You might be pretty familiar with the filmmaking process, but there’s a chance you still might be asking yourself, “What is a shooting schedule?” That’s okay. Unless you’re on the production side of things, you may have never encountered this term. Today, we are going to answer that question and go through some shooting schedule example breakdowns and helpful tips for when you have to make your own. Let’s check it out!Continue reading What Is a Shooting Schedule — And Why You Need One
Representation and diversity in art and film are incredibly important and the Bechdel Test has emerged as a simple, yet important tool to evaluate the presence and significance of female characters in movies. Named after American cartoonist Alison Bechdel, who introduced the concept in her comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For in 1985, the test has since been used as a measure of gender bias in films.Continue reading What Is the Bechdel Test — Origins & Examples Explained
It can be difficult to convey the importance of a landscape or emotion, especially when framing a subject at a distance with a wide shot.Continue reading The Wide Shot: Creative Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
Maybe you work in the industry, or you want to, but you’re not entirely sure how it all works. The terms “executive producer” and “producer” confuse you. You think you know, but you’re not as comfortable with who does what as you’d like to be. No worries! This post answers the question what does an executive producer do? We’ll go over the fundamentals so you can gain some confidence, and aspire to something other than some assistant on a one-time production gig. Let’s jump in.Continue reading What Does an Executive Producer Do — Film/TV Role Explained
Foreshadowing is an important element of screenwriting. It’s a fantastic tool you can use to create a layered and intriguing story that will keep your audience captivated and engaged. But how do you use foreshadowing, and how does it work? In this article, we’re going to dissect some of the best foreshadowing examples in movies like Us and Parasite to show us how master filmmakers use foreshadowing to create great stories. Let's start with our video breakdown of this technique and how it works.Continue reading Foreshadowing Examples — Us, Parasite & Movies That Nailed It
The number of producers that exist in the industry is overwhelming. What do they all mean? We won’t overwhelm you here. Let’s take it slow. This article tackles two basic questions, “what is an associate producer?” and “what does an associate producer do?” Let’s get into it.Continue reading What is An Associate Producer and What Do They Do?
The credits start rolling and you see one producer title after another. Do you know what they all mean? Do you care? Well, if you want to move up in the industry, it’s pretty critical you know the basic difference between producing roles. This post covers the fundamentals what a co-producer is, and answers the question “what does a co-producer do?” Continue reading What Does a Co-Producer Do? A Quick Overview of the Basics
How do you make money on YouTube? It isn’t that easy and it can take years to build up your followers and to monetize the content you create. But there are some key steps you can take so that your channel can make money today. We’ve taken the time to break it down so you can figure out how to make money on YouTube and gain a deep understanding of YouTube video monetization.Continue reading How to Make Money on YouTube [Complete Video Monetization Guide]
Production assistants are integral to a shoot whether it’s for a film, TV show, music video, or commercial, but it's hard to learn an entry-level job when you can't get your foot in the door. You may be looking to book your first PA gig, or you’ve already had a few production assistant jobs but you haven’t been able to get steady production work. In this post, we've created a handbook with the production assistant job description and duties, and we'll take you through everything a PA needs to know during their time on set, in the office, and in…
Want to make more compelling videos? Whether you’re directing a commercial, launching an ad campaign, or developing branded content, you need a clear purpose. You also have to appreciate that viewers approach your content with goals of their own. Meeting in the middle is where marketing and advertising magic happens. How do you deliver the goods? In this post, we’ll give you a telos definition, useful telos examples, and a solid grasp of lofty concepts. Read on to hone your message and make stronger advertising videos.Watch: Ethos, Pathos, Logos — Persuasive Ad TechniquesSubscribe for more filmmaking videos like this.TELOS MEANINGUnderstanding telosWhat…
