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If you are a film maker in the business of making films then you probably spend a lot of time gazing at the newest technology. There are a lot of new advancements that allow you to take the best shots, even at night, or even under water. There is a fair amount of information out there that allows people to make the most of the equipment that they have. You may not even know how … [Read more...] about 5 Needed Essentials For a DIY Film Shoot

A title sequence is more than an introduction where you run the credits, it's the beginning of the movie or show where you get to rope your audience in. You give them a taste of what they're in for as far as the theme and the mood. You will want to spend a decent amount of time on it without it taking far too long. For example, if you are making a short, fifteen minutes or so … [Read more...] about Title Sequences – The Theory Behind Them and How To Make Your Own

In the comedy world or in the entertainment world in general, lighting matters. You want to create an experience that lets the viewers know that anything goes and they are getting a break from reality. The highlight on one side of the face creates a more dramatic effect and gives people the illusion that they are somewhere different experiencing something interesting. It can be … [Read more...] about The Hallmark of Comedy: Making Your Talent Pop with High-Key Lighting

The answer to the question what sort of camera do I need, largely depends on what you plan to use it for. You may be an aspiring photographer or you may want to get into video making. It's best to get down to the bottom of what you want to use it for and then go from there with the features that you want the camera to have included. You can narrow it down and always add to that … [Read more...] about 5 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a New Video Camera

To begin as a film editor one must have the industry calling card which amounts to a small reel of film do display talent. This visual resume can be as short as 30 seconds and often the shorter the better. A film of such length often has a simple story: a beginning, middle, and end. In pursuit of this project one should seek input form all sorts of media. More on creating a … [Read more...] about How to Become a Film Editor: Getting Started