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.
How-To Videos Highlight – In pre-production, start with a great script or outline, create a storyboard, and focus on the content your audience wants. Obtain sufficient coverage to demonstrate the process step by step while recording high-quality audio. Put it all together in post-production. Set the appropriate tempo, sweeten your audio, and add some royalty-free background … Read more
Highlights – The main light in your setup is the key light. A key light can be used alone or in conjunction with one or more other lights, but it is always the main one. A key light can be anything from a softbox to a ring light. When you first start understanding artificial light, it can … Read more
Best Acting Books: 10 Recommended Books All Actors MUST Read Acting is a profession that no matter how much skill an actor has, there is always room for improvement. For actors to sharpen their skills, they can hire acting coaches, take acting classes, and even read books to boost their abilities. Acting coaches and acting … Read more
Essential Guide To Nailing Auditions – 7 Best Steps For Actors Auditioning is a vital part of an actor’s life. For most actors, it’s the part of the acting process that many actors will do in their acting career(besides waiting tables to earn a living in the meantime). An audition is one of the toughest … Read more
Pixel Liber RBG Pocket Video Light Review Are you a low-budget filmmaker, always looking to add filmmaking gear to your smartphone filmmaking kit that is inexpensive but delivers the performance you need on a film set? I recently tested a smartphone microphone for my iPhone called the Pixel Finch from Pixel (click here for my … Read more
Pixel Finch Lavalier Microphone Review I recently tested the Pixel Finch Lavalier Microphone for the Apple iPhone, which is Pixel’s latest professional omnidirectional microphone that is inexpensive and user-friendly for content creators. Pixel produces a variety of extremely useful products for content creators looking for the right lighting and sound gear for all their filming needs. In this article, … Read more
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