awesome-filmmaking
github.com/oli-z/awesome-filmmaking ↗A curated list of awesome ressources for making films.
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VFX software
- 3ds Max3D
3D modelling and animation software by Autodesk.
- Adobe After Effects CCCompositing
Layer-based compositing software, part of Creative Cloud.
- AnimKit3D
Maya animation toolkit (live tween, motion trails, pose library, Mixamo-to-Unreal retarget); an affordable animBot alternative with full Python source.
- Blender3D
Open source 3D software.
- FusionCompositing
Free node-based compositing software from Blackmagic Design.
- Maya3D
Another 3D modelling and animation software by Autodesk.
Editing software
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Powerful NLE by Adobe, part of Creative Cloud.
- Apple Final Cut Pro X
Powerful and cheap editing software by Apple, only available for MacOS.
- Avid Media Composer
Industry-standard NLE by Avid.
- Avid Media Composer First
Free version of Avids Media Composer
- Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve
Powerful color grading and editing software by Blackmagic Design, needs a lot of ressources.
- Catalyst Edit
Editing software by Sony, former Sony Vegas.
Royalty-free music
- Audio Network
- Bensound
- BySFX
Pay-once royalty-free sound effects, logo idents and music. Own the license forever, no subscription.
- CCMixter
- Epidemic Sound
- Free Music Archive
Learning resources
- Dave Dugdale
- DSLRguide
Tutorials and inspiring videos about cinematography.
- Film Riot
Weekly show about filmmaking.
- No Film School
- Onyx Cinema
- Philip Bloom
Filmmaker, mostly known for in-depth camera reviews.
On-set tools
- FrameCoach
Real-time camera coaching app for filmmakers — coaches you through camera settings, composition, and shot choices on set.
Showing a sample of 34 resources. View the full list on GitHub →