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Animation

How to Make a Color Script for Animation Projects

Tutorial • Beginner

A color script is a sequential visual outline of how you want to map out the color, lighting and emotional beats in an animation or film. Learn how to make...

Jonathan Lam • 4 Jul 2024
Post-Production

The Ethics of AI in Film: Balancing Creativity with Tech

Tutorial • Beginner

AI is transforming the film industry in incredible ways, from enhancing visual effects to helping write scripts. But as with any powerful tool, it comes with...

Jonathan Lam • 3 Jul 2024
Production & Recording

What Is a Grip in the Movie Industry?

Tutorial • Beginner

There are so many roles in film production that it can get confusing to keep track of who does what. One job that often has people scratching their heads is...

Marie Gardiner • 27 Jun 2024
Livestreaming

How to Make a Waiting Screen for Live Streaming and Use Looping Video With OBS

Tutorial • Beginner

There are times when your stream might not be live but you still want something on the screen. Here's how to make 'starting soon' overlays, 'we'll be right...

Marie Gardiner • 26 Jun 2024
Production & Recording

Exploring the World of Aspect Ratio

Tutorial • Beginner

Understanding what is aspect ratio is crucial for anyone involved in creating, or displaying visual content. It describes the shape of images and screens by...

Jonathan Lam • 20 Jun 2024
Cameras & Lenses

How to Improve Webcam Video Picture Quality With OBS Studio (Settings, Exposure, LUTs)

Tutorial • Beginner

OBS Studio is a great free and open-source tool for broadcasting, recording and streaming. Here we'll look at how to change the webcam settings to get the...

Marie Gardiner • 12 Jun 2024
Cameras & Lenses

What to Wear On Camera (And What to Avoid!)

Tutorial • Beginner

Want to host a webinar? Star in a web show? Do video interviews? Here's what to wear on camera (and what to avoid). You'll find the best colors to wear on...

Cindy Burgess • 4 Jun 2024
Production & Recording

How to Make a Storyboard for Video

Tutorial • Beginner

Struggling to explain your idea for a video? You need video storyboarding! It's a visual aid that shows how the video will unfold. Learn how to make a...

Cindy Burgess • 30 May 2024
Screen Recording

How to Get Best-Quality Screen Recording Video in OBS Studio

Tutorial • Beginner

Learn how to configure your video and output parameters in Open Broadcaster Studio to suit screen recording. These are the OBS best recording settings.

Kezz Bracey • 27 May 2024
Production & Recording

20 Types of Camera Movements and Shots to Master

Tutorial • Beginner

The types of camera movements you decide on can play an important part in the story you’ve chosen to tell. Let’s take a look at some of the camera actions...

Marie Gardiner • 24 May 2024
Composition

The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

Course • Beginner

Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Follow along to discover everything you...

Tom Graham • 23 May 2024
Post-Production

What is a Point of View in Movies & Videos? (1st & 3rd Person)

Tutorial • Beginner

Ever wondered why some movies make you feel like you're literally in the character's shoes, while others let you hover above the action like a cinematic...

Jonathan Lam • 23 May 2024