Filmmaking

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 / 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

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

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Documentary Depth: Composition Tips from Cinematographer Shana Hagan

Lauren Greenfield’s ‘Generation Wealth’ features several sequences that demonstrate the power of documentary footage infused with deeper meaning.

October 9, 2018 / 135 Shares / Comments

Contributor Tips, Pro Tips

Gear Rental Insurance Reinvented: How Kitsplit Changed the Game

Procuring gear rental insurance can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Gear-sharing company Kitsplit is fixing that by offering low-cost, instant rental insurance.

September 4, 2018 / 148 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Reviews

Hands-On Review: DJI’s Ronin-S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

The Ronin-S represents a marked step-up from other handheld gimbals on the market, and with numerous accessories on the way, it could be on its way to reigning supreme.

August 31, 2018 / 197 Shares / Comments