The Story CircleElevate your narrative with a simple eight-step guide and worksheet.Who is Dan Harmon?Dan Harmon is the mastermind behind the Story Circle. Currently an executive producer at Rick and Morty, he also created and ran the NBC show Community. Dan consolidated Joseph Campbell's classic Hero's Journey from 17+ steps into a more contemporary set of 8. We created a helpful guide so writers (like you!) can create compelling narratives focused on driving the story forward through character development.Dan Harmon @danharmonWatch: How The Dark Knight Completes the Story CircleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelBut how does the Story Circle actually work?1. YouThe first thing you need…
If you’re a producer, you likely pay close attention when noteworthy film festivals post their schedules. Among other things, you’re probably looking for the best up-and-coming directors for your own project slate.Continue reading The Best Up-and-Coming Directors Every Producer Needs to Know
So you want to know how to make a commercial for your brand. Maybe you know what idea you want but are unsure of how to best concept and shoot it.Continue reading How to Make a Commercial by Mastering Persuasive Ads in 5 Steps
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 Pitch Bible that Sells [with FREE Show Bible Template]
FREE Film Budget Template for Video ProductionLooking for a film budget template for your next film production? Take your production to the next level by creating a professional shooting schedule online using StudioBinder.Made with Google DriveIncludes top sheet summary and color-coded sheets to get granular with your film production expensesStudioBinder's Film Budget Template. Click to enlarge. Learn about budgeting tips hereA film budget template tailored to fit your needsThis print-friendly film budget template provides all the robustness you're looking for in a budgeting template. Works perfectly for budgeting out short films, features, commercials, music video, and more.Film Budget Template Includes:Best Practices…
Download Your FREE Gantt Chart Template for Your Video ProductionAre you on the hunt for a Gantt chart template that's better than Excel? We have just the one for you! Plan out your production a lot smoother with our free online Gantt chart template.Designed with Google DriveIncludes clearly organized calendar with color-coded columns.StudioBinder's free Gantt Chart Template ExampleWhat's included in this Gantt Chart Template?Our free Gantt chart template provides a holistic view of your production and improves your production planning process.TEMPLATE INCLUDES:Best Practices for Gantt Chart TemplatesLearn more about the nuances of Gantt Charts in our companion post How to Use an…
So 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 your plate. How do you begin to organize everything you need to keep everyone informed and execute your plan?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 a project.Continue reading How to Create an Online Film, Photo & Video Production Timeline [Free Template]
We all know that production is messy. Put a bunch of people in a room and you’re lucky if you can organize what to get for lunch. That’s where our Gantt chart Excel template comes in.Continue reading Mastering Your Production Calendar [Free Gantt Chart Excel Template]
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 saying “10-4 over and out” in no time. Continue reading Walkie Talkie Lingo Everyone On-Set Should Know
