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The Production Design Challenges of “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”
How do you create six unique, realistic sets for the same Western film? Production Designer Jess Gonchor has the answers.
Getting Started in Effective Low-Budget Film and Video Production
Like any film or video project, low-budget projects require effective planning and smooth production. Here are some tips to get you started.
Production Tips: Getting Started with Low-Budget Stunt Coordination
Need to (safely) coordinate some stunts for your next project? Here’s what you need to know to get started in the wild world of stunt coordination.
Austin Film Festival Interview: Insights for Turning Your Script into a 90-Second Pitch
We chatted with screenwriter Megan Weaver about her script “The Starfish” and some insights for pitching your screenplay.
Production Tip: How to Edit a Fight Scene for Rhythm and Pacing
Good fight scenes need vision, planning, and careful choreography. But ultimately, they depend on the edit for their power.
7 Tips for Working with Voice-Over in Corporate Video Projects
We’ve rounded up some some practical production advice for working with voice-over (VO) in your corporate video projects.
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply to Filmmaker Workshops and Labs
Filmmaker workshops, labs, and fellowships offer a number of benefits for the indie filmmaker. Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
How to Soften Your Sharp 4K DSLR Video Footage
Super sharp footage is great when you need it, and not so great when you don’t. Here’s how to soften it — during production and in post.
7 Reasons You Should “Script” Your Documentary Projects
In this article, we present some industry tips on how to “script” your documentary project before you actually dive into production.
Go Behind Pulp Fiction’s Gimp Mask with Steve Hibbert
In this industry interview, we go behind the scenes with Steve Hibbert on Pulp Fiction’s Most Famous Small Role: The Gimp.
Round Table: Scream Queens on What Every Horror Director Needs to Know
For this interview, we sat down with a diverse group of horror actors to find out everything we didn’t know about horror film production.
Interview: The Editor of “This is America” on Building the Iconic Video
The editor of “This Is America” sheds some light on working with Hiro Murai and Childish Gambino — and his Premiere workflow.