"What does a 1st assistant director do?" featured image
Almost everyone knows what a film director does, but what about the first assistant director? Let's go over what they do on set.
10 bad audio habits to avoid featured image
Let’s take a quick look at some common mistakes and habits audio engineers should avoid during recording and mixing phases.
Defined by its dark themes and sharp visual contrast, film noir rose to popularity in the 1940s and has been a cinema genre cornerstone since.
Man wearing VR goggles
With ambitious VR movies on the horizon, the market is teeming with ideas that could redefine entertainment on a mesmerizing scale.
Film editor selecting models during pre-production
Every film project must start at the pre-production stage. And the best way to navigate pre-production is to start (and stay) organized.
Video formats for cell phones
Need help deciding on which video format you should use for your video shot on your cell phone? We'll help you pick the right format.
The tracking shot defined
Tracking shots are a perfect way for videographers to add dynamic movement to their videos and film projects.
"F. Jullien Genève", maybe Frank-Henri Jullien (1882-1938) - "Indogermanisches Jahrbuch." Edits made to image: Cut out. Link to license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Ferdinand de Saussure's groundbreaking linguistic theories have had a major influence on cinema and narrative interpretation.
boom mic operator
Boom microphones are oftentimes the perfect choice for capturing audio at a distance. But how do they actually work?
Do You Need Your Camera to Capture DCI 4K? featured image
Should you get a camera with 4K DCI, or is UHD good enough? The answer isn't as complicated as you may think.