Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Filmmaking Tip: Gear For a One Man Documentary Crew
If you find yourself forced to go it alone, here’s all the gear you’ll need to get the job done as a one man documentary crew.
Sony Takes Steps to Phase Out the FS700 with New Price Drop
The FS700 price drop can mean one of two things… Either the market has caught up to the device or it’s obsolete. We think we might know …
Scoring Great Film Locations On A Budget
Great locations can make even the lowest budget production look like a million bucks. Learn how to to land awesome film locations without breaking the bank.
How to Pick the Right Tone, Shots, and Music for Trailers
Inception horns or no Inception horns? Creating an awesome trailer is much more difficult than it looks. Let’s explore the best way to put together footage and …
8 Great ‘Proof of Concept’ Films That Got Picked Up by Hollywood
Want to land that big deal with a studio? Well here are some proof of concept films that did just that.
The Evolution of Hollywood Dinosaurs
The big screen dinosaur rampage that started in the 1900s continues this summer with Jurassic World. Let’s take a look at the history of Hollywood dinosaurs.
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.
Is the AJA CION the Biggest Bust in Modern Filmmaking?
We had high hopes for the AJA CION – but it seems like the camera might flare out before it even gets started. Let’s take a look …
Upcoming Film Festival Deadlines (Summer 2015)
Take a look at the top upcoming film festival deadlines slated for the second quarter of 2015, and get a leg up on when and where to …
Cinematography Tips For Horror Filmmakers
The Horror genre calls for some unique lighting techniques. These cinematography tips will make just about any horror film more stylized and effective.
Cinematography Tip: Use Fog To Add Depth to Your Shot
A little haze goes a long way. Fire up the fog machine to add dimension and depth to your shots! Learn more about it with this quick …
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.