In the world of cinema, no budget filmmaking has carved out a unique niche, offering a platform for innovative storytelling outside the constraints of traditional film production. In this article, we’ll look into the history and evolution of no budget filming as well as some of the most influential no budget films.Continue reading No Budget… Continue reading No Budget Films — How to Make a Movie for (Almost) Free
Camera & Lighting DepartmentOpen menu Director Of Photography Camera Operator Focus Puller Key Grip Gaffer Dolly Grip Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → Some of the most iconic scenes in film history owe their visual mastery to a singular piece of equipment — the camera dolly. Yet, the true… Continue reading What is a Dolly Grip — Job Description and Role Explained
Production DepartmentOpen menu What Does a Producer Do What Does an Executive Producer Do What Does a TV Producer Do What is An Associate Producer What is a Line Producer Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Production ResourcesOpen menu Ultimate Location Scout Cheat Sheet Shooting Schedule Template Production Crew Contact List Template Film Budget Template… Continue reading What Does a Producer Do: Various Types of Producers in Film & TV
Stages of Film ProductionOpen menu Film Financing Film Production Pre-Production Post-Production Film Distribution Film Marketing Free Production Calendar Software → Making a movie is an extraordinary accomplishment that requires skill, perseverance, and a little bit of luck. But just because you’ve made a movie doesn’t mean anyone is going to see it. That’s where marketing… Continue reading What is Film Marketing — How to Sell Movies to an Audience
Directorial DepartmentOpen menu What Does an Assistant Director Do What Does a 2nd Assistant Director Do What is a Casting Director What is a Second Unit Director What Does a Director Do Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → The film industry is a dynamic world, with various roles working… Continue reading What is an Intimacy Coordinator — The Role Explained
Advertising EssentialsOpen menu Ethos, Pathos & Logos Explained What is Pathos What is Logos What is Telos What is Kairos What is Ethos How to AdvertiseOpen menu How to Pitch a TV Show Like a Pro How to Make a Movie Poster How to Make a Commercial How to Develop Your Brand What is a… Continue reading What is a Creative Brief — Types, Templates and Formats
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Have you ever stumbled upon a movie that, while it might not have the glitz and glamour of big-budget Hollywood productions, still managed to captivate your attention and provide an entertaining experience? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered a “B movie.” But what exactly makes a movie… Continue reading What is a B Movie — Definition, Examples and Legacy
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Ever noticed how your favorite character in a TV show always seems to be sipping from a certain brand of coffee or how the hero in a blockbuster movie never fails to drive the same flashy car? It’s not by chance. This is the subtle art of product placement, a… Continue reading What is Product Placement in Movies and TV — With Examples
Film festivals are everywhere. There’s a festival for every niche you can imagine, and every niche you can’t. Today, festivals can take many shapes and sizes, from massive industry mainstays to scrappy yet exciting startups. A savvy independent filmmaker understands the festival circuit, knowing what to apply to and how. In this article, we’ll tell… Continue reading What is a Film Festival — Everything You Need to Know
The digital realm has fundamentally changed the way media – music, film, television, video games, and more – are distributed. But what is digital distribution? We’re going to break down digital distribution by looking at how various industries bring their content to the masses. By the end, you’ll know what digital distribution is, and where… Continue reading What is Digital Distribution — Film, Music, and Gaming
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Shoot → Intro to Call SheetsIntro to Call SheetsIn this course, we walk you through the process of creating, sending, and tracking delivery of call sheets created in StudioBinder. Lesson 1 — Add Contacts to Your Project Contacts are the… Continue reading Tutorials – Shoot – Intro to Call Sheets
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Breakdown → Production Reports ExplainedProduction Reports ExplainedThere are many production and scheduling reports that are created during the pre-production stage. In this course, we’ll explore how to generate various reports in StudioBinder — DOOD reports, breakdown summaries, one-liners, and more.… Continue reading Tutorials – Breakdown – Production Reports Explained
BasicsOpen menu What is Post-Production What is VFX What are Special Effects What is Virtual Production What is CGI What is Matte Painting ProcessOpen menu How to Move the Anchor Point in After Effects How to Mask in Premiere Pro Best After Effects Plugins Best Free After Effects Templates Inception Special Effects How They Shot… Continue reading What is Post-Production — The Final Steps in the Process
Major Awards:Open menu Best Picture Best Director Best Actress Best Supporting Actress Best Actor Best Supporting Actor Writing & Visual:Open menu Best Original Screenplay Best Adapted Screenplay Best Film Editing Best Visual Effects Best Cinematography Animation & Production:Open menu Best Animated Short Film Best Animated Feature Film Best International Feature Film Best Costume Design Best… Continue reading Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short — The Complete List
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Welcome to the exciting world of film industry lingo, where words like ‘greenlit’ float around as commonly as ‘action’ and ‘cut’. Understanding these terms is not only a must for industry insiders but also for avid movie fans, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the magical process… Continue reading What Does Greenlit Mean in Movies — A Filmmaker’s Dream
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Breakdown → Intro to SchedulingIntro to SchedulingA shooting schedule is an outline of which scenes will be shot on every shooting day of a production. Schedules include granular details like prep and shoot times, lunch, travel time for company moves,… Continue reading Tutorials – Breakdown – Intro to Scheduling
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
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Breakdown → Intro to Script BreakdownsIntro to Script BreakdownsA script breakdown is an inventory of the key elements embedded within a screenplay — scenes, cast, wardrobe, props, makeup, VFX, etc. — anything and everything that needs to be known. In… Continue reading Tutorials – Breakdown – Intro to Script Breakdowns
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → PlanPlanLearn how to produce using StudioBinder — create calendars, manage contacts, collaborate and more. Intro to Production CalendarsIn this course, we walk you through the process of creating calendars and charts in StudioBinder. Making It: A Series on Pre-ProductionFollow a director… Continue reading Tutorials – Plan
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → BreakdownBreakdownLearn how to break down and schedule scripts in StudioBinder. Explore guided videos and examples. Intro to Script BreakdownsIn this course, we’ll be diving into the basics of breaking down a script. Intro to SchedulingIn this course, we’ll take you… Continue reading Tutorials – Breakdown
