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Cine Gear LA Expo 2023 Field Guide
The Cine Gear Expo has served as a launchpad for filmmaking equipment and advancements since 1996. As filmmaking professionals, it’s the ideal setting to get your hands on gear, learn about new services, and network with your peers. This year, Cine Gear returns to Paramount Pictures Studios on Melrose. Filmmakers Academy will be in attendance […]
How AI Video Tools Are Changing the Film Industry 2023
AI has made remarkable strides in recent years, impacting various industries and changing how we live and work. With its uncanny ability to reshape itself around cutting-edge technology, the film industry has already begun its fusion with AI tools. You might not believe how AI video tools are changing the film industry in 2023 and […]
Doing It All In DaVinci – PART 6: Overview of Audio in Fairlight
Dale Campbell of Still Moving Media guides you through using Davinci Resolve to edit, grade and finish audio on an advert for Aston Martin.
Doing It All In DaVinci – PART 5: Lighting Effects
Dale Campbell and Still Moving Media turn their attention to Lighting Effects for Davinci Resolve.
Doing It All In DaVinci – Part 2: Adjusting Color Temperature
Dale Campbell and his team at Still Moving Media are back with the second part of their Doing It All In Davinci series and today they’re looking at Blackmagic Raw and Color Temperature.
5 Rosco SoftDrop Backdrop Techniques
Picking the right backdrop for your scene is essential to create the perfect atmosphere and setting the right mood for your project. Rosco’s Academy Award® and Emmy® winning SoftDrop backdrops are a popular choice for filmmakers because of their versatility and practicality in delivering photo-realistic backgrounds. Their non-reflective surface, durability, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness […]
Filmmakers Academy Features Premium Filmmaking Podcasts
Filmmakers Academy presents three of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. They explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the specific needs of filmmakers. Get to know our premium filmmaking podcasts and how to tune in to […]
Film vs Digital: Celluloid in the Digital Era with DP Rafael Leyva
Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing strong compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many […]
Documentary Filmmaking in a War Zone: Wounded Land
The inherent challenges documentary filmmakers face are magnified in a war zone. Most filmmakers contend with gear limitations, lack of power sources, and recording usable sound. But consider all that while moving through the rubble of a liberated town that was halfway leveled just days before. Filmmaker Andriy Semenyuk spent part of 2022 traveling through […]
NAB 2023 Field Guide
NAB 2023 turns 100 this year! To celebrate the Centennial of one of the best filmmaking tradeshows on the planet, let’s gush over the spectacular innovations filmmakers can expect! The NAB Show’s tagline says it all, “Where Content Comes to Life.” Kicking off at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Saturday, April 15, and continuing […]