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Footage
4K Editing System Requirements
To start off, you’ll need to ask yourself some questions about your projects. What type of footage will you be editing: R3D, CinemaDNG, ProRes, XAVC S, mp4?
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Better DSLR Footage
When you see a film in the theatre, you’re looking at footage that has been professionally colour corrected and graded to give a stunning result. But film straight out of the camera is actually a fairly flat image with far
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7 Archived Footage Tips
Looking to fill the gaps in your documentary with archival footage? Here are 7 must-know tips for documentary filmmakers and video editors. Whenever you are working on a documentary film that focuses on history or features flashbacks to yesteryear, odds
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History Retold with Archived Footage
History is a treasure trove of stories, and while some of its narrative bounties are easy to find, others are buried and need to be dug up. Source: Pond5 Blog
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A-Roll and B-Roll Explained
A-Roll and B-Roll. These are the two most common types of footage used in videos. They play two completely different roles and they need to be understood to tell a great story. Here’s A-Roll and B-Roll explained. Learn even more
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Simple Tips for Better Footage
Struggling to get a better composition? Here are five simple ways you can take your film or video project to the next level. Source: Check Out These 5 Super Simple Tips for Shooting Better Footage
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