Audio & Visual Effects
Film Sound: Importance, History & How To Record It The Right Way
Sound design is an important part of the filmmaking process. It’s used to create suspense, excitement, and add realism to a film. However, oftentimes sound design will be overlooked when it comes time for nominations and awards because many people don’t understand how much work…
Blue Screen vs Green Screen: Which Is Best? [With Examples & Tutorials]
When it comes to visual effects, blue screens and green screens are at the core of movie magic. They’re the unsung heroes that transport actors from a studio to the farthest reaches of the imagination. We’ll jump into the nuances that separate blue screens from…
Sound Editing vs. Sound Mixing: The Ongoing Battle
A sound is a form of energy. For sound to be created, there has to be a vibrating object that creates waves in the air. Sound affects our lives in many ways. It can create a soothing environment, it can attract people to your business…
Best Condenser Mic in 2025: 26 Top Condenser Mics For Recording Amazing Audio
You might be wondering what the best condenser mic is. It’s a tricky question and we’re going to try to answer it in this article. As we try and answer the question, we’ll provide you a detailed Buyer’s Guide for the best condenser mics on…
Elements of Sound Design That Should be Present In Every Film
Although a film’s primary focus is the visual elements, it falls short if the sound design is off. Sound design involves adding effects that make the film sound natural and make the story flow. They draw the viewer into the world of the film. The…
How To Choose The Right Sound Effects For Your Trailer
Sound effects have been a crucial component in trailers for a long time now. They build atmosphere, help evoke the emotions you wish your audience to feel, and serve as punctuation to the narrative flow of your work. Some trailers even forego music completely, relying…
How To Make a Movie: 4 Essential Ingredients That Helped Me Make a No-Budget Feature Film
We have a special article today from Zander Weaver, which details his process for making a feature film. In the article, he covers how to make a movie and explains the reasoning behind each of his choices along the way. This is a must read….
Film Music: Songs vs. Scores vs. Stock Music
Film music is an integral part of the filmmaking process. Selecting music to fit your film, as well as deciding what pieces go with which scenes, is a real skill. By now you may be asking: is there even a difference between songs, scores, and…
The 7 Reasons Why Video Transcription is Important in Post-Production
Today we discuss video transcription. Never heard of it? Don’t think it applies to you? Then you need to read this article! Here we explain the importance of video transcription, how it’s overlooked in lots of productions (big and small) and how it can make your…
The Nuts & Bolts of Insurance For Filmmakers and Video Production Companies
I want to talk about a rarely discussed issue in the video production community. This is a factor that’s either glossed over or otherwise completely ignored, by both production company owners and those that write about video production. I don’t mean to sound too dramatic, but…
