Posts Tagged ‘tips’
The 5 Most Crucial FCPX Keyboard Shortcuts
These five FCPX keyboard shortcuts are crucial if you want to increase your editing speed.
How to Organize a Feature Film Edit Like a Pro
Organize your feature film edit like the editor of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Eddie Hamilton.
3 Ways to Use a Collapsable Reflector for Naturally Lit Shots
Many filmmakers have issues shooting under natural light, as they often neglect to utilize one of the most basic tools available to them: the collapsable reflector.
3 Guerrilla Filmmaking Locations That Increase Production Value Every Time
Indie productions need to be picky with their locations in order to keep production value high. The easy-to-shoot locations on this list will work wonders for filmmakers …
How To Edit Comedy Scenes for Maximum Laughs
Editing comedy takes a very specific and unique set of skills. It’s arguably one of the hardest genres to cut. These tips will help you maximize your …
Why Shooting Too Much Coverage Is Bad
Rookie filmmakers tend to shoot far more coverage than needed, and they’ll suffer in the editing room as a result. Here are some reasons not to overdo …
3 Directing Tips For Adding Suspense To Your Thriller
A thriller without suspense falls as flat as a comedy with no jokes. Crank up the tension and get the audience reaction you want with these tips.
Add Beautiful Light to Your Scenes With a China Ball
China balls are one of the cheapest and most effective ways to add beautiful light to your scenes. Here are just three of the many ways you …
What All Producers Need to Understand About Working With Directors
For a film to truly succeed, its lead producer must understand how to effectively collaborate with the film’s auteur. Unfortunately, no two directors are exactly alike.
Learn From the Pros: Reverse Engineer an After Effects Template
If you’re looking to improve your After Effects abilities, an easy way to learn is to break down an After Effects Template.
Shooting a Micro-budget Film? Here Are 3 Areas You Shouldn’t Spend Money
Micro-budget filmmakers often spend too much money in all the wrong places. Here are three areas to scale back on when breaking down your budget.
Tips For Keeping A Long Dialogue Scene Visually Interesting
No matter how great your writing might be, after a couple of minutes just about any heavy dialogue scene can feel boring. Here’s how to keep things …