Visual Storytelling Articles and Videos

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What is the rack focus shot?

Rack focus is a powerful tool that can transform your video. Mastering this technique can elevate your video visuals. So, what is it?

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The tracking shot defined

Kyle Alsberry

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

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Why do filmmakers shoot master shots?

Blas Kisic

Master shots have been around since the inception of cinema. So, what is it, and why do filmmakers shoot them?

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Everything you need to know about the jump cut

Pete Tomkies

Filmmakers throughout history have used the jump cut in jarring but effective ways. It's a technique every filmmaker should know about.

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The freeze frame: Why filmmakers stop time

Luis Maymi Lopez

Throughout the history of cinema, filmmakers, big and small, have used the freeze frames in their projects, but why?

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What does a cinematographer do?

Morgan Paar

The role cinematographers fill is vital, as they are directly responsible for the visual look and feel of the films they work on.

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Your guide to live graphics for livestreams

Jeff Chaves

Graphics are certainly an element that raises the professional look of your livestream. Graphics add more than just looks, however. Studies indicate that people...

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Cinematography 101 — Telling stories visually

Peter Zunitch

Cinematography is more than just pointing a camera and capturing images. The cinematographer's art is visual storytelling.

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How to make a movie at home with no budget

Sean Berry

Whether you’re a pro videographer or a beginner, making a movie is going to require a lot of preparation, time, and work. We will help you through it.

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So, you’ve been roped into filming the school play

Jeff Chaves

We’ve all been there. Someone's found out that you have the video tools and the talent, and you get volunteered to record something, shall...