Posts Tagged ‘DIY’
9 Must-Read Filmmaking Articles (June 2015)
Find out what the industry is talking about with this collection of recent must-read filmmaking articles.
5 Tips for Shooting a Period Piece on a Shoestring Budget
Period pieces are usually out of reach for low-budget filmmakers, but these five tips will open up the possibility of setting your story in a different era.
5 DIY Lighting Tips For Filmmakers on a Budget
Filmmaking can get expensive quick! Save yourself some cash and free up some of your budget with this collection of DIY lighting tips.
How to Land Big Name Talent in Your Indie Film
Landing a recognizable cast will improve your indie film’s chances of success. Here are a few ways to attach name actors to your feature.
3 Lo-Fi Techniques For Better Camera Stabilization
Nail your shot without an expensive gimbal! Check out these three easy camera stabilization tips that won’t bust your budget.
Go Undercover With These 5 Guerrilla Filmmaking Tactics
Guerrilla Filmmaking can be risky, but sometimes there’s no choice. Here are some important planning tips that can help prevent disaster.
Create a Video On Demand Strategy For Your Film
The distribution landscape for films has changed significantly within the last decade. Having a Video on Demand strategy is more important than ever.
3 Hacks for Shooting Without a Focus Puller
Cinematographers on low-budget indie films are often required to operate their camera while also pulling focus. Here are some hacks to make this situation less frustrating.
How to Create a DIY Rain Machine that Actually Looks Great On-Camera
Simulate realistic rain! Learn how to make a DIY rain machine for your next production in this exciting video tutorial.
4 Cheap Practical Lights That Can Work Wonders On Set
The 4 lights on this list will allow you to not only light your film beautifully, but do it on a budget.
Three DIY Teleprompter Builds
Build a handy teleprompter on the cheap! In these 3 tutorials you’ll learn how to create a prompter from inexpensive and readily available supplies.
How to Create a 1000 Watt Equivalent LED Light Panel
Learn how to create a DIY LED light panel that has the same output as a 1000 watt light in the following video tutorial.