Tag: filmmaking tips and tricks
Regardless of the excellent overall video quality one can get from the Sony A6500 camera, the severe rolling shutter artifacts are still one of the biggest drawbacks of this …
Color grading Log footage isn’t rocket science by any means. Nevertheless, many people still struggle when it comes to pulling off this tricky color grading task. In fact, you …
OK, so you just got the footage from a client, you sit down in front of the computer, dump the media, import the clips in your NLE’s Media Browser and …
Proper lenses, camera angles, lighting, video editing, sound design, makeup effects, camera shakes – all these elements could be equally important when you want to produce a realistic fight scene …
There are many creative techniques that can help you in your endeavor to enhance the visual aesthetics of your videos one of which undoubtedly being in-camera transitions. What’s great …
Another creative way to enhance the standard wipe effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CC is by creating a custom mask transition while using an actual object that literally wipes …
Those of you predominantly working with Final Cut Pro X know well how powerful and efficient the software could be even when running on an entry-level Mac. Unfortunately, the …
Producing high-quality video content these days while working on a shoestring budget could be more feasible than you think. If you are considering the opportunity to start your own …
I was a bit surprised to know that some video editors still struggle with finding the optimal approach when it comes to pulling off perfectly smooth and seamless slow-motion …
As any other aspect of filmmaking, video editing can be extremely challenging and very exciting both at the same time. Finding the right pacing of every edit, in particular, is …
With the advent of 4K acquisition and broad adoption of different system-intensive Raw video formats, demands for more storage space are constantly growing especially when it comes to producing high-quality …
Have you ever wondered how you can add some extra punch to your videos with a few random household items? Well, believe it or not, you can do wonders with …
There are many tips and tricks that can save you a lot of time and aggravation on set as the simplest ones are usually the most effective. For instance, you …
Gone are the days when Premiere Pro was just a basic video editor with a bunch of pre-made effects and transitions, and some simple color grading tools on top. …
I’m not quite sure whether it would be a good idea to get a dirt cheap V-Mount battery plate costing just $10 to $15, especially after you have already …
There are so many obstacles that indie filmmakers working on a shoestring budget need to tackle on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, most of these situations tend to stimulate our …
This is probably one of the coolest and easiest post-production tricks you can do in After Effects CC, especially when you need to deal with a clip with some …
Flying a drone in icy-cold weather could be much more challenging and riskier than it may initially seem. Taking off in weather conditions below the freezing point means significantly …
Transcribing videos can be incredibly tedious and intimidating process (especially on the day before Christmas) that can not only eat up your time and kill your productivity but also cost …
Have you ever wondered whether you could utilize a mirror to light your scenes on set? Actually, it could be your best ally on a variety of outdoor situations, especially when you’re …
