Book Flights For Film Crew: Travel Hacks For Filmmakers
Are you a filmmaker looking for a better way to travel? Do you wish your production crew could travel more efficiently? If so, then I have just the thing for you – my travel hacks for filmmakers and crew. TRAVEL HACKS FOR FILMMAKERS AND CREW:…
Making A Short Film: Pre Production – From Start To Finish
Pre-production is a term thrown around in the film industry. You will hear people say that they are going to do some pre-production, that they are in the middle of pre-production, or that pre-production is almost finished. It is all very confusing, so we will…
6 Tips For Directing Actors: Everything A Director Should Know
What is directing actors? More specifically, how do you direct actors? In this article, I provide an overview of this art.The director is the person who has the final say in how a film or a stage production will turn out. A good director knows…
What Is A Synopsis? Definition & Examples
A synopsis is a brief overview of a book or story that may be used to market it. A literary agent or publisher may use a synopsis to decide whether they want to read the actual manuscript. If you are writing a novel, you might…
Indie Film Casting Pointers: From Casting Calls to Getting The Callback
Indie film casting is the process of finding actors and actresses to appear in a film that is independent, or not associated with one of the major film studios. This process can involve open casting calls or using an agency to secure talent. Both methods…
How To Schedule A Montage: The Complete Guide
A montage is a series of related scenes that are edited together to form a distinct whole. Usually, this type of scene is used to show the passage of time. Telling a story with a montage is one of the most difficult aspects of screenwriting….
How To Shoot Dynamic Fight Scenes That Keep Your Audience’s Attention
Trying to film a believable fight scene can be frustratingly difficult but it doesn’t have to be! So here are some of the things that I’ve learned about how to film better fight scenes. Location is key. Your location is going to determine a lot…
How To Direct An Animated Movie: The Definitive Guide
What’s an animated movie? It’s a film with characters and action that aren’t real, such as cartoons and computer generated images (CGI). Animated movies are typically written and directed by a single person or a small team. How were animated movies made before computers? Animators…
Pre Production Hacks For A 2nd AD: Raising Your Game
Production Hacks is the essential guide to filmmaking, outlining time-saving tips that will make a huge difference between shooting smoothly and being behind schedule. The book deconstructs the art of filmmaking into bite-sized chunks. Pre Production Hacks For A 2nd Ad What Is A…
Mastering The Film Score According To John Williams
John Williams: Mastering The Film Score reveals a deep insight into the life of one of Hollywood’s greatest composers. Until now, his work was largely considered secondary to his peers such as Bernard Herrmann and John Barry before him, and some even viewed him as…
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