Your film scheduling software might be able to juggle your cast, crew, and locations perfectly. You may even be using an excellent shooting schedule template. But here’s the truth. Even if the logistics are rock solid, your schedule may not be. Here are ten pro tips to help you create a shooting schedule that actually builds momentum on set.Continue reading 10 Shooting Schedule Pro Tips to Build Momentum on Set
Did you finally get the green light? Before hitting the accelerator make sure to grab a pre-production checklist for your upcoming tasks.Missing one step during pre-production can mean disaster on set, legal issues down the road, and damage to your overall career trajectory as a filmmaker. A thorough film pre production checklist can prevent costly delays and ensure your production runs smoothly.Missing one step during pre-production can mean disaster on set, legal issues down the road, and damage to your overall career trajectory as a filmmaker.That’s why we put together the ultimate pre-production checklist (including a free checklist you can…
C reating call sheets is time-consuming, complicated, and necessary. But what if you had an easy-to-use call sheet template that you could apply to all your projects? What StudioBinder offers is a simple and clear way to create, send, and track these vital documents. In this post, I’m going to show you how to make a call sheet in a fraction of the time. Continue reading How to Make a Call Sheet in StudioBinder — Step by Step
Abbreviated DPR or just PR, the daily production report might be the most important documents a producer looks at every day.From video agencies to indie productions, having a up-to-date DPR is necessary for assessing progress, catching inefficiencies, and tracking each production daily expense. In our post, we cover the process with our free production report template and step-by-step guide. Daily Production Report Template - Tear Sheet - StudioBinderWhat is a daily production report?What is a daily production report?The Daily Production Report (often a two-sided page) is filled out by a member of the production, and contains key information about the shoot day.…
We've all seen a continuity error in a film or noticed a plot hole at some point. The fact that you don't see hundreds of them is because productions hire someone to pay attention to the details of a script. This person on set is known as the script supervisor. We'll go over what a script supervisor does, why they're so important, and also provide a free script supervisor template and forms.Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Script Supervisors (FREE Script Supervisor Template)
Whether you're a 1st AD or in the production unit, these best practices could help prevent common mistakes that occur as you start sending call sheets to talent & crew. Continue reading 5 Best Practices for Prepping and Sending Out Call Sheets
Browse Film Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Whether you’re working on your first or 100th film, there is always something new to learn. When you need to update your film terminology, this resource will be your best friend. We’ve included as many film terms as humanly possible all on one page, so let’s get into it.Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Film Terms: The Definitive Glossary of Film Terminology
Call sheet protocols vary depending on the scale and type of production (documentary, narrative, still, commercial, live etc.). In this article we outline how call sheets are approved on features and television projects. Continue reading How Call Sheets are Approved on Features and Television Shows
I think we all can agree, screenwriting contests can be useful tools for both new writers and those with experience under their belts. They’re excellent ways to get noticed, but some of the contests out there can’t take you as far as some others. So what are the best screenwriting contests to enter? Continue reading 13 Best Screenwriting Contests You Need to Enter Now
From feature films to explainer videos, stock video sites are on the rise. Instead of depleting funds to capture a few shots, filmmakers and creative agencies are turning to stock footage sites so they can get back to the fun stuff.Whether you’re a filmmaker or an agency crafting an explainer video, here's a list of the top 16 best stock video sites to use for your branded content needs.Continue reading 15 Best Stock Video Sites That’ll Make Your Clients Happy
