25+ Summer Films Used Blackmagic Design Cameras, Resolve, Fusion, or other BMD Gear

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Do you know what I love? I love being able to use the same cameras or software as a big Hollywood Summer Blockbuster. I know what we see on screen has more to do with the talent behind the camera or edit, but it sure does help my self-esteem to have some of the same […]

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Siggraph 2017: the beginning of the end for assistant editors

Siggraph 2017: the beginning of the end for assistant editors 1

Siggraph 2017 is essentially an NAB show for Pixar computer science geeks and VFX artists. But it also reveals the cutting edge of technology poised to make its way into the general post-production world. And for those paying attention, this year’s conference gave prescient insight as to how the job market may be eroded in […]

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ART OF THE CUT with Oscar nominated editor, Lee Smith, ACE on DUNKIRK

ART OF THE CUT with Oscar nominated editor, Lee Smith, ACE on DUNKIRK 3

Lee Smith, ACE has cut numerous films with Christopher Nolan, including Interstellar, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception (for which he was nominated for an ACE EDDIE), The Dark Knight (for which he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Editing), The Prestige and Batman Begins. He was also nominated for an Oscar for editing Master […]

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Filmmaker Friday featuring Filmmaker Matt Alonzo

With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a filmmaker. Filmtools decided to take a deeper look into the world of a Filmmaker. This week, we had the opportunity to speak to Filmmaker Matt Alonzo about his work. This is what he said: What inspires you? Matt Alonzo: […]

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RED Hydrogen One prototype now revealed

RED Hydrogen One: prototype hands-on

RED’s smartphone will be better at video than many mirrorless and small DSLRs, according to a recent video published on YouTube. The first images of RED Hydrogen One are now available, courtesy of American vlogger Marques Brownlee, also known by his YouTube username, MKBHD. The channel, which has close to 4.5 million subscribers, had more […]

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