Video concepts are only as good as how you pitch them. Your video agency may have the next ‘Got Milk’ campaign on your hands, but if you go into the meeting rambling and unprepared, it won’t matter.Continue reading How to Pitch a Video Concept that Wins Over Clients
If you’ve seen one commercial, you’ve seen ’em all, right? Not exactly. Each commercial is a unique production and requires everything a short film does. Scripts, shot lists, script breakdowns, shooting schedules, and more. In this post, we break down the TV commercial production process and everything you need to do before the cameras roll.Continue… Continue reading TV Commercial Production Prep — From Script to Schedule
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.” But what if you’re responsible for sending script sides to actors and crew? What are sides, exactly, and why are they so important in production? How do you make them? What does distro… Continue reading How to Create Script Sides for Film & TV [with Examples]
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Plan → Making It: From Script to ScreenMaking It: From Script to ScreenIf you’ve ever wondered about how to make a short film, this new series will teach you much of what you need to know, and you’ll be able… Continue reading Tutorials – Plan – Making It Series
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Shoot → A Producer’s Guide to Call SheetsA Producer’s Guide to Call SheetsIn this course, a working producer will walk you through his process of creating and using a professional StudioBinder’s call sheet feature. Lesson 1 — How to Make… Continue reading Tutorials – Shoot – A Producer’s Guide to Call Sheets
Creating a film is an exciting endeavor, but along the way it’s inevitable to hit logistical aspects that can discourage your ambitions. Film permits, for any filmmaker, can inevitably be one of these obstacles. Can I shoot here? What do I need to do to shoot here? Will I get in trouble? These are all fair… Continue reading How to Get a Film Permit — A Step-by-Step Breakdown
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
When you’re watching a scene in a film or on television, the details within a set are usually meticulously planned and executed. There’s someone whose job is to make sure each scene looks the way it’s supposed to, and that person is known as the Leadman.Continue reading What Does a Leadman Do in Film —… Continue reading What Does a Leadman Do in Film — Job Description Explained
You’ve probably heard the term “Unit Production Manager” tossed around in film circles, a title that somehow feels both vague and important. But what exactly does a Unit Production Manager do? Why are they crucial to a film set? And how does one become a UPM? In this article, we’ll dive into these questions and more,… Continue reading What is a Unit Production Manager? Role Explained
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