Location Scouting For Film – Guidelines For Choosing And Preparing Your Film Location

Location Scouting For film

Location Scouting For Film – Guidelines For Choosing And Preparing Your Film Location To make the scenes easier to film later, I am guilty of intentionally limiting myself when drafting film scripts. As tempting as it is to go all out, why not make it easy on yourself? Shooting on location (especially exteriors) can be … Read more

Lights, Camera, Location! The Importance of Film Location Managers for Filmmakers

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. The Role of Film Location Managers: Exploring Their Significance in Filmmaking Lights, camera, action! Behind every breathtaking film location, there’s an unsung hero – the film location manager. These dedicated professionals are the wizards who transform the … Read more

Lights, Camera, Content: Creating Better Smartphone Videos for Content Creators

Creating Better Smartphone Videos

Creating Better Smartphone Videos Hey there, aspiring Spielberg of the digital realm! If you’re a content creator on a mission to produce jaw-dropping videos that leave your audience begging for more, then you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the captivating world of smartphone videography. Yes, you read that right – we’re … Read more

How To Film An Interview Like A Pro For Content Creation – Including Examples We Love

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How to film an interview like a pro The key discipline in the art of interview filmmaking is direction. It is best to be prepared because interviews are common in documentaries, branded content videos, commercials, and video portraits.  Video interviews appear simpler than they actually are. In the end, it’s just a person speaking, relating … Read more

How to Mic a Documentary Style Sit Down Interview To Get Incredible Audio

How to Mic a Documentary Style Sit Down Interview To Get Incredible Audio

How to Mic a Documentary Style Sit Down Interview To Get Incredible Audio If you’re reading this post, you undoubtedly already know that getting high-quality sound for documentary-style sit-down interviews is crucial and that on-board (on-camera) microphones are inadequate. In general, there are two popular methods for recording a documentary interview: either with a lavalier microphone (scroll … Read more

Mastering the Art of Documentary Film Production: Unveiling the Power of Production Values

Documentary Film Production Values: 10 Creative Ways To Improve For Independent Filmmakers

Welcome, fellow documentary filmmakers and enthusiasts! In today’s digital age, the art of documentary filmmaking has experienced a renaissance, capturing the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. Documentaries have the unique ability to educate, entertain, and inspire, offering a window into diverse worlds, untold stories, and pressing social issues. As an avid documentary filmmaker myself, … Read more

How to Deal With the Not Enough Disk Space iMovie Problem

How to Deal With the Not Enough Disk Space iMovie Problem

Are you dealing with the ‘not enough disk space iMovie’ issue whenever you save iMovie files? Not sure why it is happening on your computer and how to get rid of it. Well, iMovie causes this error when it lacks sufficient space. Learning how to free up space on Mac’s iMovie app and fix this … Read more

Film Set Jargon & Terminology List – Important Filmmaking Terms To Know On Set

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Film Terminology List and Film Set Jargon A person who is new to the industry could become overwhelmed by the volume of film set jargon that is used on an average workday.  I’ve listed some basic film terminology below just in case, even though you’ll quickly become familiar with all of these phrases used in … Read more

Affordable 5K and 6K Video Cameras for Vloggers, Filmmakers, and More

The 5 Best 5K And 6K Affordable Video Cameras - 2022 and beyond

Hey there, fellow content creators! I’m Trent, and my passion lies in videography. I’m constantly exploring ways to enhance the quality of my video content. Lately, I’ve delved into the world of 5K and 6K video cameras, and the results have been nothing short of impressive. The added resolution of 5K and 6K video brings … Read more

How To Shoot Cinematic Video With DSLR Cameras – 10+ Best Tips

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How To Shoot Cinematic Video With DSLR Cameras – 10+ Best Tips Until recently for me, shooting video with a camera was mostly done with either my iPhone 13 pro or my Sony A7iii.  But, recently I was gifted a Canon EOS Rebel T8i and decided to put my smartphone and mirrorless camera off to … Read more