The filmmaking world lost a legend with the passing of Jonathan Demme. A master of the close-up, Demme wasn’t the first director to get up in the actors’ faces, but he was certainly one of the best when he did.
Tips for Making a First Film from ‘Sleight’ Director J.D. Dillard
J.D. Dillard went from receptionist at Bad Robot to seeing his own film picked up at Sundance. We spoke with the director about the road to making ‘Sleight’ a reality and his advice for other aspiring filmmakers.
Object Removal in After Effects (with Help from Mocha and Photoshop)
No matter how meticulously you plan a shoot, you’ll often end up with elements you want to remove. Here’s how to flawlessly scrub distracting and unwanted details from your footage.
Cutting Edge: The Art of Creating Realistic Blood and Gore with VFX
Not long ago, most gory effects were done on set, but now most shows and films are so high-res that audiences can see the tiniest details. That means fake blood and gore has to look just like the real thing.
Funding Fundamentals: 5 Ways to Raise Money for Your Film
Raising money is never easy, especially without emptying your savings or maxing out credit cards. Here are some the best options for generating the finances to fund your project.
Delay, Modulation, and More: An Introduction to Audio Effects
The ability to add audio effects, whether it’s modulation, delay, or reverb, presents itself in countless scenarios working with sound. Here’s a guide to several basic audio effects and how to best employ them.
How to Work With Mettle Skybox 360/VR Tools in Premiere Pro
The Mettle Skybox 360/VR Tools plugin for Premiere Pro is one of the most popular and affordable plugins on the market that will enable you to add effects to 360 VR footage.
Inside ‘Dimension 404,’ RocketJump’s New Sci-Fi Anthology Series
We caught up with ‘Dimension 404’ show runner Dez Dolly to talk about the development of the new sci-fi anthology TV show, RocketJump’s first foray into long-form narratives.