Post-Production

How to Reverse a Clip in Premiere Pro — A Step-by-Step Guide

The days of Avid Media Composer serving as the industry’s only standard video editing program are coming to a close. With David Fincher and Coen Brothers having turned to Adobe Premiere Pro for their post-production needs, the barrier to entry of professional-level video editing is shrinking. There are many reasons why one would want to reverse a… Continue reading How to Reverse a Clip in Premiere Pro — A Step-by-Step Guide

Sam Kench

Succession Theme Song — How the Soundtrack Tells a Story

EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound  What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading Succession Theme Song — How the Soundtrack Tells a Story

Arielle Meimoun

What is Dolby Atmos — A Leap Forward in Exhibition Sound

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Chris Heckmann

How to Use a Green Screen in iMovie — 4 Quick and Easy Steps

BasicsOpen menu What is a Green Screen? Blue Screen vs Green Screen DIY Green ScreenOpen menu How to Make a Green Screen Green Screen Color Using a Green ScreenOpen menu How to Use a Green Screen Green Screen Lighting EditingOpen menu Best Green Screen Software Best Green Screen Background Videos How to Use a Green… Continue reading How to Use a Green Screen in iMovie — 4 Quick and Easy Steps

Kyle DeGuzman

Movie Sound — A Filmmaker’s Guide to Sound Effect Techniques

EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound  What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading Movie Sound — A Filmmaker’s Guide to Sound Effect Techniques

Drew Gula

The Making of The Last of Us — Writing, Visuals & FX Explained

The Last of Us is one of HBO’s most recent blockbuster television shows. Looking at a history of video game adaptations, the cards were stacked against the series, but it avoided all the pitfalls of previous takes on video games to become a resounding success. The secrets to the show’s quality can be found in… Continue reading The Making of The Last of Us — Writing, Visuals & FX Explained

Rex Provost

Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing — What’s the Difference?

EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound  What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing — What’s the Difference?

Alyssa Maio

What is Post-Production — The Final Steps in the Process

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Alyssa Maio

What Does MOS Mean in Film — Definition, Pros, and Cons

MOS is an important filmmaking technique that allows filmmakers to create powerful visuals through dialogue-driven scenes. It is a popular method used by directors of all genres to make their films stand out from the crowd. In this article, we will take a look at how MOS is used in filmmaking and why it has… Continue reading What Does MOS Mean in Film — Definition, Pros, and Cons

Kyle DeGuzman

What is Matte Painting in Movies — Definition and Examples

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Kyle DeGuzman

What is Compositing — VFX Compositing Techniques Explained

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Chris Heckmann

Motion Graphics Design Inspirations and Trends for 2023

Motion graphic design is an excellent visual storytelling tool utilized more and more often. They engage viewers and communicate ideas in a brisk yet captivating manner. With motion graphics, styles shift over time so it’s important to stay on top of trends. In this post, we’re going to go over a list of the biggest motion… Continue reading Motion Graphics Design Inspirations and Trends for 2023

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