What is a Writer & What’s Their Position on Set?
What is a Writer, and what is their Position on set? Screenwriters also called scriptwriters or just plain writer(s), work to produce the script for motion pictures, television, commercials, and other forms of media. The writers compile the screenplay for a film and include any necessary scenes and dialogue that helps the draft to come […]
Film Crew Hierarchy: A List of Film Crew Positions & Roles
Film crew production teams are large, coordinated groups that consist of several different film crew members responsible for various roles on and off the set. When working anywhere in video production, one of the most challenging tasks early on is understanding the film crew hierarchy and related film crew positions and roles each member on […]
Video Production Crew Positions: Who Does What?
Video Production Crew Positions: Who Does What? Whether you’re new to the set, considering a job in film, or you’re looking to hire a film crew for a video project you’ve been planning, knowing who does what on the film set can be challenging even to a seasoned expert. While you may know that the […]
What is a Matte Artist and What Job Do they Do on Set?
What is a Matte Artist & What Job Do they Do on Set? The Matte Artist or Matte Painter is responsible for producing animation for film that are painted representations of background landscapes, scenes, sets or essentially any other element that is difficult or impossible to film. Most of today’s matte painting is not actually […]
What is a Negative Cutter & What Role Do They Have on the Film Set?
What is a Negative Cutter & What Role Do They Have on the Film Set? The Negative Cutter is responsible for matching the original camera negatives back to the workprint so that prints can be made out of the negatives. We don’t see as many negative cutters in film production today because digital cameras and […]
What is a Foley Artist & What is Their Job on Set?
What is a Foley Artist & What is Their Job on Set? The Foley Artist or Foley sound crew adds a level of depth to the film that helps audiences to immerse themselves into the production. Foley artists create sound for the film in various ways such as stomping to reproduce footsteps, slamming a door […]
What Makes a Good Production Assistant?
What Makes a Good Production Assistant? Whether you just entered the world of production or this is where you’ve been for quite some time, the role of a production assistant is likely where you started. If you’re still getting your feet wet in this role, following these tips to become a good production assistant may […]
10 Essential Cinematography Techniques & Tricks for Cinematic Shots
10 Essential Cinematography Techniques & Tricks for Cinematic Shots Good cinematographers get behind the camera and capture a wide range of shots as they are defined in the shot list by the producer. Great cinematographers master the art of visual storytelling by capturing the best shots to artfully tell the story delivering to the viewer […]
How to Pay for Film School
How to Pay for Film School Are you interested in becoming a filmmaker but wondering how you can pay for film school? Whether you’re new to the industry or seeking further education to help you make a lasting career, paying for film school is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face. We’re showing you what […]
How to Create a Demo Reel
How to Create a Demo Reel Creating a great demo reel is vital if you intend to capture your client’s attention quickly, and you want to keep them around. But what goes into a great demo reel anyway? We’re showing you how to create a demo reel that will captivate your clients, showing them just […]