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Whether you’re filming features, live shows, or weddings, gimbals are one of the best ways to capture movement eloquently with that cinematic touch. This isn’t a review of one of our favorite gimbals the DJI Ronin-S, but we will give a very brief overview of the device. This post takes a look at the best… Continue reading Watch the Best DJI Ronin-S Footage from Indie Filmmakers
Why do I always see the same GIF over and over again. You know the one. It’s Michael Jackson, from his “Thriller” music video, eating popcorn in a movie theatre. According to Know Your Meme, it was popularized in 2007 and serves as a humorous signal to internet trolls. But what’s so appealing about the… Continue reading The Michael Jackson Popcorn GIF
Shooting Schedule EssentialsOpen menu What Is a Shooting Schedule How to Plan a Film Shoot How to Create Multiple Shooting Schedules How to Create a One Line Schedule What is the Dood Report DOOD Report Explained Shooting Schedule Pro-TipsOpen menu How to Make a Better Shooting Schedule How to Schedule a Musical How to Find… Continue reading How to Make a Better Shooting Schedule with a Stripboard
Writing a screenplay can be hard. The blank white page dotted with a blinking cursor can be daunting. There’s no one way to turn that blank page into a hundred and twenty riveting ones, but there are a few time-tested steps you can take to make the process a little bit easier. Let’s look at… Continue reading How to Write a Screenplay — Step-by-Step Process
Writing an Audio/Visual (AV) script template can be a nerve-racking undertaking. Your message may be simple, but getting it down to one-minute timing can be an intimidating thing. But as with any creative endeavor, you just need to lock down your structure. This is what a trusty AV script template (or audio visual script template)… Continue reading Ultimate AV Script Template to Write Better Ads
Y ou’ve got the green light. Your shoot is coming up. Your next task? Create a script breakdown. The script breakdown sheets are used to determine the shooting requirements of every scene and also inform the budget. But do you know how to break down a script like a seasoned pro? In this post, we’ll… Continue reading How to Break Down a Script (with FREE Script Breakdown Sheet)
You, a production professional, know how to make script sides.The 2nd AD tells you, “Make script sides and distro when they’re done.” What are sides? How do you make them? What does distro mean? In this article, we’ll cover how to make script sides like a master. By the end, you’ll be ready to take… Continue reading How to Create Script Sides for Film & TV [with Examples]
A good shot list maximizes shooting time and limits downtime across all departments. In this post, we lay out the essentials of a shotlist with pro-tips on best practices. We’re also going to walk you through StudioBinder’s shot list module so you can maximize your productivity. In the end, we’ve provided a shot list template… Continue reading The Only Shot List Template You Need — with Free Download
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → Welcome to StudioBinder’s… Continue reading Best Free Musical Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)
Writing a great character arc is a challenge. Great characters and their arcs are what drive a plot, make a story relatable, and memorable. In this post, we’re going to teach you how to write a great character arc. We’ll also discuss some excellent character arc examples along the way. Continue reading How To Write a Compelling… Continue reading How To Write a Compelling Character Arc
