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Special effects including green screens, fake blood, fire and gun effects can look realistic with the proper tools and techniques. By learning these techniques you'll be able to mimic the special effects found in big budget Hollywood movies.

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Stunts

  • Trash the Dress and Destruction Videos - You Get One Chance

    Jackson Wong - March 19th, 2013

    bricks airborne in gray smoke and dust
    Trash the dress, explosions, demolition ... product testing. These are just a few of the descriptors for a special genre of video that event videographers understand so well. Destruction video - the kind of video that is designed to make audiences cringe or watch in awe, and if the work is especially effective, will be so strong a visual that viewers simply can't stop watching. There are many genres for which destruction video may fit, including music video, documentary, even educational. To make destruction video we'll look at some examples and help you get prepared.

  • Star Wars Spin-off: May the Force be with... Whom?

    Jennifer O'Rourke - March 15th, 2013

    Image of Yoda with a green light saber from Star Wars
    Once the Star Wars franchise was sold to Disney, the spin-off genie was destined to be let out of the bottle. The popular Star Wars saga is going to have two familiar characters developed into their own movie spin-offs - is there a possible second and third franchise in the future?

  • Documentary Style Shooting in Children of Men

    Screenshot of fire erupting on a car windshield

    To achieve a raw documentary feel for Children of Men, director Alfonso Cuaron and cinematographer Emanuel Lubezki created complex choreographed scenes with long takes and custom camera rigs to bring the viewer into the story. Released in 2006 the film received and academy award nomination for best cinematography.

  • Creative Lighting and Camera Work in the Assassination of Jesse James

    Screenshot of a train coming toward the camera

    Directed by Andrew Dominik, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” uses creative lighting and camera work that results in effective visuals to enhance the story. Released in 2007 this film's cinematography earned Roger Deakins an Academy Award nomination.

  • Spooky Effects!

    Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00am

    Spooky Effects!
    Get ready to scare up a fright night video! From Halloween special effects to scary scenes, what would this time of year be without some cool spooky looks?

  • Video Production Tip: Use Green Screen Wisely

    Greg Olson - May 21st, 2012

    Video Production Tip: Use Green Screen Wisely
    In video production, green screen is an essential skill for any video producer. It is an irreplaceable tool and can give you a lot of creative freedom in post-production. But in my book, Knowing when to use a green screen is just as important as knowing how.

  • Editing Effects Software to Make Your Video Sing

    Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 05/01/2012 - 12:00am

    Editing Effects Software to Make Your Video Sing
    The greatest masterpieces are always well planned, shot beautifully, and edited with precision and intent. Nothing can replace a good story, but the right effects software can put your video heads and tails above the competition.

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