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Lessons from the origins and marketing of the creepypasta horror film, by the youngest director in A24 history.
Gather round, movie lovers and DIY film nerds alike, as we learn how this playful, inventive, hilarious gem was made.
“If you didn’t notice the visual effects in the movie, it doesn’t mean there weren’t any visual effects in the movie.”
Inside the cinematography, editing, and VFX of David Fincher’s thriller.
How to convey unspeakable horror with sound and a mirror.
How miniatures are used in film – and how to do it yourself.
Inspiring video essays on the inspiring artist.
A roundup of techniques for in-camera visual effects, and where and how they might be used.
Painterly panic and charming acceptance.
A half-plate of warmed-up leftovers from Ragnarok.
How a tiny short film grew to a big tiny feature film – with its heart intact.
The classic in-camera effect to trick the audience’s eye.
Or: How sustainable practices can make a $14.3 million film look like a blockbuster.
Breakdowns of form and function in Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic.
A roundup of tutorials on how to green screen without green screen.
Tips for working with effects while editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
An intro to incorporating holograms into your film.
How an animatic starring his action figures and his kids was just the final step toward a role the director prepared for his entire life.
Ideas and tutorials for creating visual effects Adobe Premiere Pro.
A look at virtual production, as first seen in The Mandalorian.
A guide to recreating space battles from Star Wars – at home, and with no CGI.
Careful polishing in post-production can make the ordinary look extraordinary…
A classic in-camera special effect, used in countless films, as old as cinema itself.
A short film shot by and starring only one person – and a detailed look at how it was done.
Between correction and grading, there is colour correction of skin – learn with these tutorials.
Stuck at home, but still want to make movies? Here are some ideas for shooting, editing and VFX on your own.
Create surreal, unique visuals and textures – in-camera, for next-to-no cost.
Star Wars goes Kung Fu starring Boy & Bear.
The classic film-making technique for capturing nighttime exteriors – using daylight.
Examples of motion design in movie titles and music videos.