Artist Spotlight, Inspiration

How ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Perfectly Recreated Live Aid 1985
Artist Spotlight, Inspiration

Cinematographer James Laxton on the Creative Journey to ‘Beale Street’
Artist Spotlight, Inspiration

How Peter Jackson Used Archival Footage to Bring WWI to the Present
Education, Pro Tips

5 Editing Techniques Guaranteed to Create Emotional Impact
Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Team on Shooting Period Projects

Community

Free Video Clip of the Week: Let It Snow

Download this week’s wintry free clip by Pond5 artist andreybiling, then explore more icy terrain in our curated Winter Landscapes collection.

January 21, 2019 / 12 Shares / Comments

Announcements, Community, News

Pond5 Filmmaker-First Award Winners Announced

This past fall, Pond5 partnered with NYU Tisch film school to offer the inaugural Pond5 Filmmaker-First Awards, furthering our mission of serving creative communities, supporting emerging filmmakers, and inspiring the filmmakers of tomorrow.

January 9, 2019 / 110 Shares / Comments

Community

Free Video Clip of the Week: Icelandic Aerial

From awe-inspiring aerials like this week’s free clip of Icelandic glaciers to everyday wonders and quirky creations, explore our favorite new finds.

January 7, 2019 / 710 Shares / Comments

Community, Pro Tips

6 Tips for Renting Video and Filmmaking Gear

While renting gear is less expensive on a shoot-by-shoot basis, the costs can still add up. These tricks can stretch your budget and make the experience more enjoyable.

January 2, 2019 / 410 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Keep Rolling: How to Pull Off a Complicated Long Take

A lot goes into pulling off a complicated long shot. Maxwell Orgell and Shawn Kim have extensive experience creating this type of shot from their collaborations with Michel Gondry.

December 28, 2018 / 34 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Inspiration

How ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Perfectly Recreated Live Aid 1985

Telling the story of legendary rock band Queen would be impossible without including their appearance at Live Aid in 1985, considered by many to be …

December 27, 2018 / 1089 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Getting Started With Final Cut Pro X: An Interface Overview

Learning a new editing program isn’t as hard as you’d think, but it helps to start at the most basic stage. Here’s an overview of the Final Cut Pro X interface.

December 26, 2018 / 3 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

How to Stabilize Moving Footage With Mocha for Premiere Pro

By removing or smoothing out a shot’s camera motion in post-production, stabilization can reduce shaky camera work, or even refocus the viewer’s gaze.

December 21, 2018 / 7 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Inspiration

Cinematographer James Laxton on the Creative Journey to ‘Beale Street’

“Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins and DP James Laxton invest a lot in the visual aesthetics of their films. We spoke with Laxton about their approach to “If Beale Street Could Talk.”

December 20, 2018 / 679 Shares / Comments
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