Focal Length: An Easy Guide to Using and Understanding Camera Lenses
Every choice you make as a filmmaker will change your footage. Some choices are bigger than others, one of which is focal length. Continue Reading
The Top Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2019
Filmmakers looking to get publicity for their films have a lot of festivals to consider. Understanding the full range of the top film festivals is critical to finding the best…
Mise en Scène: 20 Elements Every Filmmaker Needs to Know
Mise en scène can seem foreign, even to filmmakers, film critics, and movie buffs. Why is it important? How do you pronounce it? And what is mise en scène anyway?…
Top 11 All-Time Best Filmmaking and Screenwriting Books to Read in 2019
Whether you’re new to filmmaking, or you’ve studied it for years, you may find that your cinematic knowledge has plateaued. So, now you seek some great filmmaking books to push…
The Best Independent Films to Inspire Your Craft Right Now (2019)
The independent film landscape has monumentally shifted since Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, and Steven Soderbergh were the collective mavericks of independent cinema. And what qualifies as independent is still changing….
Guide to Understanding Camera Lenses for Video & Photography
Finding the right lens for your camera can vastly improve your images and overall production, but learning what you need to know about video and photo camera lenses can be…
The Wes Anderson Style Explained: A Complete Visual Style Guide
What is the Wes Anderson style? Is it a mixture of vintage tchotchkes, droll repartee, and gratuitous gunfire? Well … yes, but there’s more to it than that, a lot…
Writing on Spec: The Complete Guide to Writing a Remarkable Spec Script
If you’re an aspiring writer, it can be daunting to know that, whatever you submit, you’re up against a pool of highly talented and experienced writers. Thankfully, there are guidelines…
The Complete Guide to Instagram Video Sizes & Formats (FREE Template)
Instagram videos are key to successful branding. But that also comes with its own challenges. Like … what’s the proper Instagram video size? What’s the best Instagram video format? What…
21 Must-Watch Pixar Shorts for Filmmakers and Fans
Pixar shorts inspire imagination. They win awards. They deliver the goods. We’ve watched and compiled the best 21 Pixar short films right here, from the first Pixar movie to the…
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