
One Filmmaking App to Rule Them All – Filmmakers Academy
The days of endlessly searching for reliable educational filmmaking videos are over with the Filmmakers Academy app!
Let’s face it, the internet is oversaturated with content — and most of it is from independent sources outside the film industry. This isn’t really optimal for filmmakers who…



The Look of Barbie: The Movie
Barbie is a film about the doll who inspired generations of children to follow their dreams. Created by Ruth Handler for her daughter Barbara, Barbie hit the shelves in 1959 and was the first contemporary doll for girls not modeled on a baby. Pretty groundbreaking, right?
Before the advent of Barbie,…





The Look of Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer is the story of the man behind the atomic bomb. Based on the Pulitzer-Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s newest film examines the gifted theoretical physicist, played by Cillian Murphy, as he wrestles with…

DJI Ronin 4D Series: FLEX Mode with Jib Arm

Shane Hurlbut, ASC on Spherical and Anamorphic Lens Choices
Two of cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s favorite lenses are the Leitz / Leica Summicron C spherical lenses and Caldwell Chameleon anamorphic lenses. Below we highlight the scenarios Shane uses for each lens choice.
So, if you’re digging through search engines to quickly find when is the…

ShotDeck Recreations Contest 2023
The ShotDeck Recreations Contest calls upon all filmmakers, photographers, and creatives across the internet to partake in the ultimate 2023 challenge. It’s time to put your skills to the test and see how you stack up against your fellow challengers.
The contest takes place throughout the month…



The Look of Asteroid City
Asteroid City is a film that’s not so much about extraterrestrial contact in a desert town as it is about humanity's deep desire for universal meaning — and the connection between the actor and their character.
Moreover, one can take away how the art of theatrical storytelling is a collective…

DJI Ronin 4D Series: Single Shooter Setup Guide
Welcome to the DJI Ronin 4D Series. Throughout this series, a string of industry professionals reveal how to get the most out of your Ronin 4D.
Gimbal Operator Jason Robbins considers the Ronin 4D one of the most versatile tools he’s ever worked with. In the first lesson, Jason shows you how to…


Filmmakers Academy vs MasterClass Review: Which is Best for Filmmakers?
More filmmakers than ever before are turning to online resources to learn from the masters. But what platform delivers the most comprehensive experience with real-world techniques and knowledge?
Both platforms include instructors that are leaders in the film industry. MasterClass, for example, furnishes…

HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE POST-PRODUCTION EDIT BAY
I sat down with Filmmakers Academy mentor Joaquin Elizondo for episode 35 of his Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast. Post-production is full of its own unique challenges separate from production. But let’s face it, sometimes they get overshadowed compared to some of the harrowing stories we hear from…