Inspiration, news, tips, and trends for filmmakers, designers, and other creatives — Dissolve Ideas Blog

Meet Derek Armstrong McNeill

Derek McNeill has been telling visual stories most of his life. The Seattlite first honed his eye working as a photographer in the US Air Force, then worked in advertising art direction and design. He now divides his time shooting his own documentary projects and stock footage. “After carrying around a camera kit for years, telling visual […] Read more

February 2, 2018
Meet The New Park

As a freelance director working in Montreal for over 10 years, Ian Cameron, aka The New Park, has worked with some of the biggest names in music. Read more

October 5, 2017
See more clips from the same shoot

It’s now a breeze to find more clips from the same shoot. Read more

August 4, 2017
Clips you can relate to

Compelling faces and everyday places. See the latest clips in our exclusive Dissolve Filmmaker collection. Read more

June 13, 2017
How to use color in film

Color plays a huge role in a film. Here’s how to use color theory to help tell your story, shape characters, and evoke emotion. Read more

May 26, 2017
Meet Alberta Conservation Association

The ACA collection represents decades of nature footage. Shot on 16 mm, it is one of Canada’s largest such archives. Read more

May 25, 2017
Dissolve for a Cause supports 350.org

Climate change organization 350.org is the first to benefit from free footage provided through Dissolve for a Cause. Read more

May 23, 2017
Frame Train

Video editing tips on reverse motion stabilization of locked-off shots from a graphic designer with an Adobe subscription and no training. Read more

May 16, 2017
Common shot types and how to use them

Different shots serve different purposes in your story. Find out what they are, then use our “shot types” filter to hone your search. Read more

May 2, 2017
It takes a lot of work to look effortless

Real people, real style, real appeal. See the latest clips in our exclusive Dissolve Filmmaker collection. Read more

April 18, 2017
If you’re not shooting 4K, it’s time

With some studios accepting only true 4K, it has become industry standard. If you haven’t made the leap, here’s why you should. Read more

April 10, 2017
Get a rad tee free

Until June 30, spend $99 and get your pick of T-shirt — declare your hardcore commitment to cat videos or pay homage to eyestrain. Read more

April 7, 2017
Timelapse reveals Kauai through light and shadow

Michael Shainblum’s latest timelapse film is darker, more abstract, and more intimate than his usual work. Read more

April 5, 2017
Meet Simon Straetker

Dedicated to making films for social and environmental projects, Simon uses his camera as a tool for making the world a better place. Read more

March 20, 2017
Using your powers for good?

See how you can get up to $2,500 in footage to use in a pro bono project with the Dissolve for a Cause program. Read more

March 1, 2017
And the nominees are …

Scene-stealing performances and Hollywood-level cinematography and art direction — these award-worthy clips show just how compelling stock footage can be. Read more

February 15, 2017
Licensing 101

Get your head around the lingo of licensing stock footage and photography with this easy primer. Read more

February 13, 2017
Sundance 2017 trends

Some of the big trends our video editor saw at Sundance this year. (Hope you kept your bell bottoms.) Read more

February 9, 2017
Model releases 101

Having a proper model release can be the difference between your content selling or getting passed over because it’s unusable. Here’s what it should include. Read more

February 6, 2017
Meet Hatch 86 Films

Looks like all those years playing video games have paid off for Josh Fields. His drone-flying game is strong, and he’s carving out a niche with his aerial footage. Read more

February 3, 2017

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