Pro Tips

From basics to niche topics – find everything you need to improve your production, editing process, and more in our Pro Tips.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Pre-Production for Film and Video

There is a saying, “Production is pre-production.” Whether it's storyboarding, location scouting, or budgeting, each of the steps below plays a crucial role in the success of your project.

September 4, 2021

The Hero Frame: Choosing the Right Thumbnails for Your Clips

We are visual creatures. Whether we’re attracted to a movie poster, a novel’s dust jacket, or an album or magazine cover, it’s the image that draws us in. Your content may be rich, but if your clips aren’t represented in the way your collection deserves, you won’t be able to attract all of the buyers …
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September 1, 2021

Smooth Moves: How to Shoot with a Gimbal Stabilizer

Gimbals are amazing. They’re exciting to use, relatively easy to figure out, and they expand your filmmaking style and the types of shots you can acquire to a countless degrees. You can add tons of production value at relatively little cost to your gear kit, all by just adding a gimbal.

September 1, 2021

New to Shooting? 5 Basic Camera Functions You Need to Know

Understanding your camera and being able to adjust it to get the look you want is the first step in capturing great visuals. Check out our tips and learn more.

September 1, 2021

Building Your Photo/Video Kit: 5 Gear Essentials

Before you can start creating amazing photos and videos, you need to have the right equipment. Building the right kit is essential for ensuring the quality of the content you’re going to produce, as well as the efficiency with which you produce it. These tips will help you maximize your budget while also making sure …
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September 1, 2021

7 Elements of A Great Social Media Video

Using videos on your social media channels to promote your brand is vital to getting them to grow and be seen.

September 1, 2021

7 Ways To Leave Your Filmmaking Comfort Zone And Create Something Different

When you hit a rut in your content creation, as you most likely will do, there’s only one thing you can do: quit. You’re done. Tapped out. Creatively bankrupt. Give it up, because you’re throwing in the towel. We‘re kidding, of course! The best thing to do is to try something new and get out …
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September 1, 2021

5 Tips for Shooting Beautiful Magic Hour Footage

As beautiful as magic hour is, it’s just as temporary. That’s why these tips offer insight on the camera settings and techniques you need to capitalize on the most captivating time(s) of the day.

August 30, 2021

Working With Green Screens: Tips For Your Production

Green screens are everywhere in filmmaking. They’re arguably the most-used visual effect in storytelling outside of credits or title sequences, and they can open up infinite options for your project. But you’ve got to be able to use them correctly to get the best results and minimize the amount of time and money spent adding …
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August 30, 2021

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