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Organization

How to stay organized in 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.

Files and Formats

Video formats for cell phones

Videomaker

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.

Visual Storytelling

The tracking shot defined

Kyle Alsberry

Tracking shots are a perfect way for videographers to add dynamic movement to their videos and film projects.

Film History

Ferdinand de Saussure: The linguist who unexpectedly helped create film theory

Kyle Alsberry

Ferdinand de Saussure's groundbreaking linguistic theories have had a major influence on cinema and narrative interpretation.

Audio Recording

How do boom mics really work?

Kyle Alsberry

Boom microphones are oftentimes the perfect choice for capturing audio at a distance. But how do they actually work?

Files and Formats

Do you really need your camera to capture DCI 4K?

Jason Miller

Should you get a camera with 4K DCI, or is UHD good enough? The answer isn't as complicated as you may think.

Editing Technique

What is a smash cut?

Kyle Alsberry

A smash cut is an abrupt transition between scenes that can jolt the audience, mainly used to shift the pacing or tone of a story.

Workflow

How to export videos in iMovie

Stephen Mandel Joseph

If you don't export your video correctly, all your efforts shooting and editing will go to waste. Here's how to export your videos in iMovie.

Organization

The importance of DOT documents: Lessons learned from a near-disastrous cross-country haul

Michael Walsh

Ask any industry professional and they are likely to have plenty of horror stories. However, this one could have ended in complete disaster.

Budgeting

Practical advice for pro videographers to boost their profits

Landon Dyksterhouse

If you're wanting to increase your profits as a professional videographer, we've got some advice to help you boost your bottom line.