Tutorials / How-To Archive
TUTORIALS for LIGHTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY
We found this gem of a site that provides tutorials on lighting and other
How To Self-Tape An On-Camera Audition
Need to know how to self-tape your auditions? Michelle breaks it down in this
Make Your Smartphone Smarter: What Goes in Your iPhone Filmmaking Kit?
“Shot on a smartphone” rarely means just a smartphone. So what goes in your
Barriers to Entry aka “So you wanna work in the film business?” PART II
A WMM Original Article Written by Valentina Vee SCREENWRITERS $1-$200,000 – education. Some people
Barriers to Entry aka “So you wanna work in the film business?” PART I
A WMM Original Article Written by Valentina Vee On March 14th, 2014 at YouTube
Premiere Pro Tutorial: Using the ‘Set Matte’ Effect to Create Badass Titles in Seconds
Adding titles may not be the most exciting of your post-production process, but that’s not
What’s the Best Lens for the Job? It’s All a Matter of Perspective
When you first start shooting photos and videos, understanding the basic differences between lenses is pretty
10 Unconventional Steps to Get Your Indie Film Out in the World
Where do you go after winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes for your first
BREAKING BAD – Motivated Camera Movement
Cinema is a visual art form. It is universal and ubiquitous. The same images
How to Launch a Video – Intro to Video Uploading
by David August Just putting a video online does not guarantee it will get
Fog, Smoke, & Haze: The Swiss Army Knives of Cinematography Tools
Contrary to popular belief, fog machines are not just helpful tools used to set the mood
11 Keys to Filming in a Small Town
It’s often said that creating a boot-strapped, no-budget independent film is a lot like
From The Lens: 9 Visual Styles In One Shot
An important lesson I’m sure many film and videomakers have come to learn is
Find out How to Create Cheap Backyard Foley from ‘Last of Us’ Sound Designer Rob Krekel
If you’re just starting out as a filmmaker, or more specifically, a sound designer,
6 Tips to Writing Great Female Characters: An Open Letter to My Male Allies
Creating female characters that defy sexist clichés is one of the easiest ways to
Video: Inside the World of ADR with Dub Master Doc Kane
There are plenty of reasons why a filmmaker may need some ADR (Automated/Additional Dialog
How to Recreate the Title Sequences from 3 Hollywood Films Using (Primarily) After Effects
Nailing the opening title of your film is important for a number of reasons. Usually it’s
SHOOTING GALLERY…
Shooting Gallery Level One from Jon Corippo 1. FILM LOOKSFor the classroom 2. Inspired
The Best Possible Example of How Not to Do Kickstarter
This is probably the worst Kickstarter campaign ever made. Granted, it doesn’t have pay-me-to-stalk-Adam-Sandler comic appeal
DIY Lighting – It’s Easier (and cheaper) to Light Your Film Than You Might Think
I have been in this business for a while and I have heard people
Sharing Final Cut Pro X Projects between editors for a collaborative workflow
Jordan Smith wrote to us with a link to his article on sharing Final
How to Clean a Camera Lens Without Damaging the Glass
Maintaining equipment is one of the biggest responsibilities of any camera assistant and lenses
Tempo: A budget VFX lesson from Seth Worley and Red Giant
Red Giant is known for their effects software, including Magic Bullet Looks, Colorista and
Building Medusa: The Perfect DIY Fire Light
When I signed on to do The Greatest Game Ever Played, I wanted to try
Final Cut Pro X and Motion5 tutorial roundup
We feature many new products here on FCP.co, but we thought it was time