So you know that the director calls action before a take, but did you know there’s a bunch of other things that are called out before that? You did? Oh… well you can skip to the next video but for everyone else let’s go over the order of operations on set when you’re going for a take.
Read MoreYou might know that this beauty is called a slate or clapper board, but chances are, if you're a first time filmmaker, you're probably using it wrong. So let's go over some tips so you can be slating like a pro.
Read MoreYour shoot day is finally here and you're practically oozing with excitement, but before you step foot on set, it's important you know proper set etiquette. So let's go over some of the do's and don'ts of being on a film set.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to actually shoot your film, you might find yourself asking the age old question. Do I rent my gear or do I buy it? So let's go over some pros and cons for both, so you can decide which works best for you.
Read MoreYou've got your camera gear and your lighting gear, but what about all the other essential things you need during production? Well, that's where I've got you covered with my list of production gear that's essential for any shoot.
Read MoreYou might've seen that exciting Apple keynote, where Apple shows how the iPhone can shoot cinematic quality footage. And sure, it's impressive, but let's be real. That footage is all shot by extremely talented filmmakers using big budget filmmaking equipment, you know, besides the iPhone. So can you really shoot a movie on your phone?
Read MoreWhen picking a frame rate for your film, you might be surprised to discover that there's a rainbow of choices to choose from. So let's go over the different types of frame rates and why you might choose them for your film.
Read MoreLOG is a camera profile setting that allows you to shoot a super flat image. What I mean is that you can capture footage that has more dynamic range, giving you extra details in the shadows and highlights. The resulting image when shooting in LOG might not look very flattering, but it will actually give you much more flexibility in post because it's retaining more information. Thus you'll have the ability to push the image farther in color correction, allowing you to get unique and different looks without overly crushing blacks or losing details.
Read MoreMaking sure you have all the essential camera gear you'll need before you shoot your film is key to having a good shoot. You don't want to be five miles from your car at the shooting location only to realize your cameras battery is dead. So let's take a look at some camera gear essentials.
Read MoreAll right, you've decided to shoot a film in quarantine and you've already knocked out the pre-production steps and are ready to shoot, but things are a bit tricky in this remote film production world. So here's some tips that will help your shoot go smoothly.
Read MoreYou’ve spent a bunch of time planning out your film and you’re now ready to jump into production. But before you do, here’s some important steps to know that make up the indie film production workflow. So let's go over the various film production process steps that go into the indie film production process so you can make sure your film shoot goes smoothly!
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