Editing ambience recordings needs a light touch. Here’s what you need to know. After a long few days of recording ambient sounds, the time has come to sit down at the computer and edit. In comparison to most other sounds,…
Cinematographers are only as good as their crew, so let’s discuss what each crew member does to help them get to the finish line. Today we’ll be discussing the crew members from the grip and electrical department on a film…
The Western is all about taming the Frontier. Let’s unpack this cinematic genre and discover how deeply it is rooted in our psyches. On the one hand, the Western, in its simplest expression, is one of the purest forms of…
The impulse response is a room’s tone after some big sound happens. Here’s how you record it properly. Having your very own impulse responses can be rather handy, especially in the world of filmmaking. You have a specific space to…
Does DaVinci Resolve 19’s defocus background effect actually work? We find out in this review. Blackmagic has finally released the long-awaited DaVinci Resolve 19, albeit in beta form. This update brings a variety of new features, tools, and enhancements, many…
Let’s discuss the different color temperatures you can expect to work with while shooting a film. Let’s get right to it: color temperature is the hue of the light source used to illuminate a scene, and it’s measured in degrees…
3D modeling isn’t the only way to create some of the assets you need. In this tutorial, here’s how you can create a baseball using only After Effects. This week, we’re excited to launch a new monthly segment where we’ll…
Audio compression helps smooth out your recordings. Here’s how it works and when you should use it. Audio Compression: arguably one of the more complex-yet-useful audio effects out there. Seeing countless forums of aspiring audio engineers asking whether compression is…
From adapters to small lenses, here are the best options for an affordable anamorphic look—even without the lens. In this filmmaking gear roundup, we’re going to look at a few affordable anamorphic options that will give you a timeless, cinematic-looking…
DIY video gear is the most practical way for filmmakers to expand their tool-kits. Here are our favorite video tutorials on how to build the equipment you need. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to filmmaking or a seasoned veteran…
Capturing the wobble of guitar strings is the latest video craze, and it’s a useful tool for other projects. Here’s how it’s done. I’m convinced that restringing a guitar, whether it’s a bass, electric, or acoustic, is the worst part…
Horror is defined as “an apprehension or revulsion about that which is unknown.” What does that mean for filmmakers? It may seem odd to seek out something that scares you as a viable source of entertainment, but there’s a complicated…
