Today, I’m going to show you how to schedule a ten-page shoot if you’re looking to maximize your budget constraints. Shooting ten pages in a day is a worst-case scenario, but sometimes those worst-case scenarios can happen on your production. When they do, your shooting schedule needs to be very precise and prepared.So let’s jump in.Continue reading Shooting Schedule Pro Tips for a 10-Page Shoot Day
If Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of Production” he’d probably say that every production battle is won before it’s fought. An effective battle plan is the shooting schedule, and it’s the difference between making our days and staying under budget.Continue reading Stop Making These 6 Common Shooting Schedule Mistakes
Television shows have a lot of moving parts — almost every show employs numerous writers and directors. So, how do you make sure everything functions as it should while guaranteeing the overall creative vision of the series? This is the job of a showrunner — a position more like the conductor of an orchestra. We’ll break down the basic responsibilities of the role as well as what it takes to eventually become one. What is a showrunner? Let's go behind the scenes of today's biggest television and streaming shows to find the answer. Continue reading What is a Showrunner —…
Write, share, and collaborate on industry-formatted screenplays, and then begin pre-production.
A video series dedicated to the process of location management and how to use StudioBinder's software to organize and collaborate with logistics.
A series of video tutorials on how to use the media library in StudioBinder, including how to get started, managing media, and collaborating.
A series of video tutorials on script breakdown elements in StudioBinder, including how to get started, organize elements, and collaborate.
How can you storyboard if you cannot draw? It might seem like a conundrum at first glance but, luckily, there are a number of alternatives to drawing that you can make use of and still produce high quality storyboards. In this post, we will cover why storyboards are important, as well as four different options for creating storyboards even if you have no artistic talent whatsoever.Continue reading How to Storyboard if You Can’t Draw — 4 Alternative Options
The film industry is a dynamic world, with various roles working in harmony to create the magic we see on screen. One role, often overlooked, yet vital, is that of an Intimacy Coordinator. With the rise of #MeToo movement and the increasing focus on creating safe spaces for actors, the need for Intimacy Coordinators has gained prominence. They are the unsung heroes who ensure that intimate scenes are conducted professionally and respectfully. But what exactly does this role entail? Continue reading What is an Intimacy Coordinator — The Role Explained
Shooting a documentary is very different from shooting a narrative film. In many ways it can be on the cuff, guerilla style shooting. Documentaries can also be made of properly planned and composed shoots. Great documentaries are made of both and thus require an organized documentary shooting schedule. Creating a documentary shooting schedule is an effective way to ensure that you get the everything you need to piece together a compelling documentary. It will also help our production stay organized, efficient, and streamlined. Let’s dive into how to create a documentary shooting schedule. Continue reading How to Create a Documentary Shooting Schedule
