Best of the Web

We’ve collected the best tips & techniques on filmmaking from around the web and gathered them in one place. That’s right, we sat through hours of really bad content to find the good. Just so you don’t have to (you’re welcome).

Featured Best of the Web

Best of the Webs 1
View Video

Setting Up and Running a Casting Call

Film Riot runs through an introduction to the casting process, as well as some casting call dos and don’ts.

Best of the Webs 2
View Video

3D Shadows in After Effects

Cast 3D shadows onto live action footage. Use shadow diffusion and special material options.

Best of the Webs 3
View Video

Procedural Disintegration Effect

Build a furious procedural Disintegration effect in AE. Use displacement, turbulence and particle world.

Best of the Webs 4
View Video

Great Cinematography with One Light

Ryan from Film Riot shows a technique to turn one light into an entire lighting set up! Plus how to…

Best of the Webs 5
View Video

Realistic Car Hit in After Effects

Create a realistic vehicle collision with body damage. Discover keying tips, the puppet tool, and much more!