CLASSROOM: Misconceptions About Filmmaking
Writer and director V Reneé writes: Filmmaking as a newbie looks and feels much different than it does when you have...
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CLASSROOM: The Basics of Shooting Cinematic Video from a Smartphone
Director Nick Friend writes: Soderbergh isn't the only one who can make smartphone movies. Phones are everywhere. You very well may be...
CLASSROOM: How to Use Lighting to Make Actors Look Older or Younger
A few simple light tricks can soften an actor's face, or make it appear craggy and harsh, changing their entire appearance....
CLASSROOM: 10 Types of Shots and Angles Every Filmmaker Should Know
Here are the 10 types of shots every filmmaker should be using — and how these shots can help you tell...
CLASSROOM: 13 Film Lighting Techniques Every Filmmaker Should Know
Writer and producer Jason Hellerman writes: Film lighting techniques make your commercial, movie, or TV show look cinematic. It will help...
CLASSROOM: 3 Ways to Stabilise Handheld Shots Without A Gimbal
Shoot High-Res If you shoot 4K (or higher), you'll have a lot more data to offer your stabilization tools once you...
CLASSROOM: 6 Filmmaking Tips From John Singleton
Best known for his feature debut Boyz n the Hood, filmmaker John Singleton became the youngest Academy Award nominee for Best Director at the...
CLASSROOM: Types of Film Lights (and How to Use Them)
Writer and producer Jason Hellerman writes: Your film lighting matters in every shot. It can help you set the tone, look...
CLASSROOM: Why Story and Character Matter in Action Sequences
Sometimes, there's nothing better than an impressive action scene. But to direct action sequences of your own, you'll need to understand...
CLASSROOM: Five Low-Budget Filmmaking Techniques That Increase the Production Value
Having a low budget is not a restraint for making a great looking film. In our hands we have recording devices...
CLASSROOM: 5 Clever Filmmaking Tricks You Should Try
There's like a billion hurdles to jump over when making a film, but, fortunately, there are so many tricks and hacks...
CLASSROOM: A Complete Guide to Camera Angles, Shots, and Movements
There are so many camera movements and camera angles; it can be hard to keep track. To make film and television like...