How to Start Investing in Film Gear
Filmmaking is one of the most financially demanding career paths. It is no mystery to anyone that film equipment can be quite expensive, and …
General Filmmaking
How to Format a Screenplay in 6 Easy Steps
Every film starts as a story, and every story is written in a screenplay. Coming up with ideas and developing the story is hard …
5 things all filmmakers should avoid doing on set
Both amateur and trained filmmakers make mistakes at first. The problem comes when they don’t realize what they’re doing is not right, and develop …
5 keys for better green screen
Filmmaking is all about illusions. Making the audience believe that your characters are actually in space, or just tricking them into believing your exterior …
5 Tips Every Film Grip Should Know
More often than not, filmmaking is all about improvisation. Experienced directors and department heads will always have a preference for crew members who are …
How to Cheaply Light a Scene in Film
Lighting is often one of the toughest challenges faced by filmmakers regardless of their level of expertise. Locations, prep time, weather conditions, cast, and …
How to Edit Videos
Film editing is the last stage of production before release, and it is where all the difficult decisions must be made. What makes it …
How to Create an Opening Scene in Film
First impressions do matter, and an opening scene or sequence can really make or break a film sometimes. It is the first thing that …
3 Important Things for New Filmmakers
Amateur filmmakers who are just breaking into the scene and getting involved in the industry often get overwhelmed. Different departments, tons of gear, and …
3 Methods to Raise Money for a Film
Funding your first short film or audiovisual project can be a real challenge for amateur filmmakers. Not everyone specializes in production, but everyone is …
