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The Mood Board: Set the Tone for Your Next Short Film
While there are no set rules for what goes in a mood board, I’m going to show you a few things you can include to help convey …
Bring Your Next Film to Life with The Art of the Pitch Deck
A good pitch deck is essential for micro-budget filmmakers. Let’s take a closer look at how to put one of these together.
A Guide to Shooting Interviews as a One-Person Crew
Need to shoot an interview for a film, documentary, or corporate video project? Here’s a step-by-step guide on making sure you get quality footage.
6 Lifesaving Hacks for Cropping Your Footage to a Wider Aspect Ratio
This article will specifically look at the aspect ratios used in video and film, focusing on the two well-known aspect ratios of 16:9 and the wider 2.39:1.
A Guide on Soliciting Feedback and Review for Film Drafts
Don’t get bogged down in a client feedback review loop. Here’s your guide on how to properly solicit client feedback and review film and video drafts.
Director Nora Mandray on Using History to Understand the Present
We spoke with director Nora Mandray about contextualizing history and keeping a complex political timeline vibrant and legible in short form.
Essential Advice on Producing Your Own Short Film
The producer plays an important role in the filmmaking process. In this article, we’ll take a look at the benefits of a dedicated producer.
Making Cinema Lights and Practicals Work Together
Practical lighting vs. cinematic lighting — this article examines how to use practical lighting to create a cinematic look.
CGI, 3D Scans, and Live Action with the Image Creators at Saddington Baynes
We sat down with image creators Andy White and Alex McDonald to discuss technical processes, personal workflow, and the future of the industry.
7 Things You Can Definitely Take Away from Film School
While many debate the value of film school, let’s take a look at a few useful lessons you can definitely take away from the experience.
Why We’re in the Golden Age of Documentary Filmmaking
We’re in the golden age of documentary filmmaking, and these films have now become as cinematically entertaining as their narrative counterparts.
5 Tips on How to Create a Great Short Documentary Film
Documentaries are a right of passage for any filmmaker. In this article, we’ll look at five ways you can take your short documentary to the next level.