COMMENTARY: The Internet Changed Television – Let’s Talk About it
Back in the day, television had to compete with movies. Sure, it was more accessible, but they had to keep people...
BEHIND THE SCENES: How ‘Days of Heaven’ Was Filmed With a Visually Impaired Cinematographer
In Terrence Malick’s Days of Heaven, tension brews when a wealthy, dying farmer is deceived into marrying a young woman at the behest...
CLASSROOM: B-Roll Explained with Shooting Tips
If you are new to video, you might wonder what the difference between A-roll and B-roll footage is. In this video,...
CLASSROOM: How to Use Essential Sound in Adobe Premiere to Mix and Improve Audio for Your Videos
It can be a hard concept to fully digest for a visual photographer making the transition to another essentially visual medium...
NEWS: Sony a9 Firmware 5.0 Update for Better Autofocus and Video Proxies
The a9 is the flagship mirrorless camera from Sony, announced almost 2 years ago. It is capable of filming in 4K despite...
CLASSROOM: Jordan Peele’s Advice to Thriller Writers Everywhere
Jordan Peele is a worker. The guy came up through the sketch comedy rankings, finally got recognition for Key and Peele, and now...
COMMENTARY: Is Syrp’s Genie the Lone Filmmaker’s Ultimate Tool?
As a filmmaker who often ventures on gigs as a lone wolf — or at the very least, with a skeleton...
NEWS: Craft Brewery Partners With Kodak to Create Beer That Doubles As Film Developer
Delaware craft brewery Dogfish Head has teamed up with Kodak to create SuperEIGHT, an analog-inspired Super Gose beer designed specifically to develop...
NEWS: Netflix Added More “Originals” to Its Library Last Year Than Existing TV or Film
Netflix is famously one of the most cash-happy entertainment companies in the world. Only Disney spends more per year on acquiring...
NEWS: IP Video Is For everyone – Not Just Big Broadcasters
Sending video over a network instead of a conventional video cable has all sorts of advantages. Here's a quick look at...
COMMENTARY: Process – A Short Film About a Large Format Photographer
Process is a 3-minute short film by director Will Campbell that looks into the mind of a large format photographer. “It’s a stylish,...
NEWS: Netflix is Doubling Down on Interactive TV
Netflix changed the game for streaming services when Bandersnatch dropped last December. The Black Mirror instalment allows viewers to control the story they’re watching, a privilege...