A storyboard is a graphic layout that sequences illustrations and images to tell a story visually. It is the backbone of visual storytelling, helping filmmakers, marketers, and educators communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.Continue reading 46 Storyboard Examples from Movies, Animation, and Games (with FREE Storyboard Templates)
Amood board captures emotion. The best mood board apps help you convey emotions and set the tone for your projects. We’re going to break down the best mood board apps, mood board software, and examples. Plus we’ll provide you with a bunch of mood board templates for free.Continue reading Top 8 Mood Board Apps [with FREE Moodboard Templates]
 The best animated movies in history all began with simple sketches. Creating these foundational sketches is the storyboard artist. The decisions and drawings from these artists influence the rest of a film or TV show. But what is a storyboard artist responsible for other than creating sketches? A whole lot. In this article, we’ll take a look at the role and responsibilities of a storyboard artist, how much they are paid for their work, and how to become one. Continue reading What is a Storyboard Artist — Job Description, Duties & Salary
A uguste and Louis Lumière, two French brothers, left an enduring legacy in the realm of filmmaking with their inventive genius. Their stint in cinema, while brief, was marked by innovative leaps that revolutionized visual storytelling. Today, we still feel the repercussions of the pioneering accomplishments of the Lumière Brothers. Their story is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation, proving that even brief moments can lead to lasting impact. Continue reading The Lumière Brothers — Pioneers of the Silver Screen
It’s 2021, and just about every cell phone you can get your hands on has a camera. In some cases, the cameras on your phone rival ones used by professional photographers and filmmakers. But for most of us, the cameras that come on a cell phone do just enough to satisfy. As such, we have provided a list for you to look through, featuring the best cell phone cameras available today. For your convenience, we have ranked them in order of price, from lowest to highest. Continue reading Best Cell Phone Camera — Latest Models, Prices, & Features
Technology has greatly streamlined the story development and pre-production process, making it more efficient and accessible for aspiring filmmakers, writers, and creatives. If you're looking for storyboarding software that fits your budget and project type, we've put together a list of the best options available for all budgets and project scales.Continue reading Top 10 Best Free Storyboarding Software | Ultimate Guide
Location, location, location. We all know how critical scouting is to your production, why picking the right filming locations can make or break your movie. But have you ever considered just how significant it can be to your story? Some settings matter so much to the plot, they take on a life of their own — and they are just as necessary as the characters themselves. Let’s take a look at a few examples when filming locations took center stage. We’ll start with a brief video of the Texas-loving football drama, Friday Night Lights.Continue reading Filming Locations that Enhance Your…
Tell me if this sounds like you: You're building an entertainment career. You get gigs here and there, maybe on set or in a production office, but you're hunting for a new job every week - maybe even the next day. I've been there, so I am going to share with you some of my personal experiences from building my own entertainment career through a number of film production jobs, all so that you can learn the pitfalls... and successes. Get ready, because you are now officially inside the Hollywood trenches. Welcome to the party, pal. Continue reading How to…
If you’re like me, you and a few filmmaker friends love to send each other videos and news about the latest state-of-the-art filming equipment. Camera gear is always improving, and we like to keep ourselves educated on the cutting edge film technology. Today, we’re going to show you pro ARRI camera stabilizer systems. Let’s look at some of the best film gear around: Continue reading 4 Best ARRI Camera Stabilizer Systems
How often do you find yourself scrolling through Netflix for an hour trying to find something to watch? The next time that happens, put down the remote for a second and bring up this list. We’ll be updating this guide to the best movies on Netflix monthly, so all of you aspiring filmmakers out there can keep up with what you need to watch next. From horror to comedy and everything in between, it’s all gathered right here. We’ll rank each film based on its acting, filmmaking, writing, and overall entertainment value for people bored on Friday night. Of all…
