Posts Tagged ‘directing’
How to Direct Scenes Containing Minimal Dialogue
Master one of a film director’s most important skills: Directing a scene with minimal dialogue.
Honing Your Craft: Find Your Voice as a Director
Some indie filmmakers suffer from a lack of identity. Luckily, there are steps you can take to find your voice as a director.
ARRI Conquers the Academy Awards. RED? Not so Much.
ARRI was the camera of choice for a majority of the 2015 Oscar nominees, while RED was noticeably absent for the second straight year. Let’s take a …
5 Legendary Directors on Directing
Hollywood heavyweights dish out filmmaking anecdotes, advice for breaking into the business and other tips from their illustrious careers.
Why Collaboration, Knowledge And Vision Are The Keys To A Successful Directorial Career
First time directors are notorious for not understanding their role in the filmmaking process, and not being able to effectively manage a set. In this post we …
Editing Your Own Films? Here Are 5 Guidelines You Need To Follow
With such easy access to video editing apps, many indie film directors are doubling as editors on their own productions as a means to streamline their creative …
The Four Most Common Mistakes Made By Feature Length Directors
Just about any story has the potential to be made into a brilliant film if it is executed well by the director. Unfortunately though, many directors fall …
Why All Directors Need to Take Up Acting
Indie film directors today have largely become more concerned with gear, effects, and post-production than with story and acting, which is one reason so many indie films …
Softer than Softboxes: How to Create Book Lighting
Softbox not soft enough? Learn how to use the ultra-soft book lighting technique.
How Micromanaging Your Indie Film Set Could Ruin Your Project
Many amateur directors decide to write and direct their first film before they have had much on set experience in other roles. This is a viable approach …
Filmmaking Masterclass From Paul Thomas Anderson
Learn about filmmaking in these great masterclasses from Hollywood heavyweight Paul Thomas Anderson.
3 Quick Ways to Be a Better Film Director
Being a good director is more than being bossy and ‘in-charge’. Good direction always starts with good casting and an empathetic mindset. Here’s 3 tips you can …