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Jourdan Aldredge
How to Edit a YouTube Video: Everything You Need to Know from Start to Finish
It’s incredible to think about, but just over 15 years ago Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. ...
The Enduring Power of Ingmar Bergman’s Cinematography
There’s just something timelessly beautiful about Ingmar Bergman’s films. I know, I know; there’s ...
Everything Filmmakers Need to Know about Genre Theory
As part of our on-going series where we discuss different film theories and explore how to use them ...
How Kathryn Bigelow Shaped Modern Action Cinema
What if I told you that the first woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director was actually the ...
What Does Auteur Theory Mean for Modern Filmmakers?
When speaking about film and video, there is no term more revered than the word “auteur” as a ...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Editing YouTube Videos
Trust me when I say this — when starting or growing a YouTube channel, there are a lot of mistakes ...
Adobe Announces New “Remix” Feature Plus Other Premiere Pro Updates
Adobe just announced new February 2022 updates for the Creative Cloud, including some exciting new ...
Understanding Shot Angles and Levels
*Updated February 2022 When looking back through film history, it’s amazing to think about how much ...
What is Film Theory? And How Can You Use It for Your Projects?
When it comes to film and video, there’s a lot to learn when you’re first starting off. First and ...
Best Film Editing: The 10 Best Edited Films of All Time
Just as it is with trying to rank the best-written, -directed, or -shot movies of all time, it’s ...
The Invisible Editor: A Guide to Continuity Editing for Film and Video
Let’s face it: As much as any film and video editor would love to have their name front and center ...
What Is Soviet Montage Theory (And How to Use it)
In my humble opinion, there is no greater seven minutes in modern cinema history than the famous ...