Filmmaking
Final Cut Pro X documentary hits crowdfunding goal, check out the trailer here
Final Cut Pro X has been used for everything from ads to Hollywood movies, but the software didn’t get the easiest of rides from the industry when Apple first launched the radically-different version of the app.<p>Now a film editor who has used FCP X for six independent feature films has decided it’s …
Final Cut ProThe 8-Millimeter Camera Spielberg and Tarantino Love Just Got a Cool Redesign
The redesigned Kodak Super 8, launching this fall, is the newest product from the mind of designer Yves Behar.<p>Designer Yves Behar wants to help Hollywood go retro with a new--well, technically old--camera.<p>"The notion of the craft is back," he says. "People have patience for things that create …
La La Land6 Tips To Make Your Drone Footage Cinematic
Drones are more than expensive toys for hobbyists who want in on the latest tech fad. They are an incredibly useful tool that is empowering …
Color ManagementIntroducing the World's First 18-400mm Lens
Now you can go macro, micro and anywhere in between.<p>Tamron has developed what it is calling the “the world’s first ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom …
TamronFrom BTL to ATL: How I Went from Art Department Coordinator to Director
Melissa Miller on set with Brian D'Arcy James<p>The production designer Kelly McGehee called me one afternoon. I had been a production PA on a film we …
Casey Neistat Hides an Ad Behind His Vlog
One of the latest vlogs from Casey Neistat was a little different to the others. If you are like me, you have subscribed to his channel, and have …
PhotographyThe Render Q
Zacuto Z-Finder And Rode Mic Installation On A Canon 7D<p>If you find it difficult to shoot video with a DSLR (aka HDSLR) straight out of the box, then …
VideographyWatch: How to Maximize the Usable Distance of Your C-Stand
Would you set up a C-stand in this "controversial" way?<p>C-stands are magnets for disaster if they're not properly handled and secured. When the …
'The Paul Naschy Collection' Is a Fantastic Introduction to the Spanish Lon Chaney
A Blu-ray collection worthy of a horror genre icon.<p>Scream Factory continues to celebrate genre cinema new and old with their monthly Blu-ray titles, …
Horror MoviesTutorial: Create and Animate a Creature Without Keyframing in Adobe Character Animator
Create and control a 2D character with your webcam and a microphone, no keyframing needed.<p>Adobe Character Animator is a performance-based animation …
Adobe After EffectsIan McKellen Launches LGBT Short Film Series
LGBT filmmaking embraces social media branding in the actor’s latest undertaking.<p><b>Ian McKellen</b>’s recent big screen ventures have largely been …
MoviesVimeo Staff Picks: How to Get Your Film Seen By Hollywood Producers and Brands
Want to join filmmakers like the Daniels and Jordan Vogt-Roberts by securing a coveted Vimeo Staff Picks badge? Here's how.<p>With more than 240 million …
Short FilmsWatch: 5 Major Staples of Film Editing Explained
Every filmmaker should have these basics in mind.<p>Walter Murch once said, “The invention of editing is the thing that allowed film to take off.” And …
CinematographyShoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
Shooting high-quality video has never been easier and cheaper than it is today. Most digital cameras offer at least high definition 1080p quality and …
Ripple Whips & Ken Burns in Final Cut Pro X by Mark Spencer
This week on MacBreak Studio, I show Steve Martin from Ripple Training a specific use case for our Ripple Whips transition plugin for Final Cut Pro X.<p>…
Final Cut ProFilming High-Quality YouTube Videos on a $100 Budget
Producing high-quality video content these days while working on a shoestring budget could be more feasible than you think. If you are considering …
VideographyThe $49 Platypod Ultra is a Mini Tripod That You Can Mount Virtually Anywhere
This small but mighty accessory will let you mount and stabilize your mirrorless and smaller DSLR cameras pretty much anywhere.<p>There are a lot of …
Gear & Gadgets‘Better Call Saul’ and How to Make a Successful Prequel
Hint: it’s all about character.<p>I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “prequel,” my gut reaction is to cringe. Historically, prequels …
TVThe Unapologetic Coolness of 'Baby Driver' and Car Karaoke
Vehicular singing continues a great tradition of human/machine interaction.<p>J<b>ames Corden</b> can suck it, <b>Edgar Wright</b> is the king of car karaoke. <b>Baby</b> …
What We Learned About the Pain and Pleasure of Shooting 8K
An entire core production team weighs in on the benefits and challenges of shooting and editing in 8K.<p><i>[Editor's note: No Film School asked EP Kathryn</i> …
learnedBoys for Sale – gaining a community’s trust to shoot a two-year documentary project in Japan
Boys for Sale is a feature documentary about <i>urisen</i>, mostly straight male sex workers in Tokyo’s Shinjuku 2-chome, an area with connections to the sex …
Sexual HealthGoogle Announces VR180, an Entirely New Cinematic Immersive Format
VR180 is a new cinematic format for VR capture and display designed to streamline the entire workflow.VR180, announced by Google today, is a new VR …
Workflow'Preacher' Season Two: What to Expect
‘Preacher’ season 2 promises more bizarre and violent hilarity and maybe a cameo from God.<p>The second season of <b>Preacher</b> is almost here. Based on the …
TVWhy You Should Go to Film School & How to Rent Your Gear for Profit [PODCAST]
This episode of Indie Film Weekly weighs the benefits of film school against its rising cost, and debates the merits of renting out your own gear.<p>Jon …
Independent FilmA Tale of Two Flops: The Foreseen Fates of King Arthur and Conan
Three reasons why ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ and ‘Conan the Barbarian<i>‘</i> both bombed.<p>With their orphaned protagonists, revenge quests, and …
MoviesThere's a New Transformers Movie; Let's Talk About Michael Bay
Hating Michael Bay is in vogue, but is he as bad as critics say?<p><b>Michael Bay</b> is a talented filmmaker who’s spent a substantial portion of his career …
MoviesShort of the Day: In ‘Le Miror,’ Life Comes at You Pretty Fast
A lifetime in a few minutes.<p>As I approach 40 years of age, just a few months away now, I don’t yet seem to have any of the panic or regret that tends …
Short of the Day: ‘Curve’ is a Conceptual Horror Masterpiece
I’m not kidding, get in here.<p>Here’s a question I bet you didn’t expect to get when you clicked on this post: how long can you hold your breath?<p>If the …
Samuel BeckettWonder Woman
The end titles of <i>Wonder Woman</i> see an avatar of hope and love confront one of mankind’s greatest follies: The Great War – the war to end all wars. …
ComicsAdobe acquires 360 video and VR tools by Mettle by Rich Young
Following the recent important Creative Cloud dot updates, Adobe adds good news in 360 video and VR with its acquisition of all SkyBox technology …
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