Logistics. Your average filmmaker’s worst nightmare. A good film producer, however, knows that the better organized a shoot is, the better the outcome for everyone involved.Historically this has included number different documents, over numerous different programs. For me personally, it involved spreadsheets, running sheets and never-ending ‘to do’ lists.However, with the emergence of all things tech, things are getting a heck of a lot easier for anyone looking to be more organized on a shoot. Let me show you how.Continue reading Customer Success: How Diana Fisk Streamlined the Call Sheet Process
You’ve got an awesome concept for a short film. Congratulations! Now you need a short film business plan.Perhaps your idea just came to you out of the blue, perhaps you’ve developed it with my systematic process. Either way, you want to know what the first step towards turning your idea into an actual movie is.Well, it's not one step. It's four.Continue reading How to Write a 4-Part Film Business Plan That Gets You Funding
Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky once said, “If during my work I find that a shot or a take might resemble what has already been done by another great director, I modify the scene to prevent that from happening.”Although the auteur only completed seven feature films, his singular cinematic style continues to inspire audiences.Here are some ways Andrei Tarkovsky movies employ effective shot design.Continue reading Mastering the Shot List: Andrei Tarkovsky
Best Nolan MoviesNolan's Directing StyleNolan Directing Tips Nolan's CirclesNolan's Shot List From The Dark Knight to Interstellar, Christopher Nolan movies take full advantage of the medium, creating realities that often operate by their own rules.Of course, story is at the foundation of these creations, but what helps to maintain the viewer’s attention are the shot list choices. Here are some of the ways his shooting style enhanced Christopher Nolan’s filmography.Continue reading Mastering the Shot List: Christopher Nolan
Adam Lisagor never wanted to be in front of the camera. To this day, he’s a little surprised his clients request that he be in front of the camera for their digital marketing.Continue reading How to Develop Your Brand: An Interview with Sandwich Video
Clients have every right to be part of a comprehensive feedback process (they are the ones signing the check, after all), but engaging them fully can actually improve the work you do together.Continue reading How to Spark Client Feedback That’ll Improve Your Video
How do you make HR funny, dental plans interesting, and a business’ identity pop? In today’s modern workspace, company culture videos have quickly become a major way businesses, big and small, attract new talent.Continue reading 7 Ingredients Behind The Best Company Culture Videos
You can now create storyboards within StudioBinder's Storyboard Builder. Label each storyboard to create shot lists at the same time, pick from an array of aspect ratios, view a slideshow to easily share with clients, and print to bring on set.But we're just scratching the surface. Let's dive into the details.Continue reading Introducing Storyboard Builder: Visualize Your Project Easier
You need a killer creative brief in order to get new clients. But figuring out what to say and how much is often as tricky as producing your final product. In this post, we break down what to include, what to leave out, and give you the best creative brief template download.Continue reading The Best Creative Brief Template For Video Agencies [Free Download]
Food on set. It’s the energy that keeps your key grips going. While production catering companies take care of the big meals, it’s up to your craft services team in New York to fill in the rest.Continue reading 6 Popular Craft Services Companies in NYC
