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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....
Creating Broadcast Commercials: 4 Tips
Creating a video for TV or streaming broadcast can be a much different process than simply uploading to YouTube.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
Understanding Warp Stabilizer In Premiere Pro
Warp Stabilizer is a must-know editing effect in Premiere Pro. Here's what it is, and how to use it in your productions.
5 Key Tips To Edit A Great Trailer
If you can learn to edit a great trailer, you’ll build more hype for your video and get in front of more viewers.
Color Correction vs. Color Grading
There is often confusion between color correction, and color grading. In this article, we’ll define each and explain how they’re different.
ActionVFX + Filmpac Present: The Inferno Challenge
ActionVFX is teaming up with FILMPAC to give you a chance at winning $4,000 in VFX and Stock Footage Assets.
Making A Spec Ad With Stock From Scratch
In this video, we're going to be cutting a branding spec ad for Alaska Airlines, using only stock footage and music from Filmpac’s library.
The Difference Between Dissolves And Cuts In Video
The most common video transitions are cuts and dissolves. In this article, we’ll explain what each one is, and when to use them in the edit.
What Is White Balance?
When it comes to explaining white balance, it’s important to first understand why it’s needed in the first place.
When Do I Need To Use EQ?
EQ is probably the single-most used and useful audio effect out there. We'll break down what it is, and the different types of EQs.
When Do I Need To Use Reverb?
Every video creator has heard the word, “Reverb”. But many don’t fully understand what it is, how it works, and when to use it.
Free 4K Clip – Mysterious Woman Walking
In this clip, a mysterious woman figure is walking toward the vertically expanding light, communicating a wide range of abstract meanings...
What You Need To Know To Shoot Cinematic Slow Motion
Today, we’re going to dive into what slow-motion footage actually is, how to achieve it, and when to use it.
3 Techniques To Quickly Find The Right Song For Your Video
Finding that perfect piece of royalty-free music can be a part of the edit that filmmakers dread. Here's how to find a song quickly.