If you have a great concept for a film, odds are you want to tell it immediately. That's good, but even better is writing with a plan — and that means a great film treatment. Continue reading How to Write a Film Treatment (FREE Film Treatment Template)
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We live in an era dominated by shareable content, and one of the fastest growing platforms for this kind of content? YouTube. That's why every day countless people want to know how to make a YouTube channel. Starting a YouTube channel isn't that hard, but laying the groundwork for an effective one, that will reach your target audience and cut through all the noise? That's hard. Continue reading How to Make A YouTube Channel That Stands Out in 5 Simple Steps
Making a short film can seem like an indomitable task. Most writers and directors struggle to get their productions off the ground, often because they lack the resources to get started. No need to worry though, we’re going to show you step-by-step how to make a short film with video guides and all the software you’ll need. Make sure to reference this guide as you’re going through your production to check off all of the steps.Continue reading How to Make a Short Film — 12 Steps from Idea to Finished Film
home → TEMPLATES → Storyboard Comic Storyboard Template Comic storyboard template If you want to bring your comic book or graphic novel vision from imagination to the funny pages, consider using a comic storyboard template. Whether you’re a comic book writer or a comic book artist, a comic book storyboard is useful for getting a rough idea of the visual flow and style of your narrative. With a storyboard comic as your tool, you can test out the composition of your panels, how readers will track your story from panel to panel, and get a better sense of pacing, all…
You’ve got a great idea for a montage. But what is a montage? Before we break it down, let’s quickly touch on what a montage is and why it matters on screen. Figuring out how to write a montage in a script the “right” way is a common concern, especially when there’s confusion around montage meaning and how it fits into visual storytelling. We’ll cover all of these in this post, along with a more efficient way to write your montage with an eye towards production so that your montage gets scheduled, budgeted, and shot.Continue reading How to Write a…
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…
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 events that got the spec market to where it is today. But we've got the insider's perspective, and we've done the research. You’ll leave this article with confidence, ready to give yourself the best chance possible before you submit a script to Netflix, Paramount, or HBO.Continue reading How Much Do Screenwriters Really Make?
I think we all can agree, screenwriting contests can be useful tools for both new writers and those with experience under their belts. They’re excellent ways to get noticed, but some of the contests out there can’t take you as far as some others. So what are the best screenwriting contests to enter? Continue reading 13 Best Screenwriting Contests You Need to Enter Now
