How to Make a Call Sheet in StudioBinder — Step by Step

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What is Script Writing — The Basics to Help Get You Started

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Ultimate AV Script Template to Write Better Ads

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

How to Break Down a Script (with FREE Script Breakdown Sheet)

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 review… Continue reading How to Break Down a Script (with FREE Script Breakdown Sheet)

How to Create Script Sides for Film & TV [with Examples]

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]

The Only Shot List Template You Need — with Free Download

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

How to Make a Storyboard: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

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Best Free Musical Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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How To Write a Compelling Character Arc

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

Best Free Crime Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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What Does a Producer Do: Various Types of Producers in Film & TV

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Best Free TV Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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Best Free Romantic Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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30 Best Cinematography Techniques and Tips You Didn’t Learn in Film School

On paper, you’re ready. You took the courses. You read the books. But do you know all the key cinematography techniques? The things that come from being on set? Perhaps you’ve been working DoP for years. Would a quick refresher on some of the 30 best cinematography techniques and tips hurt? We’ve compiled some of the best… Continue reading 30 Best Cinematography Techniques and Tips You Didn’t Learn in Film School

Best Free Drama Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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Best Free Action Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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