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Horror Movie Editing: How To Add The Scare Factor In Your Film

Horror Movie Editing: How To Add The Scare Factor In Your Film Making a horror movie is one of the most challenging tasks. Jumpscares are not the only factor that contributes to how terrifying a film is. Filmmakers who have years of experience can falter at this challenge, but with some helpful tips, you can […]

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How to Record a Voiceover on Premiere Pro

How to record a voiceover on Premiere Pro. Getting a good quality piece of audio recording is crucial for any audio or video project. These days, videos with voiceovers in the background are a popular choice for many creators. It helps creators add a personal touch to their work and make more in-depth content. This […]

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Screenwriting Tools and Tips to Make Pre-Production a Breeze

Screenwriting Tools and Tips to Make Pre-Production a Breeze Have you ever wondered what it is that ensures the success of a film? Well, according to Alfred Hitchcock, it’s one thing: the script. The script acts as the foundation for your film: if the script is good enough, then the film will linger in the […]

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Filmstro V4 is coming. And it’s a WebApp!

We’re proud to announce that we have been very busy over the last several months re-building Filmstro from the ground up. This means we will give you an entirely new product - the Filmstro WebApp - which will become Version 4 of the product we launched way back in 2016. Already convinced? Register your interest […]

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6 Things to Know About Audio Editing

6 things to know about audio editing We may not realize this, but audio carries video. Picture this; you’re watching a beautifully shot video with exceptional camera work and direction but wait, the audio is distorting. There’s background noise, some static, ruining the beautiful shots your eyes are seeing. You’d probably shut it down after […]

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How Ring Lights Can Help Light Up Content Creation Process

How Ring Lights Can Help Light Up Content Creation Process Video is one of the most powerful mediums of communication. Whether you’re a brand or an independent filmmaker or creator, video production done right is a game-changer. Even if your camera-work, camera direction, sound, and script are high quality, bad lighting can make or break […]

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How do I copyright my music for free?

How do I copyright my music for free? Nowadays, it’s quite common to have legal battles over copyright infringements. Whether it’s a song or a creative idea, there are many copyright infringement issues worldwide. As a musician, an artist, or a creative, perhaps this has got you thinking of protecting your work if a dispute […]

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Filmmaking London: How to meet filmmakers

Filmmaking London: How to meet filmmakers In the filmmaking industry, networking plays a crucial role. Just like other careers where you must network to connect and learn more about the industry, filmmakers also have to meet and network. Irrespective of whether you study filmmaking in London or not, you need to learn about where to […]

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How to become a video editor: The ULTIMATE guide

How to become a video editor: The ULTIMATE guide There are many roles within the filmmaking industry, and one of the unsung heroes is that of the video editor. Precision, creativity and talent are just a few of the key ingredients to be a top video editor. They’re usually stuck inside on their monitors; video […]

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