Post Production

FILM EDITING MENTORSHIP – JOAQUIN ELIZONDO

Joaquin Elizondo created Hollywood Editing Mentor because he wanted to share knowledge and help other editors. When Joaquin relocated to Los Angeles, he had been working as an editor in broadcast media for 15 years (since 2002). Before even considering a mentorship, Joaquin thought he could reach…

Filmmakers Academy Music Licensing and Selection Course - Lesson 1

Film Theory, Post Production, Sponsored

Introduction to Sound and Music in Film

Chewed Gum Documentary - Alana Maiello looking up at the Mormon temple

Announcements, Post Production, Production

“Chewed Gum” Documentary Seeks Finishing Funds with DocLands

At its best, the value of documentary filmmaking allows filmmakers to bring an important subject to light in order to enact change for the betterment of the world. That’s what makes the documentary feature film Chewed Gum so prescient. It’s a film that follows the personal story of Alana Maiello,…

Cinematography, Post Production

Creating the Look of The Batman with Dave Cole and Matt Reeves

After months upon months of hand-wringing anticipation, the latest iteration of the Batman franchise released in 2022. And it was gorgeous! The cinematography of The Batman was a collaborative effort between director Matt Reeves, cinematographer Greig Fraser, and master colorist David Cole. They treat…

Post Production, Production, Sponsored

Barry Jenkins: The Artist’s Journey

Barry Jenkins metamorphosed the landscape of the film industry, and it will never be the same. For that, we are all grateful. Jenkins is most renowned for his smash hit film Moonlight, but the director has a filmography that continues to redefine the industry. And at his age, we can expect films for…

Post Production, Sponsored

Learn How To Edit with EditMentor

There was once a time when you would have to attend a traditional film school or watch dozens of random educational videos from random sources in order to learn how to edit. Those days are over. Whether you’re interested in brushing up your editing skills or wish to learn from square one, EditMentor…

Post Production, The Look Of

The Color of Dune with David Cole

Master Colorist David Cole took some time out of his busy day at FotoKem to sit down and talk with us about the color of Dune. Part of this interview was featured in The Look of Dune, which we highly recommend if you’re curious about how Denis Villeneuve and his team pulled off their daring space epic! David…

Off Topic, Post Production

Should Film Festivals Better Compensate Filmmakers?

Film festivals serve an astronomical role for filmmakers in the filmmaking community. They provide the space to screen and premiere films and could even connect filmmakers with interested distributors. But, is just having your film screened at the big ball enough for filmmakers, particularly in lieu…

Film Theory, Post Production, Sponsored

Musicbed: Timeless Films Need Cinematic Soundtracks

Part of what makes a film so timeless is the complementary nature it has between its visuals and cinematic soundtrack. Just imagine that iconic scene in Interstellar when Cooper (played by Matthew McConaughey) returns to the spacecraft Endurance from the ocean planet only to find that 23 years had elapsed?…

Post Production, Sponsored

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Workflow – Disney+ Safety

DaVinci Resolve revolutionized our post-production workflow for the Disney+ film Safety. Owned and developed by Blackmagic Design, DaVinci Resolve is a non-linear editing application that also specializes in color correction. But, its features and abilities go far beyond that. It puts everyone on…