Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
Every Stressed Out Cinematographer’s Best Friend: The Pre-Light
Extra time is perhaps the hottest commodity on any film set. Here’s why you should always fight for the chance to pre-light your set.
How to Overcome the 5 Biggest Obstacles to Writing Your Screenplay
Struggling to finish your film script? Here are five of the biggest obstacles screenwriters face — and how to overcome them.
5 Things Every Filmmaker Should Know Before Making a Feature Film
Thinking of making a feature film? Here are 5 things every filmmaker should know before diving in to a big film or video project.
Cinematography Tips: Four Ways to Use a Low-Angle Shot
Low-angle shots are a common cinematography technique, but are you really getting all you can out of these shots? Find out with these 4 examples.
The 5 Best Places to Pitch Your Documentary Film Projects
In this industry roundup, we’ve collected five of the best places (and resources) to pitch your documentary film projects
Industry Advice: Two DPs on Good Documentary Filmmaking
We sat down with Craig Atkinson and Alex Takats, cinematographers from the new Netflix show, Dogs, to talk documentary filmmaking.
Cinematography Tip: Working with Motivated Camera Movement
Motivated camera movement helps narrate your film visually. Here are a few examples you can put into action in your own work.
Download Dozens of Free Sound Effects from Yellowstone National Park
There’s now a whole library of ambient nature sounds recorded in Yellowstone National Park now available to download for free.
The Most Exciting Camera Rumors of 2019
Another new year, another new round of juicy camera conjectures. Here’s your officially unofficial 2019 camera rumor roundup!
3 Things To Keep in Mind While Updating Your Demo Reel
Are you getting your demo reel ready for newer and bigger projects? Here are three considerations you should keep in mind when showcasing your work.
Quality Control Tips: Checking Your Final Drafts and Finalizing Your Edit
Before you consider your project completely done and ready for delivery, make sure you go through this final quality control checklist.
Documentary Filmmaking 101: Effectively Researching Your Topic
Research and documentary filmmaking go hand-in-hand. So what resources can you use to find the most accurate information for your next project