Sound Recording Basics For Video Production
An audience may sit through poor picture quality, but they will rarely tolerate flawed sound design. David Lynch once said, “Films are 50 percent visual, and 50 percent sound. Sometimes…
How to Make a Youtube Web Series
We’ve all noticed the shift in content throughout the digital age. Many filmmakers spend years studying traditional filmmaking only to find that some viewers now prefer web-based content over traditional…
The Hollywood Trenches: 9 Tips for Working With Celebrity Talent or How I Learned To Respect the Kardashians
Working with talent used to fill me with dread. Celebrity talent was even worse. Dealing with handlers, agents, lawyers and even personal assistants can try any producer’s patience. But it’s…
TFHT: Stepping Up When Productions Going Down
“Fake it till you make it” is the best and worst advice I’ve ever received in my entertainment career. These little words are responsible for some of the most amazing…
The Ultimate Location Scouting Cheat Sheet for Producers and ADs (with free checklist)
T he film location scout has found the ‘perfect’ place for next week’s shoot. Sure it may fit the scene, but what if they’ve overlooked some important considerations that could…
The Daily Production Report Explained (with FREE production report template)
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…
The Complete Guide to Actor Release Forms (FREE Template)
A re 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!…
The Only Shot List Template You Need — with Free Download
A good shot list maximizes shooting time and limits downtime across all departments. In this post, we lay out the essentials of a shot list, and provide the best film &…
6 Tips For Proper Film Set Etiquette
Understanding the essentials of film set etiquette is paramount when creating a streamlined production without any obvious hiccups. Our friends at Screencraft have provided a useful 6 step guide on…
Why You Should Have a Photo Release Form Template
I think you’ll agree with me when I say that most photographers don’t think about a photo release form after the photoshoot has wrapped. Not surprisingly, you can prevent headaches…
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