Improve Skin Tones in Your Sony Footage with These LUT Packs
Since the use of LUTs has grown in popularity in recent years, there are at least a myriad of packs available online already alongside many others being rolled out …
Tag: filmmaking tips and tricks
Quick Tips on Shooting in S-Log3 with the Sony a6500
As we all know, S-Log3 gamma profile could be extremely beneficial not only when shooting with any of the mid to high-level tier Sony cameras, but also with the …
Creating “Quick Whip” Rory Kramer Transition + Free Sound Effect
Almost 5 billion videos are watched on YouTube every single day! Of course, it doesn’t mean that these are all informative, hilarious and entertaining. Needless to say, there are many that …
Faster Color Grading with Groups in DaVinci Resolve 14
Even though DaVinci Resolve is relatively new to the line of non-linear editing programs, the platform has become a proven powerhouse for video editing. In fact, it’s reached a …
How To Quickly Switch Frame Rates on the Panasonic GH5
If you’re someone who constantly shoots at different frame rates with your Panasonic GH5, then you’ll know the struggle of having to switch settings to get the look you …
Blue Screen vs Green Screen: Which Setup Should You Opt For?
Chroma keying is a common post-processing technique that has been utilized in many filmmaking productions and other creative applications for ages. The process allows you to achieve virtually the …
Placing Text Behind an Object in Premiere Pro CC
Some post-production tricks that initially seem simple to pull off usually end up being more complicated than one may think. That certainly applies to placing text behind an object, a …
Use This Simple Technique to Fake Some Basic Gimbal and Glidecam Camera Movements
Glidecams and gimbal stabilizers have become a staple in the filmmaking toolkit. They provide users with amazingly stable footage, eliminating almost all of the jitters and shakiness associated with …
How to Keep Focus While Filming a Moving Subject
Keeping focus while filming a subject in motion could be a very challenging and daunting task even for some seasoned videographers and camera operators. This is especially true if …
Manual and Auto Motion Tracking of an Object in Premiere Pro CC
There was a time when motion tracking in Premiere Pro was completely inapplicable simply because it was non-existent. If you wanted to track an object by attaching it to …
Choosing Proper FPS for Shooting on Different Occasions
Shooting at 24 frames per second has become the gold standard for film almost since the advent of medium format as we know it. You’ve probably heard how capturing …
Shooting Stunning iPhone Hyperlapse Videos in a Few Easy Steps
Camera technology has evolved to the point where you can capture some impressive professional images using just a smartphone. Among the plethora of photography and videography applications, the iPhone …
Five Essential Effects in Premiere Pro CC for Advanced Users
There are loads of handy features inside Premiere Pro CC that could be extremely helpful on certain occasions as long as you’re aware of their existence. Specifically, if you …
Make Your Shots Look More Cinematic with These Essential Composition Techniques
Composition is a rather neglected aspect of film production, especially by newbie filmmakers. How you compose your shot, from what’s in the foreground and background to the colors of …
Five Filmmaking Mistakes to Avoid on Set
The filmmaking process is a deceptively complicated practice. No matter how experienced you may be, you’re bound to make a mistake every now and again which is absolutely fine …
How to Always Nail Down the Exposure of Your Videos
Exposure can be a tricky element to get right when trying to shoot your footage. You may even find that sometimes your exposure is way too bright in post-production, …
How To Properly Match Color and Exposure of Different Cameras in Post
Working with multiple cameras on set is not an unusual practice. In fact, it is widely used in filmmaking, especially for setups that combine the use of a traditional …
Use This Simple Hack to Emulate Smooth Slider Shots with a Gimbal
The advent of gimbal technology in filmmaking is relatively new, especially when you compare it to well-established camera stabilization systems such as Steadicams, cranes, dollies and other similar filmmaking tools …
Faking a Drone Shot with a Phone or a Compact Mirrorless Camera?
You know what they say: fake it ‘til you make it. Drone shots in videos often give off a high-budget feel, since most people assume that it probably takes …
13 Essential Gimbal Moves For Your Creative Workflow
Gimbal stabilizers are exactly what you need to create the perfect visual aesthetics for any of your narrative productions and immerse your audience deeper into the story. You can …
