What to consider when buying a camera June 3, 2016 | 4 Budget. Sensor size. Lenses. Ack! We cover all the bases in this four-part series so you know what to factor in when making a purchase.
Camera considerations: resolution, sensor size, & lenses June 3, 2016 | 0 Untangle the world of resolution, sensor size, and lenses to better inform your purchasing decision.
Camera considerations: recording formats, audio, & more June 3, 2016 | 0 In which we dig into compression and recording formats, plus the sonic component to video making.
Camera considerations: putting it all together June 3, 2016 | 7 We've gone from pre-planning to lenses and beyond, and now, some final tips for making sense of all the things.
Movie crew 101: who does what on a film? 7 Don’t know the difference between a Best Boy and a Key Grip? That's OK! We've assembled a glossary so you can assemble your crew.
Learn the art of pre-production (and why it matters) 13 Pre-production (aptly named!) is all the stuff you should do before production. We've boiled the process down to five essentials.
Navigate the hows and whys and WHATS?!? of closed captioning 3 In this video lesson, production team Locomotive shows you how to ensure accessibility and boost your reach.
Storyboarding 101 13 In this rundown, you'll learn how to frame figures, show directional movement, and cast away fears about your artistic skills.
How to create and distinguish your end-of-year reel 22 There are heaps upon heaps of reels on the nets. Learn how to make one that stands out from said heaps.
Naturally guide your interviewee to look into the lens 6 Audiences feel a strong connection to your talent with an into-the-camera interview. Here's how to get the setup.
Weekend Challenge: let us ride alongside your commute June 24, 2016 | 2 We’re goin’ off the rails on a crazy train. And that train is videos. Or something. What we mean is, show us your commute!
What it takes to work solo: spotlight on Alba Lange June 23, 2016 | 2 Being a film crew of one isn't easy, but Alba Lange is driven to create inventive videos with whatever resources she has.
Yael Shulman on accruing new skills & broadening your scope June 17, 2016 | 9 Director, cinematographer, and editor Yael Shulman offers advice for exploring new film genres and bolstering your video resume.
Networking 101: tips for the slightly terrified June 16, 2016 | 1 Networking may cause many artist types to shudder, but here's how you can rethink it and start making real connections.
Is HDR the future of video? June 15, 2016 | 3 HDR — high dynamic range — is the new term humming around the video world. What is it exactly, and why does it matter?
How to build a spellbinding press kit June 13, 2016 | 9 It isn’t just about PR. It’s about telling the story of your film.