Photo by Obi Onyeador from Unsplash Before you worry about camera angles or location permits, you need a strong script. And the core of that screenplay is your main character – AKA your protagonist. But what makes a good protagonist? “Make your main character more likable” is a simplistic note we often hear. It’s easy
The 2021 Oscars are almost here! One of the best things about Oscar season is that we’re treated to Oscar nominee interviews with all the best actors, writers, directors and other film industry professionals. Watching or reading these interviews is a great way to find inspiration and advice for your own filmmaking project. It’s such
Apple hosted one of its famous product unveiling events on April 20, 2021, and there are a ton of exciting updates. Apple Spring-Loaded Event Announcements Colors have also been a big feature of Apple’s April 20th “Spring Loaded” product launch event. Apple has unveiled a new color for its iPhone 12 – purple! Pre-orders begin
The Moment Film Festival is offering $150,000 in prizes to talented short filmmakers! To enter, all you need is a short film shot on a mobile phone or drone. We know that a lot of FilmUp readers already have one! But if not, you’ve still got a little time – the contest deadline is June
Films are more than a collection of scenes made with high-tech cameras and lighting equipment. They’re designed to make us FEEL. To create atmosphere and feeling in your film, you’ll need a variety of inspiration – whether that’s other films, TV shows, paintings, books, real-life locations, music, fashion, photographs or even items from your own
A filmmaker is a lot like a CEO. No, seriously! You’re in charge of the creative vision of the “company” – aka your film. You’re the one who makes final decisions about what to spend your budget on. You’re in charge of hiring all the department heads beneath you – editing, casting, makeup, etc. If
Tired of having to save, upload and send your footage to start the post-production process? Your life is about to get a whole lot easier. Frame.io C2C workflow Frame.io has announced a brand new Camera to Cloud (C2C) workflow, meaning that filmmakers can instantly send footage to producers, editors or other collaborators while they’re still
The Sundance 2021 Film Festival just wrapped up its virtual festival – but it’s not too late to learn from all the festival’s filmmakers and special guests. The Sundance Institute has posted a wealth of informative and inspiring videos on its YouTube Channel. Everything is completely free! Since we’re all still staying home because of
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
Tom Cruise made headlines this week for yelling at crew members on the set of Mission Impossible 7, which is filming in the UK. To some, this made him a hero; to others, an insensitive hothead. Why Did Tom Cruise Get Mad? Tom got upset when he observed two crew members failing to observe social
