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How to Shoot Great Aerials and Use Them in Storytelling

Aerial footage is one of the most versatile types of footage you can use in your projects. In its most basic form, it establishes a …

March 17, 2020 / 2 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 / 112 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

11 Keys to Creating a Memorable Cinematic Montage

From pacing to music to transitions, all great montages have a few characteristics that make them stick out — which you can use to get the most out of your own projects.

September 26, 2018 / 74 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

How to Approach Nonfiction and Documentary Storytelling for Video

Nonfiction filmmakers are often tempted to just get out and film, then figure out the narrative. As many documentarians can attest, however, this can result in disaster.

May 7, 2018 / 200 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Trends

Lessons From ‘Ready Player One’ on How to Channel Nostalgia

Channeling nostalgia, and doing it well, requires making smart creative choices. Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster, here are some tips on how to properly wield the past.

April 2, 2018 / 623 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

A Different Perspective: How POV Affects Your Filmmaking

Different POVs (points-of-view) can invoke vastly different emotions, so it’s important to be able to distinguish between them for maximum effect on your viewers.

August 4, 2017 / 37 Shares / Comments

Community, Contributor Tips

Story Selling: Why Gear Isn’t Your Most Important Asset

There’s no doubt that the advances in technologies for filmmakers are amazing, but they’re still just tools, and your skills with them are there to support your idea.

July 4, 2017 / 15 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

The Hues You’re Looking For: The Thematic Use of Color in Star Wars

Color use in the Star Wars franchise is often not just memorable, but also meaningful. In these shots, specific hues represent thematic choices that reflect character, plot, emotions, and tone.

December 15, 2016 / 297 Shares / Comments
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