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A Look Behind-the-Scenes of the Filmpac Story
6 years ago, I had a dream and began working on a wild idea: Filmpac. I had been a freelance videographer and filmmaker for some time....
Hiring A Composer Vs. Using Stock Music
There are basically two ways to get that music: either hiring a composer, or licensing pre-existing music from a stock website.
Creating Broadcast Commercials: 4 Tips
Creating a video for TV or streaming broadcast can be a much different process than simply uploading to YouTube.
5 Best DSLRs And Mirrorless Cameras
The small, handheld design of today's DSLRs and mirrorless cameras make them a popular choice for both photographers and indie filmmakers.
Free Clip: Anamorphic
At Filmpac, we have a large variety of anamorphic clips to choose from, and we're giving one of these clips away for free!
How To Shoot Super 8mm Film
With vintage film frame overlays and grain making a comeback into mainstream, Super 8mm Film has become a popular choice.
The Complete Guide For Video Production
From small web videos to feature films, every video production goes through a process. Today, we’ll break it all down for you.
Top 10 Alternative Lighting Techniques For Video
Every filmmaker should have some alternative light sources up their sleeve, and in this list, we highlight our favorites.
The 5 Best Cinema Cameras Of 2022
If you feel like there’s a new cinema camera being released every other week these days, you’re not far off! Here are our favorites.
5 Tips To Shoot A Great Wedding Film
More than any other type of video production, filming a wedding is its own art form. Here are our favorite tips we’ve learned over the years.
How Do I Make A Good Storyboard?
Before you grab your camera and start filming, it’s usually a good idea to have a storyboard. This is simply a visual outline for the video
Free Song: “Orion”
Epic, building music tracks can be the perfect inspiration when cutting a demo reel or a travel film. Here's a free song to do just that.
The Fastest Ways to Create Additional Revenue with YouTube: 4 Ideas That Actually Work
Do a YouTube search for "how much I made in 2021" and you may be surprised to find how many YouTubers make good money with their videos.
Do I Need a RED Cinema Camera?
For years, I filmed with other cameras happily and blissfully, and then I picked up a RED camera and my cinematography expectations changed.
When Do I Need A Talent Release?
The legal side of filmmaking can seem completely foreign. One of the most common things in this area is the talent release form.
What Is Timecode?
If you’ve spent any time with professional video or audio equipment, you’ve probably heard of timecode. But what is it used for?
How To Use Masks In Adobe Premiere Pro And After Effects
If you want to dynamically crop an image or graphic in your edit, masks are the best way to do this. Here's how to use them.
What Is An Adjustment Layer?
If you want to apply the same set of effects to multiple clips on your timeline, an adjustment layer can save you a lot of time.
What Is A Blending Mode?
Blending mode is an effect that you can add to a clip that changes the way its colors interact and blend with the layer below it.
Make Your Keyframing Better With Easy Ease
Easy ease can help take your keyframing to the next level, and make your graphics and animations much smoother.
What Are Keyframes In Video Editing?
What is a keyframe? in video editing, it's the thing that makes movement and animations possible. Here's how to do it.
Free Clip of the Month: Money
When it comes to currency, one of our most popular cash video clips is the money fall, and today we're giving it away for free.
What Are LUTs?
At the most basic level, LUTs are presets that you can apply to raw footage to achieve a more desirable look.
What Is A DSLR?
No type of camera has contributed to the rising popularity of video as much as the DSLR. But what does the term mean?
What Is An Aperture On A Camera?
One of the most important settings on a camera is the lens’s aperture, also called its iris. Here's what it does.
How To Budget A Video Project
So you've got your first paid video production gig as a filmmaker. Now, the question is how do you budget it?
5 Common Ways To Rig Your Camera
If you’re after a specific type of shot, the way that you rig your camera can make your life a lot easier.
What Is A Macro Lens?
To put it simply, a macro lens is a lens that allows your camera to be extremely close to a subject while retaining focus.
Cinema Lenses Vs Photo Lenses: What’s The Difference?
Both commonly used in video production, photo lenses are a cheaper alternative to the heavier and more precise cinema lenses.
What Is LOG Footage?
Every filmmaker has probably heard of LOG footage. But what does this mean, and how is LOG footage different from other video formats?
How To Color Grade With Lumetri
Arguably the most user-friendly color correction suite on the market is Premiere Pro’s Lumetri. So today, we’ll provide a quick overview.