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 it, the scene would be flat…
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 of epic blockbuster productions, it holds…
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 editor’s bag. Let’s walk through how…
In this introduction, we’ll share everything you need to know about chroma key and green screens. A green screen and chroma keying are elements of a technique used in filmmaking and post-production to create special effects and composite images or…
A foil character is a contrast to your protagonist that highlights their stand-out qualities. Here’s how you write one. When we sketch out the shape of a story, we start with a protagonist. Well, maybe we start with an inciting…
In this introduction, we’ll explain the secrets of the field mixer — as well as why you should be using one. Embarking on your filmmaking journey? The vast sea of equipment and methods can seem daunting. Yet, amidst all the…
Need to take your audio recording to the next level? Here is a guide on how to build a boom microphone setup. In the video production world, there is a dedicated sound crew. An essential role is the boom operator,…
In this article, we cover what you need to know to get the most out of your studio rental. Filming in a studio with a white backdrop might initially strike you as a walk in the park, and to a…
Speed up your post-production After Effects workflow with these five time-saving plug-ins. This year, we’ve already produced several tutorials on After Effects, and the numbers tell us that you very much enjoy them. If you’ve watched at least one tutorial,…
The POV push-in is a staple of the horror genre. Here’s how to use it in your next project. A “genre convention” refers to the specific elements, characteristics, and techniques that are commonly accepted and expected within a particular type…
Cinematographers use a variety of shots to tell visual stories. In this article, we explore one of the most common — the medium shot. Shooting a film is both an exercise in creating a fully realized world and lying to…
Here’s what to know about After Effects text presets — and how to find the best templates online. Whether you’re an experienced motion graphics artist, or just starting out, it is almost inevitable that you’ll land a gig with such…
