There’s much to love about Filmmakers Academy from our amazing team of mentors to our highly produced content that helps make filmmakers become better in various filmmaking subjects. But it’s our amazing Filmmakers Academy app that allows members to really get the most out of our content, community, and mobile features. Keep reading to learn […]
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Singer/Songwriter Halsey released her all-new album-film If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in 2021. A potpourri of Halsey’s latest album with a medieval horror aesthetic, the film is not only genre-defying but an artistic wonder that explores and challenges the nature of femininity. The album-film was directed by Colin Tilley and shot by […]
Make 2022 the year you master your craft with the best online filmmaking courses. Never before has it been easier to learn directly from filmmaking professionals and grow in your filmmaking discipline. Every filmmaking course and lesson is streamable on your smartphone, tablet, computer, and smart TV with the Filmmakers Academy app (available at the […]
Filmmakers Academy places filmmaking education directly at your fingertips. You can use our platform to unlock a whole new realm of creative possibilities from refreshing your general knowledge on specific gear and techniques to swift support for challenges that arise while in the throes of production. We’re perfect for both in-the-moment questions and as a […]
Filmmaking is one of few art forms that actually necessitates an entire village to see a particular project through to the end. From working with storyboard artists in pre-production to the many departments and skilled artists in production and post, there are a ton of creative forces working towards the same goal. We’re in a […]
We capped off 2018 by looking at the American film industry, at those who dared to dream and in doing so changed filmmakers’ worlds for the better. If you didn’t see it, it’s right here. This first post of 2019 begins with the same theme – dreams; the dreams we have here at Filmmakers Academy […]
Good screenwriting doesn’t come easy. If you think it does, you’re probably not reading enough. It demands an understanding of universal truths and possessing a well-anchored self-awareness. This translates to numerous drafts, collaborations, and a proven toolkit of resources. Ultimately, it’s about doing what works for you. Every aspiring screenwriter should eventually bring their own […]
Chocolate and Vanilla, Yin and Yang, The Force and The Dark Side, Voice and Music. All things in this world require balance, room, air, peace. And like a Production Assistant trying to move an 18K, audio tracks work the best when they’re not stepping on each other’s toes. Let’s dive into DaVinci Resolve and the […]
There’s a million and one ways to rig a camera, here I go into detail on how I rig my cameras for “Studio Mode”
One of the most popular rigs out there is the handheld rig, because it allows you mobility and frees you up to get your shot fast. When it comes to figuring out the best way to configure your digital camera, there tends to be a lot of arms, a lot of cables, and a lot of accessories.
Breaking into the film industry means not being scared of the failure. You gotta be fearless.
Waiting for Lightning, a documentary about pro skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, began production in 2008. Over the course of those four years, the documentary would embrace the modern evolution of camera systems to complete the project.
You are going to Dubai to shoot a motorcycle race that will require mobility and high speed.
Once in a while in life, you meet someone who impresses you beyond your greatest expectations! We had that experience recently and wanted to share it with you.
Here is a little instructional video from our Hurlbut Visuals HDSLR Bootcamp. A huge thanks to editor Chris Fenwick (Slice Editorial) for taking the time to cut this footage!
I have talked in the past about the power of the hybrid approach. Taking the best from still photography and the best from motion picture photography and colliding them….
I have had many discussions about the different lens options other than Zeiss ZE’s and Canon’s that mount to the Canon cameras. Zeiss took it to the next level with their Canon mount CP2’s and their new Zooms that come out this summer.