Want to know more about using Adobe Premiere Elements? The expert tutorials listed in this guide run the gamut from getting started with the software to advanced tips, tricks and...

Whether you wish to create a documentary for a school project or hope to make it to the box office, there are steps you must take to make a successful film. Fortunately, this is possible...

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The film festival world can be confusing, but is essential to the independent and international film markets. Here is a guide to film festivals of different regions, countries, specialties...

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Animation is composed of a series of still images that sequentially progress to create the illusion of movement. It involves the creation of many challenging art requirements. Learn...

Discover the features of the top digital animation programs. Find out which digital software is right for your project.

CrazyTalk lets you bring your favorite photo to life by adding lip-synced audio. This professional-level character editor is great for rich multimedia creation. Take a dip in the uncanny...

Animation began almost 2,000 years ago with a device called the Zoetrope. Now, fans can enjoy animation in hand drawn, CGI and stop motion formats. From the early days to new cutting...

The 1950s featured an explosion in stop motion animation. Bright Hub looks at the growth in pop culture and commercialism as it deal with the advent of this animation technique.

Whether you’re bored and / or wanting to experiment, you can create your very own clay animation! It’s easy, plus it’s fun to do with friends!

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Stop motion animation began in the early 1900s and is almost as old as film itself. What were the origins of this specific type of animation and how did it progress over time? Read...

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So, you’ve just a made a stop motion project and now need to add in the voices, sound effects, and music. Here’s how to add dialogue to a stop motion video.

Showing the dailies can be an important part of any film's production. Digital video films are the same, but have some advantages and challenges all their own.

On-Camera lighting is just what you’ve been looking for to give that dark shot an added appeal or shot of light. In this article, we will look at this lighting technique and see...

Here are a just a few tips to keep in front of you when you have to sit down for menial camera cleaning affairs.

Panning motion is difficult, and here are a few principles to make it work.

Here are just a few terms that are commonly used in digital video.

Learn how to record and place your own outside sound effects into your digital video project.

Picking the right video camera for your film is crucial, especially when you have a specific purpose as in documentary production.

Here are some great tips for working with a Sony PD-150 digital video camera.

"Gimme the phone now!" That's a direct police officer quote from Narces Benoit's camera phone video shot in Miami in 2011. Benoit's phone was then confiscated...

The film festival world can be confusing, but is essential to the independent and international film markets. Here is a guide to film festivals of different regions, countries, specialties...

The Sundance Film Festival is held in the middle of winter. If you are planning to attend the film festival, make sure you have your winter gear because it can be a cold one. Here are...

Canadian film festivals are as varied and widespread as the Great White North itself. Industry professionals, film critics, cinematography students, and movie fans all have the opportunity...

At look at the film submission process for the Vancouver International Film Festival and some tips to help you along the way.

Here is a look at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and some tips for submission.

The Berlin Film Festival is one of the largest in the world. But, how do you enter it, and when are the deadlines? Learn more here!

The Newport Beach Film festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals. It gives out the Audience Awards and Jury Awards to different film genres. This article discusses how...

The Hollywood Film Festival is famous for giving indie filmmakers the exposure in Hollywood. There are many festivals in this popular film festival.

The Provincetown International Film Festival or simply, the Provincetown Film Festival accepts narrative entries such as documentary and short films. If you are planning to join this...

The Miami International Film Festival and Florida Film Festival are just two of the well-known Florida film festivals. Both film festivals offer great opportunities to emerging and...

Think you know everything about video editing? Take our quiz and determine whether you are a savvy editor, an amateur or somewhere in between.

Learning the ins and outs of HD video can be intimidating even for the most experienced videographer. Here is a quiz to see where you are at, and what you still need to learn.

Are you a movie buff? Think you know your classics? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about classic cinema and learn some trivia about your favorite films.

Are you a movie buff? Do you know who directed your favorite movies? Take this quiz to learn more about some of the IMDB's top rated films and the directors who brought...

At least one movie has affected every one of us in our lifetime. Covered here are 25 of the all time best movies that have changed the world in one way or another. See if your list...

Think you know everything there is to know about the golden age of film? How about the people and devices that came just before that time? If so, check out this quick and fun...

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When setting out to make a movie, you don't have to have millions of dollars on hand for the production. Many people make movies every year for little to no out-of-pocket expenses...

Everyone loves watching MTV-style videos on YouTube and other sites. Learn how to make splashy videos set to your favorite music and become the envy of all your friends.

Think that Hollywood is recession-proof? It's not. Recent events have severely hurt the Hollywood film production, and these events may be changing the industry in dramatic...

Whether you wish to create a documentary for a school project or hope to make it to the box office, there are steps you must take to make a successful film. Fortunately, this is possible...

A wedding is not complete without the video that captures the moment the bride and the groom exchanges their vows and professes their love for one another. When a bride begins to plan...

Shooting in 3D follows the same concept as the human eyes. The left eye sees from one perspective, and then the right eye sees from another. Things they see are almost identical, but...

Shooting a movie requires both technical and creative skills to tell a good story. During the shoot, any or both of these may be overlooked because of varying reasons. Common mistakes...

When you decide you want to try to learn the trade of a filmmaker, there is a lot of room to stumble. Whether you want to make movies, music videos or just shoot someone's wedding...

When a filmmaker is starting out, there are a lot of mental blocks that arise due to fear, insecurities and anxiety. Often a filmmaker will feel alone and overwhelmed. It is at times...

There is more to videotaping your baby's entrance into the world than pointing and shooting. For instance, who will do the filming? Does the hospital even allow it? These...

While boudoir photography has been popular for years, consumers are now trending toward video as a medium. To be considered a legitimate business, videographers looking to specialize...

