Pacing in film: it sounds like a simple concept, but it’s actually created by a collection of complex choices. And as a filmmaker, you get to make all the decisions about what you want your film’s pacing to be. Are you directing an intense action sequence that’s meant to get your audience’s hearts pounding? You
Want to speed up your editing process? Get that film DONE with the best Premiere Pro editing hacks! You can easily speed up your workflow – and make your film look professional – with these tips and tricks. Dolly Zoom in Premiere Pro Want to create a dolly zoom? This classic camera trick slides the
We can all get into a creative slump. One week you are brimming with ideas and ambition, the next week every time you sit down to write, or get behind the lens it feels like someone let all the air out of your balloon. While this can get you pretty down – there are some
Shooting a movie on your phone or a portable camera is easier than ever! But when do you need a film permit? Films with “no commercial value” do not require permits. So if you’re just hanging out in a park with your friends and making a video for personal use, there’s no permit required. But
The Queen’s Gambit has taken the world by storm! And no, it’s not a spinoff of The Crown. It’s a show about…wait for it…chess. Created by Scott Frank, the Netflix limited series boasts amazing acting, writing and even 1960s costumes – but the real lesson from the show is that anything can be compelling. And
Want to show off some cool filmmaking techniques and camera tricks with household objects? You might have everything you need right at home already! You won’t even need to buy anything new. For example, you can use a mirror, a laundry basket and a broom to achieve cool, smooth and very fast camera movements. Check
As a script reader, I’ve read it all. Aliens. Robots. Ex-Boyfriends. It’s not that I’m sick of screenplays – I cried at one today, it was so good! But I am sick of clichés. So how can you avoid the screenplay clichés that will make readers mark your script with the evil red PASS? Here
How can you shoot a movie in two weeks? Steven Soderbergh has the answer. The prolific director and producer, known for everything from Contagion and The Knick to Magic Mike, has a new movie coming out on HBO Max: Let Them All Talk. Based on a short story by a Deborah Eisenberg, the film stars Meryl
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Editing audio in film probably isn’t the first thing you thought about when you were inspired to make a short film or feature. But it’s incredibly important. While viewers may not notice great audio, they will absolutely notice bad audio. In a worst-case-scenario, viewers wouldn’t be able to understand what your characters are saying or
