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What is Colour Banding and How To Fix It In Davinci Resolve?

H264 is widely accepted online, but being an 8-bit codec it struggles with gradients. Learn how to fix this for better results.

By Lewis McGregor January 12, 2023 3 min read

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Film Talk

The Best Gifts For Filmmakers in 2023

Discover affordable filmmaker gifts for the filmmaker in your life. We’ve rounded up a list of budget-friendly presents that any filmmaker will love

By Lewis McGregor January 8, 2023 10 min read

Tech

What’s the Difference Between Aputure and Amaran?

Get a detailed look at the differences between lighting manufacturers Amaran and Aputure, including product offerings, quality, and price point. Find out which company is the best fit for your needs.

By Lewis McGregor January 6, 2023 8 min read

Writing

The Best Free Screenwriting Software

Are you a screenwriter or filmmaker on a budget? Look no further because we’ve compiled a list of the best free screenwriting software available.

By Lewis McGregor December 15, 2022 10 min read

Tech

The Best Black Friday Filmmaking Deals On Amazon UK

Looking for Black Friday Amazon deals for filmmaking equipment? This list has you covered.

By Lewis McGregor November 18, 2022 7 min read

Writing

How To Use The CUT TO Transition

The majority of screenwriting applications (such as Final Draft) will give you the option to add a transition to the end…

By Lewis McGregor February 20, 2022 3 min read

Film Talk

The Role and Responsibilities of an Executive Producer

Understand the role of an executive producer. Read about their impact on budget, team, & creative decisions in film & TV production.

By Lewis McGregor February 11, 2022 9 min read

Audio

XLR vs. Jack Cables: Exploring the Key Distinctions

XLR vs. Jack Cables: Unveiling the Differences in Audio Quality and Versatility for Filmmaking and Audio Industry. Choose the Best Cable for Your Need

By Lewis McGregor July 14, 2021 5 min read

Cinematography

Cinematography: Understanding Surface Divisions

The screen is a flat surface with one plane, and usually, filmmakers tell their story with one point of view…

By Lewis McGregor April 27, 2021 4 min read

Directing

How Many Takes Do You Need To Capture?

A common query that is often asked by new directors is; ‘how many takes for a single shot should be covered?’ Is…

By Lewis McGregor April 21, 2021 3 min read

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