Top Filmmaking Tips from Seasoned Directors
Top Filmmaking Tips from Seasoned Directors Today’s world is choc-full of advice, some of it is great, some of it is better left unsaid. Most fall somewhere in between and is acceptable and to some degree useful. The best directors tend to have plenty of working knowledge to share if given the opportunity. These are […]
What is Augmented Reality Camera Tracking and How Does it Work?
What is Augmented Reality Camera Tracking and How Does it Work? Augmented graphics have evolved over the past several years and come a long way. In fact, today, the real world and the virtual worlds almost blend together as one major show. Camera tracking allows filmmakers to produce photo-realistic virtual graphics that can pinpoint even […]
Quick Tips for Sparking Creativity in Filmmaking
Quick Tips for Sparking Creativity in Filmmaking The creative side of our brains is like any other muscle. You actively work it out and it will function better. So how do you keep creativity alive when you’re busy making films each and everyday? These quick tips for sparking creativity in filmmaking will help you keep […]
10 Questions to Ask When In-Person Location Scouting
Location scouting is very similar to being commissioned to find a needle in a haystack. You’ve got to be extremely patient and equally diligent. Failure to pay very close attention to your surroundings or to note even the tiniest of details could result in huge losses on shoot day, and nobody wants to be at […]
How to Shoot a Product Review Video
How to Shoot a Product Review Video Product review videos are popular on social media and captivate audiences on YouTube. Whether researching gifts to give for the holidays or evaluating the best camera for your upcoming project, just about everyone has spent time watching product reviews online at one point or another. We’re showing you […]
7 Video Dialogue Editing Tips for a Natural Narrative
7 Video Dialogue Editing Tips for a Natural Narrative How can we possibly mess up when saying simple words like “he, she, it, or yours”? The natural dialogue that we use everyday becomes jumbled and difficult to understand sometimes. Not because we don’t know what we’re doing or how to talk, but because it’s easy […]
Must-Have Documentary Film Equipment List
Are you preparing for a documentary shoot on location? If you’re planning a trip to a location outside your studio set to film a documentary, now is the time to prepare and make sure you’ve got everything you need for the production. We’ve put together this must-have documentary film equipment list to help you make […]
Tips on Filming an Interview with One Camera
If you’re filming an interview and you only have one camera, framing is going to be vital as will be making sure that you have done all necessary equipment tests to ensure you don’t have any mistakes or hiccups along the way. We’ve outlined these tips on filming an interview with one camera to help […]
Documentary Interview Filming Techniques
The interview portion of a documentary helps to further establish the importance and expertise of the subjects involved in your film, but without proper steps to film the interview in a way that it will engage and captivate the audience, you’re really at a loss. However, you can capture documentary interview footage that effectively backs […]
What Reports are Useful for Preparing a Film Shoot
What Reports are Useful for Preparing a Film Shoot Are you wondering what reports are useful for preparing a film shoot? We’ve outlined a list of reports that are vital when preparing for a shoot and those that may not be absolutely necessary but certainly are helpful along the way. Check out the list and […]