Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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 âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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 âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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 âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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 âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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 âžš Youtube âžš Contact âžš 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
Best Horror MoviesOpen menu Best Horror Movies of All Time Best Zombie Movies Best Vampire Movies Best Jump Scare Movies Best Stephen King Movies and TV Shows Best Underrated Horror Movies EssentialsOpen menu What is Horror Body Horror Explained Giallo Films Explained Horror Movie Tropes Found Footage Filmmaking What is a Grindhouse Movie Horror WritingOpen… Continue reading What is a Grindhouse Movie — Definition & Iconic Examples
Hollywood – a single word that instantly conjures up images of glitz, glamour, and the silver screen. It’s the birthplace of countless cinematic masterpieces and home to some of the most influential entities in the global film industry – the ‘Big Five.’ But what exactly are these major film studios? Let’s dive in and uncover… Continue reading What are the Major Film Studios — Hollywood’s Big Five
Sure, you’ve got gumption, a can-do attitude, and thick skin. But do you have the right tools to maximize your productivity? Here’s a rundown of our favorite, must-have filmmaking software, apps and gadgets for working filmmakers and producers.Continue reading 82 Best Filmmaking Software and Tools
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 → A Boom Operator, a key player in the film, television, and radio industry, is entrusted with managing the boom microphone, an instrument critical for recording superior,… Continue reading What is a Boom Operator in Film — Role Explained
Acting EssentialsOpen menu What is a Screen Test in Acting What is a Casting Call What is Method Acting What is SAG-AFTRA What is a Cold Reading What is a Demo Reel Acting TipsOpen menu How to Become an Actor as a Kid How to Become an Actor How to Overcome Stage Fright Types of… Continue reading What is a Stand-In Actor — Job Description Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Art Director Production Designer Prop Master Storyboard Artist Concept Artist Set Dresser Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → C inema and television are riddled with iconic props. Think Indiana Jones’ whip, the Rosebud sled in Citizen Kane, or Wilson in Cast Away. But who breathes life into… Continue reading What Does a Prop Maker Do — Job Description Explained
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms A still is not merely a static image; it captures a single frame of a movie, encapsulating a world of emotions and stories within its boundaries. These seemingly simple snapshots hold immense power within the realm of cinema. In this article, we explore the captivating complexities of film stills — their… Continue reading What is a Film Still and What are They Used For?
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms L ike a director’s first cut, a working title is the unsung hero in the creative writing process — it’s an early step that’s all too easy to overlook. Yet, this modest placeholder can be as influential as a movie’s opening scene, setting the tone for your entire narrative journey.… Continue reading What is a Working Title — Examples & Functions Explained
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms N avigating the world of film production can feel like stepping into an alien landscape, filled with strange jargon that seems to make little sense. Among the most puzzling are the terms “above the line” and “below the line” positions – but fear not, for they’re not as cryptic as… Continue reading Above the Line vs Below the Line in Film Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Art Director Production Designer Prop Master Storyboard Artist Concept Artist Set Dresser Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → M uch like the skilled hand behind a captivating novel, Scenic Artists are the imaginative forces that paint our visual stories in theater, film, and television. But what is… Continue reading What is a Scenic Artist — Job and Duties Explained
