

DJI Ronin 4D Series: FLEX Mode with Jib Arm

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…


Rosco and ShotDeck Release All-New Rosco Color Feature
There are few companies that are as foundational to the film industry as Rosco. The global leader in color and lighting solutions has partnered with the world’s largest database of cinematic lenses in ShotDeck. Combined they connect together two of the most significant pieces in the visual design format:…

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…

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…

Oscars Winners 2023
The Oscars 2023 was one for the books! The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood shined like the brightest star in the sky this past Sunday night. With the dust finally settling after yet another year of movie-making, one thing is certain. No one had a bigger night than the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere…

Complete List of Oscar Nominees 2023
It’s the most spectacular time of the movie-making year! The 2023 Oscar season has begun and the nominees are fresh off the presses. As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 95th Academy Awards this March, the industry buzz fills publications and…


Holiday Deals for Filmmakers 2022
Happy holidays! Whether you seek the ideal gift for that filmmaker in your life or are yourself a filmmaker in pursuit of the best filmmaking deals, you’re in the right place.
We’re rolling off Black Friday and Cyber Monday and into the holiday season. The bottom line is some deals dissolved…


The YouTube Kickstarter with Sven Pape
EditMentor recently unveiled its latest virtual workshop with award-winning editor and YouTuber Sven Pape. The YouTube Kickstarter workshop reveals what you need to know in order to be a successful content creator.
We live in the era of online prosperity where you can make a career out of creating…

Best Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers 2022
Lights! Camera! Savings! Black Friday and Cyber Week is the time of year when filmmakers can score huge savings for the tools and resources they need to succeed. Let’s face it, film gear by its very nature is not cheap. This is why the discerning filmmaker habitually waits for this 10-day stretch of…



British Cinematographer VOD Filmmaking Platform: BCinePlayer
With all the filmmaking knowledge available online, you might think you can uncover the best free filmmaking resources via your favorite search engine. However, search engines yield an over-saturation of content from mostly unreliable sources. Luckily for budding filmmakers everywhere, there’s a better…

Ava Berkofsky ASC and Insecure Celebrate Dark Skin Tones
As Insecure comes to a close following five celebrated seasons, the coming-of-age series helmed by Issa Rae will certainly sparkle among the stars of other iconic HBO shows. Cinematographer Ava Berkofsky, ASC played a crucial role in devising the look of Insecure, joining the seminal series in its second…

Tiffen Warm Diffusion Filters 2022
The Tiffen Company manufactures filters that filmmakers trust from discerning amateurs to Hollywood cinematographers. Over the years, Filmmakers Academy’s cinematography mentor, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, reviewed the quality and value of Tiffen Filters. He even worked alongside the Tiffen Company to create…


BLUESHAPE 2022: Powering the Film Industry
Blueshape is not only a leading battery company that powers productions across the film industry, but it also empowers filmmakers to think eco-friendly. As a V-lock and Gold Mount battery manufacturer, Blueshape creates some of our favorite products from waterproof batteries to award-winning generators.
In…