Video Production Process Explained: How to Make a Corporate Video
You’re ready to produce your corporate video. The deadline is approaching and it’s time to plan your shoot. A pen, notepad, and keen memory won’t cut it. You’re a professional…
Match Cuts & Creative Transitions with Examples – Editing Techniques
Everyone loves to see a great scene transition, but how do you connect scenes in a cinematic manner? Consider using a match cut. In today’s post, we’re going to break down…
The Top Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2019
Filmmakers looking to get publicity for their films have a lot of festivals to consider. Understanding the full range of the top film festivals is critical to finding the best…
Best Comedy Movies of All Time: Funny Movies for Filmmakers to Learn From
The difference between a funny movie and a truly great comedy is subjective. So, when it comes to writing a successful comedy, many writers want to appeal to the lowest…
How to Create a Production Company Business Plan [FREE Template]
Highly successful video companies start with a strong production company business plan. Whether your company has been around for a while, or you’re a freelancer ready to take your services…
The Dolly Zoom: Creative Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
The dolly zoom is one of the most discussed cinematic techniques. You can use them in many ways, but a great director will find a logical reason and pair them…
Mise en Scène: 20 Elements Every Filmmaker Needs to Know
Mise en scène can seem foreign, even to filmmakers, film critics, and movie buffs. Why is it important? How do you pronounce it? And what is mise en scène anyway?…
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Video Frame Rates in 2019
Everyone loves a good slow-motion scene or a shot that speed ramps into an interesting moment. The key to these types of videos begins with understanding and controlling frame rates….
The Best Casting Tips for Directors and Producers
One of the most important parts of any project is your cast. Casting. A great cast can make or break your film or project on many levels. But, many filmmakers…
Roger Deakins Cinematography Tips & Techniques: Complete Guide
Roger Deakins cinematography includes Fargo, Skyfall, Sicario, No Country for Old Men, and recently he won the 2018 Academy Award for Cinematography for Blade Runner 2049. We watched Roger Deakins…
What Does a Producer Do: The Various Types of Producers in Film & TV
What does a Producer do, exactly? More to the point, why are there so many different types of producers in film, TV and video production? Do you know the differences…
Cinematography and Film Terms Every Working Filmmaker Should Know
Being on a film set is a unique world that has to be experienced to be really understood. There is a steep learning curve that comes with every film production….
Color Grading vs Color Correction Process for Video: A Complete Guide
We’ve all seen films with an eerie green tint, or maybe a chilly blue that drives home the tone of the project. Period pieces shot on modern cameras have a…
How to Write a Short Film That Gets Noticed
Writing short films can be daunting, but it’s one of the best ways to improve your screenwriting and get noticed. But many a drawer is littered with short film scripts…
How to Cure Writer’s Block: 21 Proven Ideas That Actually Work
The fact is that almost every writer faces writer’s block at some point in their career. Deadlines, storylines or even airlines can be the cause of this intellectual affliction. Writer’s…
Screenwriter Salary: How Much Do Screenwriters Really Make in 2019
You’ve heard stories about studios paying millions of dollars for scripts. Probably prompting the deserved question, “How much do screenwriters make?” Today, we’re going to take a look at the…
Guide to Understanding Camera Lenses for Video & Photography
Finding the right lens for your camera can vastly improve your images and overall production, but learning what you need to know about video and photo camera lenses can be…
How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain
Most Hollywood films and television shows are based off “Intellectual Property,” or “I.P.” Free intellectual property comes from the public domain. People are more likely to buy a ticket for…
The Wes Anderson Style Explained: A Complete Visual Style Guide
What is the Wes Anderson style? Is it a mixture of vintage tchotchkes, droll repartee, and gratuitous gunfire? Well… yes, but there is much more that has generally gone unnoticed….
Writing on Spec: The Complete Guide to Writing a Remarkable Spec Script
If you’re an aspiring writer, it can be daunting to know that, whatever you submit, you’re up against a pool of highly talented and experienced writers. Thankfully, there are guidelines…
Filmmaker’s Watch List: Modern, Award-Winning Indie Films to Inspire Your Craft
The independent film landscape has monumentally shifted since Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, and Steven Soderbergh were the collective mavericks of independent cinema. And what qualifies as independent is still changing….
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