8 Ways To Make Your Spec Commercial Stand Out [with Spec Ad Examples]

Want to make a commercial for flaming hot cheetos starring Jim Carrey as The Mask? Maybe that’s just me. But if you’re trying to break into commercial directing, you’re going to need a great spec ad under your belt and in your reel. With countless other filmmakers putting out spec commercials to get noticed, it’s more important than ever to give your specs some edge.Continue reading 8 Ways To Make Your Spec Commercial Stand Out [with Spec Ad Examples]

The Ultimate Guide to Auditions [FREE Casting Sheet Template]

The project’s been green lit. The script’s been finalized. I’m going to hold an open casting call! Not so fast. If you’re not careful, your open casting call can be disorganized and rushed, netting you less than amazing actors.Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Auditions [FREE Casting Sheet Template]

3 Film Editing Techniques You Can Learn From Star Wars

Luke. Yoda. Lando Goddamn Calrissian. Star Wars is home to some of the most memorable characters in film history, and also some of the best film editing. While taking years to master, great film editing can give your characters life, making us visually feel their wants and desires. Using moments from The Empire Strikes Back, we’ll show you three simple film editing techniques that’ll make your characters resonate on screen.You don’t have to have the best film editing software to make your audience feel the force.Continue reading 3 Film Editing Techniques You Can Learn From Star Wars

Walkie Talkie Lingo Everyone On-Set Should Know

W hat’s your 20? What does 10-4 mean? Bogey. A walkie-talkie is a powerful tool on a film set. But it’s nothing unless you know the walkie-talkie lingo. Luckily, mastering film set walkie talkie lingo isn’t as hard as finding your film crew. We’ve compiled the most-used walkie talkie codes and radio etiquette tips to have you saying “10-4 over and out” in no time. Continue reading Walkie Talkie Lingo Everyone On-Set Should Know

The Best Creative Brief Template For Video Agencies [Free Download]

You need a killer creative brief in order to get new clients. But figuring out what to say and how much is often as tricky as producing your final product. In this post, we break down what to include, what to leave out, and give you the best creative brief template download.Continue reading The Best Creative Brief Template For Video Agencies [Free Download]

8 Takeaways From The Best Explainer Videos

Turning the classic elevator pitch into two minute feats of creativity, explainer videos are an invaluable marketing tool. There’s also a million of them. Whether you’re just starting your explainer video script or are starting your explainer video production, you can always learn something from the best explainer videos.Continue reading 8 Takeaways From The Best Explainer Videos