Search Results for: Pre-production
A Beginner’s Guide to Shooting Coverage for a Film Project
Coverage is a deceptively simple term that encompasses a wide range of factors — how a film is staged, blocked, lit, and performances are captured.
The High-Octane Production of “Guns Akimbo” on a Limited Budget
Cinematographer Stefan Ciupek gave us the lowdown on the visual language, lenses, and filming locations behind Guns Akimbo.
Industry Insights: Cinematography the Emmanuel Lubezki Way
Emmanuel Lubezki only accepts projects that give him the opportunity to do what he does best — create images unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Step up Your Audio: 3 Tips to Improve Your Projects
In this tutorial, we take a look at three important considerations to keep in mind to improve the audio for your next video project.
How “The Mandalorian” Got Feature Film Effects on a TV Budget
Stagecraft vs. Green Screen: How Jon Favreau crafted the effects for the epic series The Mandalorian on a not-so-epic TV budget.
Cinematography Tips from Watchmen DP Gregory Middleton
Gregory Middleton shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the cinematography behind Watchmen — as well as some insights for aspiring filmmakers.
Getting Hired for a Video Production Company Job
Find your dream job. Let’s take a step-by-step journey through the entire process of getting hired by a video production company.
Script School: 3 Writing Tips to Improve Your Short Film
Having trouble writing your script? Here are a few tips to get your creativity flowing so you can discover the path to a great story.
“Watchmen” and The Art of Creating Nonlinear Stories
Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.
Breaking Down the Role of the Video Editing Supervisor
We cover everything you need to know about the Video Editing Supervisor, how to work with one, and how you can become one.
Costume Designer Ginger Martini on Production Prep and Post Process
PremiumBeat examines the important role clothes play in film and television in this conversation with fashion designer-turned-costume maven Ginger Martini.
This “Pocket Film School” Teaches Everything You’d Learn in Film School
Let’s examine why Pocket Film School is a great tool for your career by giving you real-world training for professional film and video production.