LEARN FILMMAKING

Want to learn about making and editing videos and movies? Whether you want to become the next star YouTuber or just want to share a fun family video on Facebook, these guides will teach you everything you need to know.

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Guide to Using Stock Music in Your Film Projects
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Film Lighting Techniques, Examples & Tips for Beginners
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Essential Filming Techniques for Powerful Cinematography
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How to Record a Podcast: Essential Guide to Getting Started
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What Is a B-roll: A Short Guide
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How to Hide a GoPro for Concealed Filming
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15 Video Editing Tips & Techniques for Beginners
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How to Increase Your Gopro Recording Time
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What Does A Director Of Photography Do? (Tasks, Skills & Salary)
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Producer vs Director: What’s The Difference?
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How to Film a Video Podcast (Beginner’s Tutorial)
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30fps vs. 60fps: Differences & What’s Better
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How to Find a Lost GoPro (6 Smart Ways)
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21 Best Adapted Screenplays of All Time
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How to Connect a Camera to a TV (5 Easy Ways)
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Plot Structure: A Guide to Crafting Compelling Movie Narratives
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Color Gel Photography: Lighting Techniques for Vibrant Photos
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What Video Editing Software Do Youtubers Use in 2024?
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106 Best Vlogging Ideas for YouTube Success (Popular Genres)
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14 Common Video File Formats & Extensions (+ When to use Them)
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4k vs 1080p: Which Video Resolution Do You Need?
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How to Start a Vlog on YouTube in 2024 (+ Make Money)
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What Does a Gaffer Grip Do on a Film Set?
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7 Tips to Master Pulling Focus (+ Examples)
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Using Medium Shots in Films (+ Video Examples)
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Diegetic vs. Non Diegetic Elements & Sound (+ Video Examples)
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Practical Lighting Guide (Including Examples in Film)
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How to use a Two-Shot in Films (+ Examples)
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How to Vlog on an iPhone Like a Pro in 2024
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Films Shot Vertically (Examples + How to Do It Yourself)
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What Is Parallel Editing? (+ Popular Examples from Film)
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Matte Box or ND Filters – Which One Is Better for Filmmaking?
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How to Reverse a Video on iPhone Without an App
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Top Documentary Ideas for Filmmaking in 2024 (Research Backed)
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18 Creative Short Film Ideas for Students [2024]
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How to Convert 8mm to Digital Format (5 methods)
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How to Plan, Shoot & Edit a Hyperlapse Video
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Using a Camcorder for Video in 2024 (vs DSLR / Mirrorless)
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What is a Plate Shot? (+ How are Background Plates Used)
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How to Choose the Best Frame Rate for Your Videos
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How to Use Lookup Tables (LUTs) for Color Grading Video
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How to Use an Eye Level Shot in Photography & Filmmaking
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Frame Rate vs Shutter Speed (For Video & Photography)
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What Is a Dutch Angle? Tips, Techniques & Examples
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How to Add the VHS Effect to Videos (Desktop/iPhone/Android)
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Best Video Montage Makers for Beginners (Free & Paid)
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How to Remove Audio from Video (Windows, Mac & Mobile)
18 Filmmaking Tools a Beginner Filmmaker Actually Needs
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12 Trending Video Cuts Every Filmmaker Should Know in 2024
How to Make & Upload a YouTube Video in 2024 (For Free)
11 Different Types of Video Editing to Know (+ Trending Styles)
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7 Essential Camera Movements (+ Playable Video Examples)
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What Video Editing App Do TikTokers Use?
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Is iMovie a Good Video Editor?
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Which Free Video Editing Software Is Best for Beginners?
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How Do I Edit a Video on My iPhone for Free?
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Location Scouting Tips for Film Making & Photography in 2024
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What Camera do YouTubers Use in 2024? (+ Photographers & Celebrities)
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How to Get the Cinematic Look on Your Photos & Videos
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22 Types of Camera Shots & Angles to Use in Film & Photography
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What is Video Upscaling and How to Do It Properly in 2024
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What is Color Grading? Photography & Video Editing Techniques, Theory & Software
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How to Do a Dolly Zoom (+ 12 Examples of the Vertigo Effect)

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