You have a great idea for a TV show. That’s why you’re here. You know what the pilot is going to be. The big twist at the end of season one. How about the Second season, and the third, and fourth. And the spinoff? The prequels? The movie?Continue reading How to Create a TV Show… Continue reading How to Create a TV Show Pitch Bible that Sells [with FREE Show Bible Template]
Think you’d agree with me if I said production scheduling is a tedious process. Most production scheduling software like Movie Magic Scheduling is antiquated (and that’s putting it lightly). It’s confusing, expensive, and often time is not worth the trouble.Continue reading Production Scheduling Explained: How to Make a Scene Breakdown
Ultimate Guide to Production Calendars How to Plan a Shoot Mastering Your Production Calendar How to Use a Production Calendar Template S o you want to make a movie? Schedule a TV shoot? Launch some branded video content on your website? If you want to do any of these things chances are you have a lot on… Continue reading How to Plan a Shoot with Film & Video Production Calendar Software
Pablo Picasso once said, “Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan. There is no other route to success.” In the production world, every component depends on a clear, well-organized timeline. With the dawn of the online timeline creator, crew members can now easily structure and navigate the complex elements of… Continue reading How to Create an Online Film, Photo & Video Production Timeline [Free Template]
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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… Continue reading Walkie Talkie Lingo Everyone On-Set Should Know
A uthor John Steinbeck once said, “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” Managing travel for an international film production adds challenges to an already challenging process. There’s a minutiae of critical detail that needs to be considered in order for everything to run smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, here are… Continue reading 9 Keys to Planning Travel on an International Production
Production DepartmentOpen menu Producer vs Director What Does an Executive Producer Do What Does a Producer Do What Does a Co-Producer Do What Does a TV Producer Do What is An Associate Producer What is a Line Producer What is Production Assistant What is an Entertainment Lawyer What Is a Production Coordinator Ultimate Guide to… Continue reading How Video Producers Use Film Production Calendar Templates and Software
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M ost filmmakers I know have tried and failed at crowdfunding. I failed, too, on my first attempt. But every time I researched shot film funding, crowdfunding was one of the first recommendations. It has become a ubiquitous film funding technique. So, I tried crowdfunding again. I studied successful crowdfunding campaigns and took courses on strategy. Ultimately… Continue reading Crowdfunding Movies: How I Raised $18,617 in Short Film Funding
Winston Churchill once said, “Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.” With our free online Gantt chart and Gantt chart software, you can let your advance worrying become planning. Just like the Prime Minister would have wanted.Continue reading Create a Free Online Gantt Chart | StudioBinder’s Gantt Chart Software
Call Sheet EssentialsOpen menu What is a Call Sheet Anatomy of a Call Sheet Ultimate Guide to Call Sheets How to Make a Call Sheet Call Sheet Templates Call Sheet Tutorials TipsOpen menu How to Create a Better Call Sheet Best Practices for Sending Call Sheets Diana Fisk Streamlined Call Sheet Process Staggering Call Time… Continue reading Customer Success: How Diana Fisk Streamlined the Call Sheet Process
Y ou’ve got an awesome concept for a short film. Congratulations! Now you need a short film business plan. Perhaps your idea just came to you out of the blue, perhaps you’ve developed it with my systematic process. Either way, you want to know what the first step towards turning your idea into an actual movie is. Well,… Continue reading How to Write a 4-Part Film Business Plan That Gets You Funding
Learn How to Shot ListOpen menu What is a Shot List How to Make a Shot List How to Make a Lined Script Shot List ExamplesOpen menu How to Design Your Shot List Shot Listing Like a Pro How to Create a Shot List Like ‘Creed’ Shot Listing Efficiently Free Shot List Template Create Shot… Continue reading How to Make a Lined Script and Save Your Shot List
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Running a photography business is 10 percent actually taking pictures. From start up costs to gathering clients, we’re covering how to start a photography business step by step.Continue reading Essential Guide: How to Start a Photography Business
Clients have every right to be part of a comprehensive feedback process (they are the ones signing the check, after all), but engaging them fully can actually improve the work you do together.Continue reading How to Spark Client Feedback That’ll Improve Your Video
How do you make HR funny, dental plans interesting, and a business’ identity pop? In today’s modern workspace, company culture videos have quickly become a major way businesses, big and small, attract new talent.Continue reading 7 Ingredients Behind The Best Company Culture Videos
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Food on set. It’s the energy that keeps your key grips going. While production catering companies take care of the big meals, it’s up to your craft services team in New York to fill in the rest.Continue reading 6 Popular Craft Services Companies in NYC
