Learn How to Edit A Movie Trailer in a Free 3-Part Mini-Course

One of the keys to cutting great trailers is telling a story with style. Style, in fact, is arguably even more important than the story itself. If you show someone a trailer that has great editorial style but a cliché or weak story, they’ll still probably think the movie looks pretty good. Learning the craft of movie trailer editing is a whole different...

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How to Easily Track Objects in Resolve

One thing that makes a video look professionally made is adding in some tracked effects. Moving subjects and VFX that line up with elements on screen is difficult, but the results can be spectacular. Understanding tracking and how to do it and then how to apply additional effects on top of that can be tough to figure out. Coming from YouTuber Billy...

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Atomos Ninja V to Get ProRes RAW Support for the Sony Alpha 1

Atomos has just announced the development of Apple ProRes RAW recording from the latest full-frame mirrorless camera rolled out by Sony, the Alpha 1. This is all made possible with the Atomos Ninja V which will record pristine ProRes RAW images from the camera’s RAW 4.3K output up to 60fps. Sony’s Alpha 1 combines high-resolution and high-speed performance,...

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Five Must-Have Premiere Pro Plugins in 2021

Different software is better for different things. It’s a fact of life. With NLEs that sometimes means round-tripping between color grading programs, visual effects, and your basic timeline, plus you might be using standard image editors to make additional assets. One advantage of modern editing software is a support for plugins. These tools can add...

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Learn the Art Of Trailer Editing From Professional Hollywood Editors

In 2013, a small team of professional editors in Los Angeles, CA got together to form a new type of training program. They had spent 15 years of trial and error to learn editing skills, working with nearly all the major studios including Universal Pictures, Fox, Warner Bros, Paramount, Netflix, HBO, Disney, and Marvel. The team has quickly realized...

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Closer Look at the Tilta Float and DJI RS 2

Gimbals changed the game for independent film productions. These days they simply continue to get better. One of the latest for creators is the DJI RS 2, a relatively affordable and feature-rich handheld stabilizer. Even after various improvements, there are still some hassles with gimbal use, mainly related to alternate configurations and mounting....

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Meet the ARRI AMIRA Live Camera

The legendary German camera maker has just announced a brand new version of its AMIRA camera. The ARRI AMIRA Live is specifically designed for multi-camera live broadcasts while eliminating the external cabling between the camera body and the fiber adapter. This setup results in a cleaner and more reliable configuration for live productions. Besides...

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How to Achieve a Cinematic Look in Camera

Part of getting the cinematic look involves actually real-world tools that impact the image and change how the camera sees what’s in front of it. It’s isn’t as simple as using that fancy LUT. Settings, exposure, optics, and other tools will have a huge impact on the possibilities of your final image. And while there can be a mentality of “fixing it...

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DJI Introduces its First FPV Drone System

As previously announced last week, DJI has today introduced their first FPV drone system. With three different flying modes to choose from, the DJI FPV Drone can reach a maximum speed of 87 mph (140km/h). Even at this blazing-fast speed, DJI’s RockSteady EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) technology will help ensure the footage you capture is smooth....

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RØDE to Address Wireless GO II Export Issues with a Firmware Update

Less than a week ago, RODE Microphones announced their latest Rode Wireless Go II microphone system. It turns out, though, that some users who already managed to get their hands on the setup have experienced certain issues referring to exporting larger uncompressed files via the RØDE Central app. The proprietary software allows you to set up device...

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