If you are at all interested in the behind-the-scenes side of filmmaking, then you may have heard the terms “above the line” and “below the line” thrown around in interviews, articles, or BTS footage. In this article, we’ll be discussing above and below the line in film and breaking down exactly what above the line credits are, where the term “above the line budget” comes from, and we’ll be listing all of the above the line positions.Continue reading Above the Line Film Positions & How They Work in a Budget
In a world of Tik Tok duets, sampled music, GIFs, and unaccredited images cramming Instagram feeds, how do you find out what type of license governs the use of a creative work? The birth of the Creative Commons and Creative Commons licenses in the 2000’s helped encourage the remix culture of the 21st century. But why is Creative Commons important? In this post, we’re going to look at the difference between copyright and “copyleft,” Creative Commons vs. copyleft, and the difference between copyright and Creative Commons. Continue reading Creative Commons License — Pros and Cons Explained
Looking to storyboard your project? A great storyboard not only excites talent, crew, and clients, but also aligns your production departments behind the vision. We’ve compiled our top websites to help you find a talented storyboard artist for hire.Continue reading 7 Websites to Find a Storyboard Artist for Hire
Are you sure you own your movie? You may be shocked to learn that without release forms from each of your actors, your film does not belong to you. Fortunately, we’ve got an actor release form template you can use, and a handy guide to help you use it. That way, all your hard work making your film won’t go to waste.Continue reading The Complete Guide to Actor Release Forms (FREE Template)
One of the first things independent filmmakers look for when budgeting their projects is free film budgeting software. Getting the numbers right and in the proper format can make life easier for the filmmaker when putting a price on any film or video project. It’s especially important when you prepare a film business plan. Continue reading 5 Best Film Budgeting Software
The race is on to find the next creative digital advertising trends.Continue reading The Best Creative Digital Advertising Trends
Film and video productions are hectic! Having the right production management software sets the tone for how organized and efficient your shoot will be. Continue reading 6 Best Production Management Software for Video & Film
When brands tackle important issues, and use their massive reach to spread positivity, they create win-win content for their viewers. Making inspiring ads is no easy task.But if you start with a genuine message and a firm understanding of how advertising techniques work, you can naturally stir up emotional responses from your audience.In today’s post, we’ll look at some stunning and recent inspiring ads. We’ll focus on why their techniques delivered such inspirational advertisements.Continue reading The Most Inspiring Ads That Every Agency Should See
The best advertising and marketing campaigns seem to come out of nowhere, don't they?Continue reading Learning from the Best Marketing and Advertising Campaigns
Anyone who has ever worked on a film production has probably heard the term “pickup shot” thrown around. Sometimes it is said with an underlying dread and sometimes it is said with urgency. What is a pickup shot and what are some of the primary reasons they are used and so where should they be taken into consideration in a production schedule? Let’s find out. Continue reading What Are Pick Up Shots in Film — Definition & How They Work