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  • Contributor guest post; Meet Gene Sung

    Hello, my name is Gene and I’m an LA-based DP and Director. Dissolve very kindly let me write a blog post on some of my projects, so here it is.   The first clip above is my Demo Reel, I DP’d pretty much all of it and directed a fair bit. Of course, like many […] Read more

    February 5, 2019
  • Becoming a Filmmaker; BumbleBee Production Exclusive Contributor Spotlight

    Kirill, Kseniia, and David are the fresh, experimental creatives behind BumbleBee Production Exclusive. A collective of artists based out of Russia, with work exclusive to Dissolve. Universally handy, all three “usually do everything” from shooting to production, social media, and business development. The artists do it all while traveling Europe together capturing amazing footage with […] Read more

    November 15, 2018
  • Get Vertical Ready with Dissolve

    We all know that vertical footage is on the rise, accelerating to keep up with growing demand and increased smartphone use. As mobile phones become ubiquitous, we’re constantly using them (you may even be reading this on one) to capture and share content online and with each other. Since we hold our phones vertically 94% […] Read more

    July 11, 2018
  • Achieving the MMUUULLTTIIPPLLY effect in Adobe® After Effects™

    In our latest showreel, we experimented with multiplying subjects moving together, or in sequence. As we explored this idea, we ran into a variety of common problems. From masking; separating out our subjects to multiply with clean lines and minimal background noise, to selecting our clips. We pushed our Motion Designer, Petr, to the edge […] Read more

    May 25, 2018
  • 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
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