Compared to cinematography, special effects, location, and casting, dialogue is often forgotten when discussing the key components of what makes a film work. If the dialogue is good it disappears into the storytelling, if it is bad it stands out and can ruin an entire…

Sound effects have been a crucial component in trailers for a long time now. They build atmosphere, help evoke the emotions you wish your audience to feel, and serve as punctuation to the narrative flow of your work. Some trailers even forego music completely, relying…

Ah, sci fi! One of the great book genres! But what are the best sci fi books ever made? Today, let’s take a look at the best sci fi books. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a photographer, or just a lover of sci fi literature, this…

Grips are crucial to the making of a movie, especially the blockbuster high-budget films. If you have ever watched a movie that felt so real, with all the twists and turns feeling realistic, then that’s the effective and creative job of a key grip in…

Today we have an article covering the art and science behind voice acting. Voice acting is a big part of the film industry and those that have great voices that lend themselves to this pursuit can stand to make a fantastic career for themselves. Voice…

“Show, don’t tell” is the only conventional wisdom existing among filmmakers all over the world. And the tendency says that Hollywood plays a big part in heating and preserving this axiom. Why axiom? Well, because even though the underlying basis of why and how voice…

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…

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…

The film industry has always been attractive to investors due to its lucrative nature and glamorous offers. However, recent scandals with Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Ben Affleck have frightened the young, rich and influential producers a lot. Even Garry Collins from Red Rock Entertainment…

Scouting for film locations is an art form. Any good location scout will find a balance between what works for the script and the technical requirements of the film crew. In this post, we’re going to talk about the seven most important things to look…