Production Insights

Users are demanding more from their devices these days. Production monitors are no exception. When filming his latest project filmmaker Alan Stockdale turned to the Atomos Sumo19 HDR production monit…

Congratulations. You did it. You finished your indie film. But, now you need to get people to SEE it. That’s where Smarthouse Creative enters the picture. We’ve worked with hundreds of independent fi…

When a big part of your job is creating art for commerce, it’s really easy to get busy with the commerce side of things and forget to feed your artist side. Ten years ago, a friend of mine got a tatt…

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 15 Studio is a very interesting post-production offering. Resolve 15 Studio has so many options and directions you could lose yourself and endlessly work on improvin…

2018 was a big year for the production industry with ever-evolving technology, new shooting techniques, tons of new cameras, lighting and more. It's always interesting to imagine what the next year h…

Success in any field or endeavor in life usually starts in the same place; establishing goals. As your business heads into 2019, it’s important to consider what your goals are and how you plan to ach…

Co-directors Brian Stillman and Kelley Slagle take us on a journey with the latest documentary Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons and Dragons, from the role-playing game’s 1980s introduction to…

As another year comes to a close, we’ve taken a look back at some of the major creative trends that took over the industry in 2018, which have also helped us understand where the industry is headed a…

MPA decided to upgrade its production and editing systems and looked to integrator Sunset Studios for help. The integrator specializes in planning for and setting up production facilities that meet c…

Based on the classic festive fairytale by ETA Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms follows the adventures of a young girl, Clara, who discovers a delightful new world of adorable mice, living …

It's that time of year to put together the list of some cool holiday gifts that will put a smile on the faces of the filmmakers in your life. From new gear to must-have accessories, here are our top …

Film school is an opportunity to sharpen your creative skills and become immersed in your craft. It’s a space to learn the principles and basics of movie making while searching to find your own origi…