What is Tenebrism in Film?
Throughout the history of filmmaking, various techniques that are quite dominant in the world of fine art have made their way into filmmaking and production. For example, “chiaroscuro” or tenebrism are such examples of art techniques making their way into cinema. But what is tenebrism in film? As we look at what tenebrism is and […]
6 Skillshare Tutorial Video Production Tips
Skillshare courses attract individuals seeking to learn a variety of concepts and skills from all over the world. If you’re a Skillshare practitioner that provides educational tutorials through the platform, you probably already recognize the importance of high quality video content. Creating tutorials for your Skillshare courses is an important element to keeping your students […]
How to Be a Good Producer
Video production is an extremely competitive industry, and video producers are the first to be recognized for success within the field. However, learning how to be a good producer that stands out in the extremely competitive environment that you work in can be challenging. There’s a lot that stands between becoming a producer and actually […]
Boston Film Permitting Details Every Filmmaker Must Know
Filmmaking in the City of Boston is something many filmmakers seek to do. Typically, Boston film permitting regulations and rules are set by the City of Boston, however certain additional requirements are set forth individually by the department or location for which filming will take place such as the local Parks and Recreation, or the […]
5 Things You Might Not Know About Applying for a Boston Film Permit
Filmmaking in the City of Boston is something many cinematographers pursue. Massachusetts has welcomed filmmaking and largely made the process of coming to the City of Boston to produce video and film content mostly painless. Applying for a Boston film permit is something you’ll have to do if you intend to film anywhere in the […]
Insider Tips on Lugging Film Equipment Around New York City
Navigating New York City is a complex process that few fully gasp and welcome without any baggage. Add filmmaking equipment to the mix, and getting around can feel almost entirely impossible. In fact, lugging film equipment around New York City can be a real drag, literally! As you’re dragging your equipment from one place to […]
DIY Cinematography Hacks You Can Reproduce at Home
DIY Cinematography Hacks You Can Reproduce at Home With some common household items, aspiring filmmakers can reproduce the look of shots that have been produced professionally — or at least something close to it. These DIY cinematography hacks are quick and easy for the aspiring filmmaker or professional to reproduce at home for use in […]
Motion Graphics Tips & Tricks Filmmakers Must Know
Motion Graphics Tips & Tricks Filmmakers Must Know Motion graphics are really something that you probably instantly think of a professional for when considering production, but there are some ways that you can achieve semi-professional looking motion graphics shots on your own. In fact, working with motion graphics doesn’t necessarily have to require a professional […]
How to Make a Snorricam At Home
Referred to more frequently in home camera use or by those using a GoPro as a chestcam or a body mount camera, the SnorriCam was used on film sets decades before it became popular for at home use. Today, many aspiring filmmakers, and especially vloggers use some version of a SnorriCam to capture footage of […]
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Film Studio?
Finding and securing the right place for a shoot can be challenging at best, but what happens when you think you’ve found the perfect place only to find out that the studio rental costs are significantly higher than what you had budgeted for? This can and most likely will happen at least once in your […]