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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....
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 Premiere Pro
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?
In any video edit that includes motion, the thing that makes all of this movement possible is the use of keyframes.
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.
Why Is Widescreen More Cinematic?
What makes widescreen aspect ratios so cinematic? Well, it all has to do with the way that we’ve grown accustomed to viewing video content.
How To Organize A Video Editing Project
For new video editors, one of the biggest challenges is keeping your files and project organized. Here's how we do it.
How To Format A Hard Drive For Video Editing
When it comes to video editing, the most efficient place to store your footage, graphics, and project file is on an external hard drive.
Top 10 Alternative Light Sources for Video
I've always loved finding nontraditional ways to light scenes and subjects. Today I get to share some of my favorite lighting tricks.
3 Tips To Capture Cinematic B Roll
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a filmmaker, it’s that there are ways to make any type of B Roll look good and cinematic.
What Are Color Wheels In Video?
In video editing, perhaps the most recognizable color tool is a set of color wheels. Here's a quick guide on how to use it.
What Are Curves Adjustments In Video?
No matter what software you’re using, the curves adjustment tool is a consistent, powerful way to alter the way your footage looks.
Free Song: “Challis”
Why Use Stock Footage?
If you're confused about why directors, producers, and editors make that decision to use stock footage, this is the article for you.
The 11 Most Popular Uses Of Stock Footage
Stock footage has tons of different uses. And today on the blog, we're going to outline the 11 most popular ones.
What Is Stock Footage?
Cameras, COVID, and the chronicles of stock footage; this article is the history of stock footage, explained.
5 Tips To Make Your Talking Head Video More Cinematic
If you have corporate clients, you’ll likely find yourself producing lots of talking head videos. Here's how to make them cinematic.
Clock Timelapse – Free Clip of the Month
As editors, timelapses are one of the most popular ways we can communicate moments gone by - so check out this free offer from Filmpac.
3 New Video Content Trends You Need To Keep Up With (And 2 You Need To Leave Behind)
Today, we’ll help sort through the noise, and identify 3 new video trends you need to keep up with (and 3 you need to leave behind).