CLASSROOM: Want to Copy This Effect from Billie Eilish’s Music Video? Here’s How
17-year-old music artist Billie Eilish just released a new album, and she's quickly established herself through her music and videos as someone with...
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CLASSROOM: How to Subversively Film a Politically Subversive Film
Barry Jenkins once said, "Art is inherently political. Even trying to make a film that has nothing to do with politics...
CLASSROOM: Simple Tips on How You Can Capture Better Slow-Motion Video
These four simple rules can help you capture the perfect slow-motion sequence for your next project — without overpowering the scene....
CLASSROOM: How Shooting from Eye Level (or Not) Makes a Difference
A very slight and easy change one could implement to an otherwise straightforward approach in street photography (as well as other...
CLASSROOM: How to Get Cinematic Footage From Your Entry Level Camera
Entry level DSLRs and smaller format cameras don’t do a great job when trying to achieve footage with a cinematic feel,...
CLASSROOM: Step up Your Documentary Filmmaking Productions in Just Four Simple Steps
Have you ever wanted to make a documentary film, but didn't know where to start? F out four simple ways you...
CLASSROOM: 6 Things You Should Know about Filming Great Action Shots
What are some simple, easy ways to shoot amazing action sequences? Indy Mogul set out to answer this question. He sat down...
CLASSROOM: B-Roll Explained with Shooting Tips
If you are new to video, you might wonder what the difference between A-roll and B-roll footage is. In this video,...
CLASSROOM: 6 Filmmaking Tips From J.C. Chandor
J.C. Chandor directed commercials for 15 years before making his feature directorial debut with 2011’s Margin Call, a tense ensemble drama covering a...
CLASSROOM: Quick Tips For Improving Your Product Shots and Commercials
4 The key to an efficient product shoot is knowing which lights and what camera movement will deliver on your client’s...
CLASSROOM: Four Tips to Avoid the Dreaded “Video Look” of Your Footage
Cinematic, more cinematic! That’s the war cry of most of the filmmakers out there. We all are well aware of the...
CLASSROOM: What Can Van Gogh’s Ugliest Painting Teach Us About Filmmaking?
In a series of letters Van Gogh wrote to his brother, he describes "Night Cafe" as the "ugliest painting" he's ever done....