Color grading is essential to filmmaking but is also a tedious and sometimes complex process that takes time to master. While you can approach color grading with a learn as you go approach, or trial and error approach, this won’t always result in the best look of your film. There are hundreds of online courses […]
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In the business world, a SWOT analysis is a common introductory tool for examining your business for both the good and the bad. SWOT stands for: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Strengths It’s a simple way to break down what you’re doing well and what areas could be improved, and can give you many starting points for […]
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Many people are drawn to new things because of jealousy, or someone pushing them, or even for monetary gain, but not many people are drawn to something new because it provides purpose, or reason. Photographer Alex Strohl didn’t pick up a camera because he wanted to show off. He had just gotten kicked out of […]
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Drones in 2021 are far beyond just a fun pastime for hobbyists. There are a ton of great drones out there for photographers and filmmakers who want to take their camera to the air. These drones have 4K or higher cameras, collision control, and a lot of great features that make these drones worthy of […]
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Vlogging…almost everyone is doing it today! Whether you want to share knowledge on YouTube, link up with friends, or teach about cool hacks, vlogging offers a contemporary and fun way to connect with people from all over the world in an interesting and more personal way. The key to taking your vlogs to the next […]
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The filmmaking world is a highly competitive industry. With so many individuals of varying levels of skills and experience it’s a struggle to get noticed and break into the scene. Having the best equipment and gear gives an advantage over a few, but these high-tech gadgets can only get you so far. Just about anyone […]
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The red carpets, the photographers, the fame… There is a lot of excitement that goes on at film festivals and as someone looking to make a name for themselves in a highly competitive industry they are a must. But, with some of these competitions having a hefty entry fee and only a small percentage of […]
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Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram or studying the portfolio of your favorite videographer of filmmaker and wondered why and how all their work looks so good together? Chances are, this cohesive and distinct feel is the result of a well-rounded LUT. A LUT, or lookup table, is essentially a color map of an […]
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Drones have become an essential piece for some filmmakers and they are becoming more and more dominant in the industry every year. This year, Boston will be hosting its annual Drone Film Festival in November with some incredible awards and prizes including a free week long road trip, a backpack full of camera gear, and […]
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As great as After Effects is, it can sometimes kill you with long render times. The more complicated the project the longer the render times. The biggest problem other than deadlines to long render times is that you typically can’t work on anything else in the project while you are rendering because it slows your […]
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