Unleash your inner filmmaker. This category delves into the core principles that will guide your creative journey.
Shooting video in low light situations – Are you an independent filmmaker with a modest camera kit and find shooting video in low light conditions frustrating? If that’s the case, don’t worry; you’re not alone. Shooting video in low light with minimal lighting equipment depletes the life of your image. You could end up with … Read more
Why A Filmmaker Needs A 50 MM Lens I started with a pair of zoom lenses and no prime lenses in my filmmaking camera bag while I was creating my filmmaking lens kit for a mirrorless movie camera. And while these lenses were wonderful for learning how to shoot video with my Sony a7r ii, I … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, self-tape auditions have emerged as a transformative force, redefining the way actors audition for coveted roles. This technological shift has not only revolutionized the audition process but has also become a fundamental skill for aspiring actors to master. Self-tape auditions are more than just a trend; they … Read more
Have you ever worked on a tiny independent film where a mistake was made during a shoot and someone said, “Don’t worry, we can fix it in post”? Today’s filmmakers have access to advanced post-production technologies like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, which may transform your project. Based on my experience with Adobe creative cloud, this software tool … Read more
A Guide To The Important Stages Of Film Pre-Production Welcome to the wacky world of film pre-production, where ideas come to life and dreams become reality (if you’re lucky). If you’re anything like us, you’re probably wondering what the heck pre-production even means. Well, fear not, dear reader, because we’re about to take you on … Read more
5 Tips for Making Your Smartphone Cinematography More Cinematic When it comes to filmmaking on a budget, finding the proper filmmaking camera at a reasonable price might be difficult. The good news is that you can start filming projects with just your smartphone as a camera. You might be wondering how smartphone cinematography compares to … Read more
10 Important Tips For Directing Actors On A Film Set Film A director can direct a film in a variety of ways. Some filmmakers are extremely meticulous during pre-production, poring over the script line by line and looking for ways to bring it to life before the camera rolls. Other directors may be more concerned … Read more
5 Filmmaking Tips For Acting And Directing At The Same Are you a self-taught filmmaker who wants to star in and direct your own film? While it may appear difficult, it does not have to be. Great filmmakers such as Clint Eastwood, Orson Welles, Spike Lee, and Jodie Foster have all been able to act … Read more
FILM SCHOOL: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide! Are you an aspiring filmmaker who does not want to be saddled with student loan debt from film school? Student debt takes years to pay off, and entry-level jobs in the film industry do not pay off student debt quickly. To begin with, there … Read more