General Filmmaking

Lighting is often one of the toughest challenges faced by filmmakers regardless of their level of expertise. Locations, prep time, weather conditions, cast, and …

Film editing is the last stage of production before release, and it is where all the difficult decisions must be made. What makes it …

First impressions do matter, and an opening scene or sequence can really make or break a film sometimes. It is the first thing that …

Amateur filmmakers who are just breaking into the scene and getting involved in the industry often get overwhelmed. Different departments, tons of gear, and …

Funding your first short film or audiovisual project can be a real challenge for amateur filmmakers. Not everyone specializes in production, but everyone is …

The use of green screen is on the rise. Even small budget movies now include green screens used to merge two video streams or …

Editing is undoubtedly the most time consuming process of filmmaking. It can make or break a film, which is why it is important to …

Filmmaking today is more and more accessible to anyone. DSLRs have turned into tools of the trade for people involved in productions of all …

Have you ever worked on a project or toyed around yourself with a camera and realized that the footage just doesn’t have the look …

Smartphone cameras have come a long way. The higher end smartphones now rival lower end video cameras. This means that the best camera in …