I think we can all agree that making a movie is hard work. Throw a few bumps in the road and it can get hectic. That’s where having a flexible shooting schedule comes in handy. Today we’re going to go over one of the most insane movie productions ever, The Revenant, and show you how a flexible shooting schedule can help you tame even the wildest production! Continue reading The Revenant Movie: A Shooting Schedule Nightmare
It’s incredibly hard to make any movie, but a perfect movie? That’s nearly impossible without a great set of script notes. Today we'll learn how script notes catapulted Back to the Future into theaters and changed history forever. Travel with us as we talk about casting, rewrites, and the development process.Hop in! Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!Continue reading How Script Notes Can Improve Your Screenplay [With Example]
Plot structure is the most critical thing about a movie.Plot structure is what keeps your script, and movie, compelling. It keeps your audiences entertained. It keeps any reader reading.Continue reading Plot Structure Tools to Help You Master the Art of Dramatic Writing
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 for more filmmaking videos like this.But how does the Story Circle actually work?1. YouThe first thing…
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.Gantt Chart made 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…
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
