An American shot in "A Fistful of Dollars" (1964)
If you have watched a classic Western, you've likely already seen the American shot in action. Here's all you need to know about the shot.
Jump cut scene in "Shaun of the Dead" (2004)
Filmmakers throughout history have used the jump cut in jarring but effective ways. It's a technique every filmmaker should know about.
Green Screen work is complex, even under ideal circumstances, and working with footage that hasn't been lit or shot properly can be pretty tough. In this segment, we show you how to fix those rough and discolored edges that are often left after pulling an initial key.
Knowing what bitrate you need to set your Twitch stream to is not only essential for your stream's quality but also for your viewers.
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H.264 has been around for quite a while, but it's still the most widely used video compression standard today.
HEVC (H.265) is today's standard feature art
HEVC has become the industry's compression standard. H.265 offers some clear advantages over H.264 in many situations.
To understand what a shutter angle is, you must first understand film-based camera mechanics. Here's what you need to know.
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Throughout the history of cinema, filmmakers, big and small, have used the freeze frames in their projects, but why?
Over the shoulder shot
The over the shoulder shot is an important and essential element of cinematic vocabulary. Here's why it's so vital.
Mise-en-scène means “placing on stage” and refers to props, lighting, wardrobe and blocking.
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