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Tips for Creating a Sleek and Professional Film Lookbook
When you’re pitching your next film or video project to investors and building a production team, a strong “lookbook” is key. Here’s what to include.
Build Your Own Car Rig for Thirty Dollars + 10 Production Tips
Shooting a car scene in your next film or video project? Check out this DIY car mount build — and some tips for your scene.
Interview: Andrew Shulkind, DP Behind The Ritual
We talked with the DP of The Ritual about the challenges of remote locations, mixing multiple camera formats, and technological landscape of the industry.
Take Your Creative Briefs to the Next Level With Adobe InDesign
Make your creative briefs pop with Adobe InDesign, and learn how to combine aesthetics and narrative into something that resonates with your clients.
Why Video Producers Should Budget for Profit Margins
How much time — and money — would you save if you had a budgeting framework that guaranteed profits?
Behind The Scenes: Crafting The Stylized Naturalism of Bomb City
The events in Bomb City needed a larger-than-life feel and a gritty reality. We talked to DP Jake Wilganowski about how he pulled it off.
7 Run-and-Gun Production Tips for Documentary Filmmakers
Documentary productions are always vulnerable to Murphy’s Law. Follow these quick tips to keep your project running smoothly.
The Comprehensive Guide to Pitching Documentary Projects
From the elevator pitch to the budget, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to create the best documentary pitch possible.
Learn to Appreciate The Subtle Art of Good Production Design
Behind any successful project is good production design. In this article, find out what that means and how to incorporate it into your next project.
Roundup: The Best Art of Film Books Published in 2017
Now that we’ve all made it through 2017, let’s take a look back at the best, most inspirational film art books of the year.
Interview: How This Oscar Nom Edited Downsizing While Directing His First Feature
How editor Kevin Tent, ACE, maintains his highly regarded editing career while balancing his first time directing a motion picture.
Interview: Reality T.V. Sound Mixer Matthew Hughes
Interested in working in sound on outdoor or reality projects? There are a few things you need to know before you dive in.