Noam Kroll
3 Guerrilla Filmmaking Locations That Increase Production Value Every Time
Indie productions need to be picky with their locations in order to keep production value high. The easy-to-shoot locations on this list will work wonders for filmmakers …
How To Edit Comedy Scenes for Maximum Laughs
Editing comedy takes a very specific and unique set of skills. It’s arguably one of the hardest genres to cut. These tips will help you maximize your …
Why Shooting Too Much Coverage Is Bad
Rookie filmmakers tend to shoot far more coverage than needed, and they’ll suffer in the editing room as a result. Here are some reasons not to overdo …
3 Directing Tips For Adding Suspense To Your Thriller
A thriller without suspense falls as flat as a comedy with no jokes. Crank up the tension and get the audience reaction you want with these tips.
Add Beautiful Light to Your Scenes With a China Ball
China balls are one of the cheapest and most effective ways to add beautiful light to your scenes. Here are just three of the many ways you …
What All Producers Need to Understand About Working With Directors
For a film to truly succeed, its lead producer must understand how to effectively collaborate with the film’s auteur. Unfortunately, no two directors are exactly alike.
Why Upgrading to V-Log Is Worth the Money for GH4 Users
Panasonic recently announced the long-awaited V-Log picture profile for their GH4. The cost to upgrade is $99. Here’s why it’s worth it.
3 Reasons Why Rokinon’s Xeen Lenses Could Be Worth The Investment
Many filmmakers have called Rokinon’s recently announced Xeen lenses overpriced. Here’s why they just might be worth their high price tag.
How to Edit a Music Video Without Using Multi-Cam
Many music video editors work with multi-cam projects to increase speed while editing, but sometimes the best results call for a more traditional approach.
Shooting a Micro-budget Film? Here Are 3 Areas You Shouldn’t Spend Money
Micro-budget filmmakers often spend too much money in all the wrong places. Here are three areas to scale back on when breaking down your budget.
Tips For Keeping A Long Dialogue Scene Visually Interesting
No matter how great your writing might be, after a couple of minutes just about any heavy dialogue scene can feel boring. Here’s how to keep things …
The Pros and Cons of a Shallow Depth of Field
The overuse of shallow depth of field has been an issue since the DSLR revolution hit, and it can look especially bad on daytime exteriors.