If you've ever typed, "I want to become a writer where do I start?" into Google then you've probably been overwhelmed by the myriad of ways to make your dream come true. But which ones work? Which ones have actual tips to guide you?In this post we’ll show you ten ways to move from writing as a hobby into writing as a job. Through these ten steps, the road to becoming a writer will look more actionable and achievable than ever before.Continue reading How to Become a Writer: Proven Ways to Launch Your Career
Creating a shot list is an invaluable tool for your video production, but unexpected obstacles can arise on your film set at any time.Continue reading Shot Listing Like a Pro: When Do You Create a Shot List?
One of the most important parts of any project is your cast. A great cast can make or break your film or project. But many filmmakers look at the casting process as a path of least resistance. There are several ways to make the right casting decisions that will drastically improve your chances for success. Here are our best casting tips that every filmmaker should use.Continue reading The Best Casting Tips for Directors and Producers
Michael Bay movies are more than a complex assembly of explosions. He's a skilled craftsman from which filmmakers, young and old, can learn a lot from his films. If you're hoping for another post that attacks Bay as a poor filmmaker... you're in the wrong place.In this post, we break down the directing style of Michael Bay, his editing techniques, a tutorial on his 360 shot, and provide a list of his movies.Lezgo.Continue reading What is Bayhem? ― Michael Bay Directing Style
A script breakdown is one of the most important phases of pre-production. It's usually the first time you start to develop a clear picture of the size, scope, and cost of a production. Breakdowns allow filmmakers to find the balance between telling the strongest story for the lowest budget. Easier said than done, but in today's article (and video!), we'll show you how to budget creatively.Continue reading A Tale of Two Script Breakdowns: Titanic vs. Brooklyn
There are billions of videos on YouTube right now. If you're a content creator, it can be hard to get noticed! But if you carefully apply smart branding strategies, you can stand out of the pack and build a base. It's easier than you may think. Today we're going to go over ten brand strategies to help your video content rise above the rest.Continue reading 9 Video Branding Strategies to Get More Followers Right Now
Are you a runner and gunner? If so, this is for you:We teamed up with adventurer and filmmaker Matt Komo, to find out how he keeps his projects organized while on the move.Continue reading Made in StudioBinder: How Lifestyle Filmmaker Matt Komo Shot Lists
There comes a point in every video project when you should consider how you’ll use text graphics. Maybe you need lower thirds to fill the audience in, or an eye-popping titles sequence to establish your project’s mood. Solving how to add text to a video can be overwhelming.Continue reading Text Graphics in Video: Top Trends For Video Creatives
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
When you get to a certain level in the film and television industry, certain things start to become standard. If you're new to set, or a seasoned vet, you want to make sure you conduct yourself in the way expected. Today we're going to talk to Brent, from Sharegrid, about how and why a professional cinematographer shot list their shoots. Continue reading How ShareGrid Creates a Music Video Shot List [Shot List Example]
