4 Must-Know Audio Tips for Filmmakers
It’s been said many times on this site – filmmakers cannot forget about audio. Audio can make or break a film and even if you have the best visuals …
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How to Film Cinematic Shots in Any Location
Whether you are an independent filmmaker, documentarian, or corporate videographer there is a high likelihood that you will end up shooting in a location that you aren’t familiar with …
5 Must-Have Pieces of Gear Every Filmmaker Should Get
After shooting for a few years (or decades in some cases), filmmakers will begin compiling a reliable kit that contains all types of equipment that they need. Figuring out …
10 Must-Know Things to Check Before Pressing Record
As a new filmmaker there are some lessons that you will unfortunately learn when you make a mistake and it becomes engrained in your head to never do again. …
How to Organize Your Filmmaking Gear for Pro Gigs
Over time you will acquire a ton of filmmaking gear. It’s inevitable if you do it for long enough. When you get started a bag or case or two …
Cheap Filmmaking Hacks Any Filmmaker Should Know
When you are an indie filmmaker you’ll often find that you’ll spend less time thinking about what camera or lens to use and more time trying to figure out …
7 Tips on Getting Cinematic Images in Boring Locations
You can always hop on a plan with the perfect equipment and a model to go shoot in an exotic destination that makes your job easy. Most of the …
How to Film Modern LED Displays Such as Monitors and TV Screens
We can love the look of modern LED displays that we use with our computers as as our TVs, but the second you have a screen in one of …
How to Make Any Location Look Cinematic
Most of the time filmmakers don’t have the advantage of picking the perfect space and shooting at the perfect time when the light is illuminating your scene and subject …
How to Find Clients for Your New Video Production Company
Often the hardest thing about shooting video professionally is finding people who will hire you. Learning how to shoot and picking up some gear is easy, but making sure …
How to Get Optimal Exposure for Dark Skin Tones Using False Color
False color can be one of the most helpful exposure tools you can use. It is also extremely confusing the first time you load it up. It works by …
How Do Different Focal Lengths Impact Your Footage
Many aspiring filmmakers and photographers start their journey with a basic camera paired with a kit lens. This is usually a standard zoom with a fairly slow aperture range. …
How Much Should You Charge as a Documentary Filmmaker?
Documentary work is an interesting area for filmmakers looking to make it a career. It doesn’t look like it’ll be easy to start making money from some of the …
How to Get Consistent Work as an Indie Filmmaker
Being on set and operating the camera are interesting and exciting times for most independent filmmakers. What isn’t discussed as much is how stressful it can be when you …
How to Pick Cameras That 10x Your Investment?
At the end of the day, a successful filmmaker is usually the one that is also a successful businessperson. Part of running a business is taking great care to …
Best Grip Gear for Run-and-Gun Filmmakers
Grip gear is a necessary part of filmmaking. You won’t be able to get your equipment mounted properly (and safely) without an array of stands, clamps and other tools. …
Camera Hacks that Every Filmmaker Should Know
There are fun hacks, like putting Vaseline on a filter to create a soft-focus effect with any lens, but those aren’t exactly something that you’ll be using every day. …
6 Dirt-Cheap Filmmaking Items Under $20
Filmmaking doesn’t have to be expensive. Well, not all of it at least. Cameras and lenses and all that fun stuff will likely take up much of your budget …
4 Must-Know Editing Tricks to Consider
There’s always something else to learn about editing. NLEs are loaded with features and shortcuts and hidden tricks that you will never be able to learn everything. If you …
10 Creative Camera Movements Worth Trying Out
Movement is what makes a film a film. The advantage of video is that you can capture action and then use motion to better tell your story. Getting the …
