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Filmpac Footage Contributor Program
Want to make money selling footage through a major stock footage platform like Filmpac? This page will walk you through the processs.
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24fps Vs. 29.97fps
By far, the two most common frame rates in modern American video editing and production are 24fps and 29.97fps. Here's the difference.
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The 5 Main Types Of Camera Movement
There are 5 main types of camera movement. We break each of them down and show you how they can help you tell your stories better.
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The Rule Of Thirds: Explained
If you’re a photographer or filmmaker, you’ve likely heard of The Rule Of Thirds. here's a guide on how to apply it and when to break it.
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The 6 Essential Ways To Frame A Shot
The most useful filmmaking jargon relates to how to frame) of a shot. So today, we’re going to list the 6 most common terms.
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5 Best Video Lights
One of the biggest factors in capturing a good shot is light. Here are our 5 favorite video lights currently out there.
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How To Make Your Aerial Shots More Cinematic
Check out these four great filmmaking drone tips to make your aerial footage better and even more cinematic.
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5 Tips To Get Smoother Handheld Shots
The freedom you have when shooting true handheld is unmatched, but this technique does come with one big challenge: capturing a steady shot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Everything You Need To Know About Phantom Power
Most filmmakers have seen or used equipment on set that requires 48 volts of phantom power. But what does this term actually mean?
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Why Should I Use Haze Or Fog On Set?
Sometimes, you need to add depth or weight to a scene. In-air diffusion, such as fog or haze, is a great way to accomplish this.
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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.
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What Is A Diffusion Filter?
A diffusion filter is simply a physical filter that you place in front of your camera lens that alters the resulting image.
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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.
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Do I Really Need To Shoot Raw?
These days, most video and cinema cameras can record raw files. But do you really need to use them in your projects?
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What Are The Best Lights For Video Lighting?
LED lights are the most versatile, affordable, and easy-to-use options out there, and they're good for lighting multiple types of scenes.
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