LEARN THE ART OF FILMMAKING AT HOME
Below are a variety of online courses, YouTube playlists, behind-the-scenes videos, and equipment recommendations mentioned throughout Appian Media’s workshops, to help budding filmmakers explore the art of digital storytelling. Below are some of our recommendations for online filmmaking tutorials, covering everything from the very basics to starting your own video production business!
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
For those just starting out on their filmmaking journey, it is often tempting to get too caught up with the tools of video production, long before you’ve even learned the fundamentals of the art. The truth is, most of us have in our pockets a device that can record beautiful 4k video, shoot incredible time-lapses, slow-motion, and more! With just a few inexpensive accessories, you can produce some incredible content right from your smartphone! Click below for a curated Amazon playlist with some of our top smartphone equipment recommendations.
APP RECOMMENDATIONS
Once you’ve filmed your dream project, how do you edit it all together? There are now so many incredible editing options for computers and smartphones that offer everything you’ll need to piece together your videos. From premium subscription software like the Adobe Creative Suite, to the incredible powerful and FREE industry-favorite Davinci Resolve, click below for some of our top editing apps.
iMovie Editing App (iOS only)
Black Magic Camera App (iOS & Android)
Adobe Premiere Editing App (iOS)
PowerDirector Editing App (iOS & Android)
StopMotion Studio App (iOS and Android)
Danvinci Resolve Studio (Mac & PC)
