures images…
You can create a zoom effect in post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro. Here’s how. Creating a zoom effect after the footage has been shot in Adobe Premiere Pro is a standard tool in an…