You’ve seen movies and read books, but do you really know how to write a plot? In this article, we break down the basics of writing a cohesive plot. Stories, whether they’re told on paper or on a large screen,…
Need to put some polish on your dialogue audio? Here’s how to get started with EQ. Need some tips for using EQ on dialogue audio? In this article, we’ll discuss some audio editing tips that will up your game when…
In this introduction, we’ll share everything you need to know about chroma key and green screens. A green screen and chroma keying are elements of a technique used in filmmaking and post-production to create special effects and composite images or…
Cinematographers use a variety of shots to tell visual stories. In this article, we explore one of the most common — the medium shot. Shooting a film is both an exercise in creating a fully realized world and lying to…
In this article, we go over how using templates in Adobe Premiere Pro can save you time — and more. Using templates in Adobe Premiere Pro can be a huge time saver and creative influence on your project. Let’s chat…
If you’re inspired by the slew of great animated films released this year, these are the best applications for learning animation. Animation is having a moment right now. Just this summer, we’ve seen the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,…
In need of an upgrade from your boom arm and microphone setup to a lav system? Here are the best Lavalier Microphones on the market for Video Production. Video production relies not only on producing well-executed visuals but also presenting…
System memory, or RAM, is as essential to video editing as the CPU and GPU. This everything you need to know when buying RAM for your video editing PC. System memory, also known as random access memory (RAM), is the…
Storyboards serve as the outline for films, animation, and video games, but there is no right way to make them. Here’s what you need to know. There are many standard practices in the film industry that have gradually been adopted…
Let’s explore the distinctions of sound design and how filmmakers can use them. As we discussed in one of our previous Think Like a Director pieces (Music Makes the Mood), a film’s soundtrack can do a lot of the heavy…
The future arrived in the ’80s, so let’s take a look at the visual aesthetics that were born there. The 1980s were a decade filled with technological innovation, Cold War paranoia, and padded shoulders. New Wave was sweeping the shores,…
As you shop for a new computer, you should know whether a Mac or a Windows PC is best for you. Here is everything you need to know to make your decision. Apple’s Mac laptops and desktops have stood opposite…
