BEHIND THE SCENES: What It Was Like Editing Bandersnatch
When Netflix enticed “Black Mirror” creators Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones to make their first interactive non-children’s episode, little did they realize what...
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CLASSROOM: Colour Grading Your Short Film in DaVinci Resolve
In low-budget filmmaking, there are two major hurdles in attaining the ever-elusive status of “high production value.” Namely, sound and colour....
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...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Oscar-Winner Ruth Carter Reimagined Western Costume Design for ‘Yellowstone’ Patriarch Kevin Costner
Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water) continued his fascination with the contemporary western as showrunner/director of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone series. The vast...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Our Favorite Lessons on Screenwriting from ‘Breaking Bad’
When Walter White stepped out in his whitey tighties he became part of the cultural lexicon. He and meth became household...
CLASSROOM: Quick and Easy Compositing Tips for Adobe Premiere Pro
Opacity blending tools are some of the most versatile and useful tools in any NLE. All opacity modes, regardless of type,...
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...
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...
CLASSROOM: Tips for Rewriting Your Screenplay Without Starting Completely Over
Writing a screenplay is hard work. Not only is it time-consuming and labor-intensive, it’s also emotionally draining — pouring your heart...
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...
BEHIND THE SCENES: 10 Writing Lessons from ‘Game of Thrones’
It's hard to believe we're in the last season of Game of Thrones. We have eight years of the best writing on...