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Are Bedsheets a Viable Option for Low-Budget Light Diffusion?
There’s nothing left in your production budget, and you need to diffuse your lights. Can you just use standard bedsheets?
DIY Filmmaking Tips: Building a Heavily Diffused $50 Light
Here’s a video tutorial on how to recreate the spill and power of a popular powerhouse light with little to no budget at all.
Industry Spotlight: Working as a Production Assistant on Set
So you want to break into filmmaking? Working as a production assistant is a great way to get started. So what does that mean?
Sundance 2019: Tips for Shooting Verité Documentary Footage
Cinematographer Matt Porwoll shares some insight about shooting classic verité on the modern documentary “Tigerland” at Sundance 2019.
Every Video Editor’s Secret Weapon: Royalty-Free Footage
From grabbing location inserts to creating a promo video without leaving your office, royalty-free footage is an excellent way to save time and money.
The Story Behind Editing a Movie About Dungeons & Dragons
We got the stories behind how some of the classic Dungeons and Dragons artwork came to be — and making a documentary about it.
Tom Cross, ACE on Editing First Man and Working with IMAX Footage
The Oscar-winning editor behind Whiplash and La La Land tells us all about how he cut First Man like a documentary project.
The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Low- or No-Budget Location Scouting
So you’re making a film, and there’s no budget for location scouting and management. No problem — here’s how you handle it yourself.
Interview: Adam Salky on Directing Projects with Powerful Emotional Themes
Director Adam Salky talks about his approach to filmmaking and working on his recent project “I Smile Back” with Sarah Silverman.
Set Photographer Matt Kennedy on Shooting for Marvel and More
Still photographer Matt Kennedy shares insights about shooting for both big projects like Black Panther and smaller, more intimate productions.
Industry Trends: The Most Popular Gear Rentals of 2018
ShareGrid just released their end-of-year report detailing the most popular gear rentals of 2018. Let’s take a look at the most-used pieces of equipment.
The 5 Best Places to Pitch Your Documentary Film Projects
In this industry roundup, we’ve collected five of the best places (and resources) to pitch your documentary film projects