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Setting the Mood: How to Create Great Mood Boards for Your Project

Whether you’re working on a video project, brand campaign, or feature film, making mood boards is a great way to create a visual map that offers directions for the road ahead.

June 11, 2019 / 1027 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Cinematographer Chris Teague on Creating the Look of ‘Russian Doll’

The latest breakout hit for Netflix combines authenticity with fantasy — a mix that’s especially apparent in the distinct look of the show. To incorporate the surreal into the actual world, the primary means became color.

March 29, 2019 / 1309 Shares / Comments

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 / 352 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 / 144 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

How the Director of ‘Love, Gilda’ Became a Documentary Detective

When Michael Radner offered Lisa D’Apolito access to boxes of his sister’s home movies, diaries, and audio tapes, it completely changed what the director’s film would become.

September 25, 2018 / 3962 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

5 Types of Match Cuts and How to Use Them Well

Standard transitions between scenes are certainly useful and “standard” for a reason, but there’s also an art to matching the content of your video between edits.

August 24, 2018 / 902 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

Deadpool 2 Cinematographer Jonathan Sela on Tackling an Existing Franchise

The highly in-demand DOP has developed a knack for joining a firmly established franchise and finding a way to leave his distinct visual mark on it.

June 11, 2018 / 1014 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

The Film Before the Film: Creating Concepts With Stock Footage

Not only is creating a concept of your video using stock an incredible pitching tool, but it also streamlines your production by helping you make script, casting, and shot-selection decisions.

May 24, 2018 / 503 Shares / Comments

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