The Art of Choosing Documentary Music

Choosing music for any project is a make or break transaction. Lets turn to independent documentary filmmaker Dan Perez for some tips. The post The Art of Choosing Documentary Music appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Video: How to Establish Motivated Lighting for Natural Looking Interviews

Lighting plays one of the most prominent roles in the visual aspect of a film—no matter if it is an interview, a music video, or a Hollywood production. Here’s a primer for motivated interview lighting. The post Video: How to Establish Motivated Lighting for Natural Looking Interviews appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

The Create Fund: Stephen Small-Warner’s Attention-Grabbing Vertical Videos

Stephen Small-Warner’s unique films are made for mobile devices. Here are his thoughts on vertical videos and advice for creating captivating content. The post The Create Fund: Stephen Small-Warner’s Attention-Grabbing Vertical Videos appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Tutorial: How to Give Your Video the Summer Feel

Run through some helpful tips you can use when color grading video footage to help promote the sense of warm summer days. The post Tutorial: How to Give Your Video the Summer Feel appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

5 Videography Classes to Boost Your Skills in 2022

Do you dream of becoming a filmmaker . . . or an even better one? Here’s a list of the five best resources in 2022. It‘s that time of year when people start thinking about goals to achieve after January 1. There are several popular, personal 2022 resolutions—such as prioritizing mental health and eating a… Continue reading 5 Videography Classes to Boost Your Skills in 2022

Boom Microphone vs. Lavalier: What’s the Best Recording Mic?

The first step to getting good audio is picking the right microphone. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the boom mic and lavalier. If you have a production gig coming up, you’ve likely got your camera locked down and ready to go. Right? Everything is going to go flawless. Right? But, dear… Continue reading Boom Microphone vs. Lavalier: What’s the Best Recording Mic?