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  In a world of endless gear options, sometimes the best way to grow as a filmmaker is by doing more with less . Enter the One Lens Filmmaking Challenge,  a creative exercise that forces you to stick to a single lens for your entire project. Why Try the One Lens Challenge? Improves creativity  - You’ll be forced to think more about composition and movement. Enhances planning  - You must pre-visualize shots with the lens limitations in mind. Boosts discipline  - You learn to work with what you have instead of relying on gear swaps. Best Lenses for the Challenge Prime lenses like the 35mm or 50mm are perfect. They're versatile enough for wide and close shots with proper blocking. How to Make the Most of It Pick a small project, short film, vlog, or scene recreation. Plan your shots around the lens’s natural perspective. Get creative with movement, try sliders, handheld, or whip pans. Watch our short film “ Haunted Path ” It was sho...

  Not every filmmaker has access to a full editing setup, and that’s okay. Whether you're editing vlog footage, a short film, or Instagram reels, your smartphone can do more than you think. Here are the top 3 mobile video editing apps you should try if you're editing on the go and yes, they’re beginner-friendly, powerful, and mostly free! 🎬 1. CapCut (iOS & Android) Why we love it: CapCut makes editing feel easy. From trimming clips to adding smooth transitions, filters, and built-in sound effects it does almost everything. It also supports keyframing, overlays, green screen, and text animations . Perfect for short films, reels, or TikToks with a cinematic twist. 🎞️ 2. VN Video Editor Why we love it: VN is more professional than it looks. It supports multi-layer editing , audio keyframes, and LUTs for color grading, right from your phone. If you want a CapCut alternative that gives you more manual control, VN is a solid choice for filmmakers who understand ...