Whether you’re writing a scene, filming a movie, or simply talking to a friend, there is no skill more valuable than communication. We take it for granted, but communicating an idea to someone is one of the hardest things to achieve. That’s why we need to look at how to know your audience. Think about it: you are taking a … Read More
Best Filmmaking YouTube Channels: 27 of the Top Filmmaking & Video Production Channels
Learning filmmaking in video form is fantastic. Getting that hands-on, demonstration based approach to learning filmmaking is key. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best filmmaking YouTube channels. We’ve included both filmmaking and film industry based channels here, as well as some that specialize in video production and the business side of both. Some of these will … Read More
How to Screen Write: 5 Ways a Screenwriting Partnership Worked While Writing a First Movie
Today, we have an article on screenwriting that teaches you a process of how to screen write. Filmmaker Angela Caito will take you through her process in detail and I’m sure there will be plenty of a-ha moments here! I am Angela Caito and together with Erik Kitchens, the founder of our company 30 Daze Productions, we partnered to write … Read More
Best Fog Machine for Filmmaking: 5 Top Fog Machines
So you’re looking for the best fog machine out there? In this guide, we’ll cover our favorite fog machines for filmmaking, as well as cover the dos and donts of using this kind of equipment. Let’s start by a taking a look at what exactly a fog machine is and how it works. A fog machine is a device which … Read More
How to Make a Comedy Short
In 2018 we set out to make a five-minute comedy short, but I’ll admit it: being funny is hard. Trying to write a witty article is also hard. But bare with me, we’ll get there. The Many Faces of Beth Jones is a film set almost entirely in an agent’s office where we see Beth offered multiple disappointing acting roles. … Read More
Best LED Lights for Filmmaking – 4 Top LED Lights On the Market
LEDs are becoming more and more useful in filmmaking. And for good reason – they have a whole host of advantages in modern video work. In this article we’ll take a look at the advantages and use cases for this type of video lighting, as well as list what we consider the best LED lights for filmmaking are. LED Lighting … Read More
Cinematic Film Look: 19 Easy Ways to Make Your Films Look More Cinematic
Most beginning filmmakers all have variations of the same question; ‘How do I make my films look more professional? More, cinematic?’ For generations, filmmakers have asked: How do I get that film look? That’s a good question. After all, nothing’s more discouraging than putting your heart and soul into a project only for it to come out looking like someone’s … Read More
Best Mac for Video Editing – 4 of the Top Laptops For Video Editing
Thinking about buying a new laptop for video editing? If you’re an Apple Mac user, you’re probably wondering what is the best Mac for video editing? If that’s you, then we have just the guide for you! We’ll cover Mac laptops here, as most videographer will need to edit on the move, so having something as portable as a laptop … Read More
How to Work in Film Industry – Work Full-Time On Film Sets
In this article we will be looking at the practicalities of making film set work a film-time job. We will be looking into the different types of film jobs and how to find continuous work. This is no quick scheme but a in depth look at the reality of making film work pay the bills. My name is Amy Clarke … Read More
Vlogger Equipment: 7 Gear Items Every Beginner Vlogger Must Have
YouTube has become a global platform where people share their videos. Making videos and uploading them online was a hobby once, but now many people have begun to choose this is a career. Today, we look at vlogger equipment and what you need to get started. It is also a fabulous way for people to express themselves and their creativity, … Read More
