Up and running with Apple Motion…in 20 minutes
For a lot of editors, After Effects is overkill but the rudimentary motion graphics tools in their NLE of...
4K OLED UHD Monitor from Panasonic is More Than a True Plasma Replacement
The difference that HD grading monitors can make for projects of any size, from Hollywood productions all the way...
Editing Action: a new course on moviola.com
While editing dialogue is a vital skill in filmmaking, it can be argued that editing action is even more...
Large sensor lens coverage: taking old glass to the “breaking” point
Old glass and large sensors need a lot of testing. The results may surprise you. In this article I...
Basic Structure of a Screenplay – free course
Good story is vital to filmmaking, regardless of whether you’re creating a documentary, reality TV, or a screenplay for...
The simplest interview setup ever: the modern update
Many years ago I wrote about the simplest interview lighting setup ever. Here’s my modern take on that same...
Speed lighting: more lessons from the ARRI Academy
The ARRI Academy isn’t only about learning how cameras work. We also teach how to use them. I’ve never...
ARRI Signature Primes: the conscious design of softness
This is a story about a lens family whose soft focus backgrounds were consciously designed, and the lens mount...
Compression: the editor’s secret weapon for taming audio
Far too many editors are afraid to touch audio tools like parametric EQ and compression. It’s unfortunate, since the...
Filmmaker Friday featuring Filmmaker Justin Jones
With hundreds of careers and opportunities, the Filmmaking industry can be a unique experience for a Filmmaker. Options include pitching...
