Tips For Attaching The Right Producer To Your Project
Many independent writers and directors today make the naive assumption that it’s going to be easy to find a producer that will get their film made.
3 Reasons Why Gimbal Based Stabilizers Aren’t Always The Best Choice
When Freefly Cinema announced the Movi just a year and a half ago, filmmakers everywhere rejoiced…but is it more of a speciality item?
5 Reasons Your Day For Night Footage Doesn’t Look Right
Shooting day for night is a technique that has been around for ages, however many filmmakers make critical mistakes both during production and post that completely give …
The 3 Ingredients Every Great Movie Trailer Needs
No matter what style or genre your film may be, there are certain universal rules that you should be following to ensure your trailer is as strong …
How To Cut A Demo Reel That Will Land You High Quality Work
A killer demo reel is the biggest asset you have when trying to pick up work in the film industry. Unfortunately though, many talented directors, DPs and …
5 Ways Music Is Misused In Films (and How to Do Better)
Music can drive your story and enhance the message of your film, but the process of marrying the two is often underestimated.
Why You Shouldn’t Always Be Shooting RAW
With raw shooting cameras so readily available, many filmmakers are opting to shoot raw as much as possible. Although there are some benefits with regards to raw …
The Big 3 NLEs And Their Place in Today’s Film Industry
It seems like just yesterday that Final Cut Pro completely dominated the independent film post-production scene, but the terrain today is very different and editors now have …
3 Reasons You Might Want To Forget About Film School
Film school is a controversial topic amongst filmmakers. While some of the best filmmakers are formally trained, others skipped film school and got their education on-set. I …
What You Need to Know When Buying a Used DSLR
In many cases, buying a used DSLR allows you to get a lot of bang for your buck – but there is a lot to consider before …
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 …
How to Find Your Story When Cutting a Documentary
Editing a feature length documentary film can be an extremely daunting task because of the massive amount of footage and the endless creative options. In this post, …