Filmmaking

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Bringing 1970s Mexico to Life in ‘Roma’ With Costume Design

Immersing us in another place and time is one of the major accomplishments of “Roma.” It also wouldn’t be possible without the film’s wonderful costume design.

February 20, 2019 / 97 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

4 Editing Techniques That Make ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Stand Out

Spike Lee films have always stood out for their pacing. “Oftentimes, there isn’t a frame of open space,” says Lee’s longtime editor Barry Alexander Brown. He calls it getting rid of “the business.”

February 14, 2019 / 5057 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Recreating History With ‘Vice’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser

Making a movie about a controversial figure like Dick Cheney is no easy prospect. “It was a very conscious decision that we weren’t going to demonize him visually,” says Fraser.

February 12, 2019 / 10 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, 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 / 411 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 / 37 Shares / Comments

Events, News

The Tribeca Film Institute Pond5 Program Debuts at Exclusive Event

The Tribeca Film Institute Pond5 Program made its public debut at a kickoff event in NYC that included a Producers Market, a cocktail reception, and the announcement of the inaugural grantees.

December 13, 2018 / 28 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Behind the Collaboration: Widows’ Steve McQueen and DP Sean Bobbitt

“Widows” once again demonstrates “12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen’s uncanny visual eye, something that is guided by his long-running collaboration with cinematographer Sean Bobbitt.

November 21, 2018 / 1352 Shares / Comments