Filmmaking (or, in an academic context, film production) is the process of making a film, generally in the sense of films intended for extensive theatrical exhibition. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages including an initial story, idea, or commission, through screenwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording and pre-production, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking takes place in many places around the world in a range of economic, social, and political contexts, and using a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques.
Best Camera Sliders for Filmmakers & Content Creators Having a gimbal/stabilizer in your filmmaking gear kit is great for going handheld and looking for smooth footage while you are walking around with the camera. But what if you want to create smooth shots when you are not going handheld with your camera? With a camera … Read more
Best Drones For Video Under 500 Need a lightweight filmmaking drone for a low-budget film production that won’t break the bank? If so, we have you covered. Filmmakers are starting to understand that an excellent drone that isn’t a toy that can elevate the production value of a film regardless of the budget. With the … Read more
Best Budget Lighting Kit Ideas Under 150 Dollars No matter what your filmmaking budget is, every filmmaker needs to build a small lighting kit for brightening up a dark scene. The great thing about the latest lighting kits available to filmmakers, is they are portable and affordable. With many lighting film kits going towards LED … Read more
This Best 4K Filmmaking Cameras under 2000 dollars list is filled with popular mirrorless cameras and boxed cinema cameras on the market today that meet the needs of both photographers and filmmakers. While these cameras may not offer the cinematic features of high-end cinema cameras, you may see on Hollywood film sets, but they are … Read more
Hey everyone, Trent Peek here! Let’s be honest, sometimes the vlogging life throws some hilarious curveballs at your best-laid plans. Ever try filming that epic mountain vista, only to have your tripod decide to play limbo mid-shot? Or maybe you’ve experienced the sinking feeling of your camera taking a surprise nosedive (don’t worry, I’ve been … Read more
Film Lighting – If you don’t have good lighting on a film set, even with the best camera in the world, you won’t be able to capture the perfect footage. Lighting techniques are priceless for filmmakers at every level. It gives the ability of the film director to help communicate better to the cinematographer on … Read more
Making a documentary film is different compared to a fictional film. Although a documentary film has fewer pieces of the puzzle to put together compared to a fictional film, it still requires hard work in being able to capture real life to maintain a good story. Beginning filmmakers looking into making a documentary often forget … Read more
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
Smartphone Filmmaking Guerrilla Style – Making features regardless of the length is hard. If you are making a full-length feature, you need investors with deep pockets, and an A-list cast and crew to get the job done right. But, if you are an independent filmmaker with an amazing script, a talented group of local actors, … Read more
Best Low-Light Cameras – Investing in a new camera can be a long process full of research that can be overwhelming. Which style of a camera are you looking at, a mirrorless or DSLR camera? What is your budget for a new camera? How will you be using your new camera? Even though the questions … Read more