The Basics
How to find your storytelling voice
“The sign of a great director is when a film’s voice comes not from the script or the protagonists, but from the filmmaker.” — Antonia Thompson, Huffington Post.
Choosing the right focal length
You need to choose the right focal length to determine your shot's field of view or how much you capture in the frame. Here's how to do that.
CUDA vs. OpenCL vs. OpenGL
What is CUDA? What about OpenCL and OpenGL? And why should we care? The answers to these questions are difficult to pin down —...
An Easy, 4-step Method to Video Lighting
In this article I will share with you the KISS method — or Keep It Simple Stupid — as it pertains to various aspects...
How to monitor video while editing
It’s easy to scrutinize the quality of a video clip, but the eyeball test is deceptive and will fail even the most seasoned editor....
5 Reasons to Start a Newsletter for Your Video Business
An email newsletter is considered one of the most direct and cost-effective marketing tools. If you need proof, just go to your inbox and...
Technique
A beginner’s guide to the art of film burns
Once you understand the concept of light exposure and how it creates film burns, you can incorporate it into your own work.
How to read a histogram
If you're wondering how to read a histogram to ensure you expose your video or image perfectly, you've come to the right place.
Here’s how to make your own light leaks in 5 minutes
Light leaks are one of the most popular cinematic techniques out there — and you can create your own for your videos in just five minutes.
A guide to making your video slow motion
There are many ways to slow down your video; we'll show you how to make your videos slow motion using video editing software.
How to mask in Photoshop
Photoshop has many tools to help you flex your creativity. One of those tools is the masking tool. Here's how to start masking in Photoshop.
Light the night: How to light a realistic night scene
Hollywood, with its seemingly endless resources, spends loads of money on lighting nighttime scenes. But how do we — without a grip truck full...
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Making Money
How to plan a successful video ad
Here we’ll focus on the pre-production aspects of producing a video commercial. We’ll discuss all the steps that must be completed before you press...
YouTube’s new Bumper Machine automatically shortens ads
After three years, YouTube is finally testing Bumper — a tool that can automatically create a short six-second from footage of a longer ad.
Over the Top Opportunities
The term OTT has been in the video vernacular for a few years now, but is still not widely used or understood by the...
Four walling for independent filmmakers
For some, four walling has resulted in profitable theater runs, better distribution deals, invaluable film reviews, and even an Oscar or two. With this in mind, let's go over how to successfully four wall your own film.
5 Reasons to Start a Newsletter for Your Video Business
An email newsletter is considered one of the most direct and cost-effective marketing tools. If you need proof, just go to your inbox and...
Choosing a career path as a videographer
So, you got yourself a camera and you’re all set to go make your mark on the video industry. Not so fast! The video...
Reviews
Sony ZV-E10 II review: A powerful camera for creators held back by overheating
The Sony ZV-E10 II is a powerful camera that has a lot to offer videographers in various fields, but it's held back by overheating.
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO review: Jack of all trades headphones with hefty price tag
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO offers video editors superb sound quality and a comfortable design, but it's held back by its high price tag.
Bright Light, Small Package: ZHIYUN CINEPEER CX100 COB LED Light
Today, we’re diving into the ZHIYUN CINEPEER CX100. This compact, affordable light packs a punch with 3,840 Lux brightness and a versatile bi-color range....
Sony ZV-E10 II: Can You Handle the Overheating?
Join us as we review the Sony ZV-E10 II. We put it through the paces to answer if it's worth buying. We'll give you...
Sony PDT-FP1 review: A highly versatile transmitter for an unbeatable price
The Sony PDT-FP1 is an impressively flexible device that delivers features that simply aren’t available at its price point.
Fujifilm X100VI review: A stellar photography camera with limited video capability
The Fujifilm X10VI is a joy to use and a great camera for photography. But for video shooters, the X1000VI falls short of its competition.
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Buyer's Guides
The best AI tools for video production — 2024
Whether you’re looking to enhance your video’s image quality or streamline your editing process, these AI tools can help.
The best low-budget lighting equipment under $250 — 2024
Looking for budget-friendly video lighting? We've got the perfect low-cost solutions in this buyer’s guide.
The best PC components for your custom video editing computer
Building a video editing computer from scratch? We've rounded up the best PC components today to help you build a powerful editing machine.
4 best budget camcorders for video in 2024
While there are a lot of great cameras on the market, sometimes a budget camcorder is all you need to capture great video.
Best After Effects and motion graphics template sites — 2024
You have the tools needed to create stunning motion graphics, but do you have the time? If not, using motion graphics templates can be a great way to add polish to a production without blowing your deadline.
The best stock video sites — 2024
Stock video sometimes gets a bad rap in the filmmaking community. In reality, however, we see stock video used every day in any number...
The best royalty-free music and sound effects sites — 2024
Music and sound effects are a crucial part of any film or video project. Using royalty-free stock music in your next project is one way to cut costs without sacrificing quality.
The best digital storage for video editors — 2024
As digital video resolutions increase, our need for storage increases as well. If you’re ready to step up to a new storage solution, you’re in the right place.
The best laptops for video editing — 2024
For video editors, finding the perfect portable workstation is like catching a unicorn. It is no easy task to find the perfect balance of performance vs. price point.
The best desktop computers for video editing — 2024
An efficient editing workflow depends on a solid editing system. Here's a look at the best desktop computers for video editing.
The best camera bags and cases — 2024
Finding the right camera bag or case for your gear can be challenging, particularly if this is the first bag or case you've ever purchased.
The best audio recorders — 2024
Good audio is one of the foundations of good video. Here we will cover the best audio recorders currently out on the market.
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