Color temperature is an important aspect of both photography and videography. This is an important aspect of both white balancing and getting the best quality image possible from your...

One of the fun jobs a videographer can get is to work with bands or singers with both music videos and live concert or event footage. It is a job that takes a lot of practice to get...

Beginner screenwriters will find numerous books on the shelves of their local book stores promising to teach them how to write a screenplay. With so many different views on screenwriting...

Genre often plays into film scripts quite a bit because of the common audiences they pull in. How to employ the elements of different genres when working on your screenplay.

Short film scripts can be difficult as we don't usually see a lot of short films in general, and they have some dramatic differences from features. Here are some tips on how to...

Out of northern Europe we received a commandment to return film to a form of realistic honesty. The Dogme 95 movement intends to do this by rejecting the modern staples of film.

The short film is a unique medium, so there are certain things to consider when coming up with an idea for one.

You can't just mail your completed screenplay to a producer and wait for a reply. Producers don’t entertain new screenplays unless they come through screenwriting agents....

Screenwriters have a special relationship with the industry because they are often seen less. Much dealing are filtered through agents. Here are some tips about how to manage the relationship...

Writing is a lonely business. Unlike working in an office, there are few people to talk to and exchange ideas. So don't be afraid to get out of your insular writing shell and talk...

It should never be said that there is a hard line structure to how the story of a screenplay should be, but there is a generally known structure that is mostly common in feature filmmaking...

Here is a look at the best screenplay software programs out there.

Adobe Premiere Elements 10 includes a few improvements and updates which make editing video easy for the filmmaker. This program introduces a more streamlined organizer, easier sections...

If you're in the market for 3D animation software, it's definitely worth your time to check out MotionStudio 3D – a new product from Corel. We’ll take a look at...

When looking for software to fulfill your video editing needs, there are many options available on the market to choose from. When you decide what your specific needs are, these reviews...

Some consumer video editing programs have trouble handling a lot of codecs, giving you fewer options. Here is a look at different video editing software packages that allow for the...

We're all a little leery of free programs. They often don't do what they say they're going to do, and then there's the problem with viruses. DVDVideoSoft offers a number...

EDIUS is a full video editing program. It supports a wide-variety of formats, and its motto is "Edit Anything". It also comes with a hefty price tag. Learn whether this program...

Chroma key uses green screen backgrounds to composite images together, and this requires a detailed post-production program. Here is a look at the top software options on the market...

ScriptBuddy is a new screenwriting platform that allows screenwriters to pen their manuscript online with an easy to use engine. With some glaring limitations and the inability to work...

Imaginate 2.0 helps you animate your images or photos so you can create interesting slideshows or even videos of your favorite memories. This program is fairly inexpensive, but is it...

Screenwriters are always looking for good software to create their screenplays. The best programs include Final Draft and Movie Magic but there are other alternatives on the market...

Want to know more about using Adobe Premiere Elements? The expert tutorials listed in this guide run the gamut from getting started with the software to advanced tips, tricks and...

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Adobe presents editors with one of the most powerful tools for video editing: After Effects. With the ability to create graphics and animate projects to achieve almost any goal...

Windows Movie Maker is the perfect program for new video editors running a PC, especially if they want to cut together home movies, presentations, and simple projects. Here are some...

Mac users will find that the iLife package makes creating and altering their own media a practical possibility. iMovie is the simple video editing option here, and can be used by digital...

Final Cut Pro has developed itself into one of the most prevalent video editing programs, even stealing some of the thunder from the industry favorites. The software is intricate,...

Find out how to use the iClone 4 animation software with this iClone 4 tutorial. It includes an overview of the interface and step by step instructions for basic features.

An introduction to Apple Certified Training for DVD Studio Pro.

Video conversion is one of the most essential parts of the post-production process, especially as we diversify the types of formats we use. Here are several articles outlining everything...

Learning how DVDs work, how to manage the software, what hardware to get, and what makes a professional product is critical if you want to become a DVD author. Here is a set of tutorials...

Imagination is the limit when it comes to the special effects any person can use in a movie production. From photorealistic to fantastic effects, these visual elements require combining...

Shooting on chroma screen is now a popular way to produce special effect shots not only in professional productions but also in amateur works. Find out how you can incorporate this...

Sitting down to edit a video can feel overwhelming thanks to all the tools and techniques available to editors. While there seems to be an abundance of information to learn, here are...

A lot of home video producers may know the basics of video editing, but to really be at a professional level you have to go beyond simple cutting and pasting. Here are some tutorials...

Most post-production systems are simply software operating on regular computers with peripherals, but the Casablanca system brings in a hardware component for an interesting integration...

The post production field is one of the most lucrative for the professional film and video industries, as long as you know what to look for. Here is an outline of what you need to know...

Online video editing may finesse things, but offline video editors build it from the ground up. Here is a look at the process of going from an offline editor to an online editor and...

The .m2ts video format is so specific that it may actually cause you some problems when you are trying to use it as part of your digital video post-production process. Here are a few...

Trying to find the best equipment for your movie? Are you having trouble finding the right camera for each shot? The right film production equipment can make the difference...

The dolly has long been seen as the most popular piece of filmmaking equipment when working with moving camera shots. However, a new piece of equipment called a camera slider has popped...

Here is a look into gaffer tape, which is a versatile work tape that is used in the film industry.

Field production is hard on video equipment, so here are a few tips for protecting them from the climate.

Learn about exposure range and how to use it to get the brightness in images correct.

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With each passing year, more and more items become available to make video capturing easier. The problem most consumers are running into is deciding between the hundreds of products...

Here are a few ways to troubleshoot issues that may arise with your microphones.

Forget tapes, memory cards are the next stage in media storage.

Learn about the different elements that make up an interactive DVD.