Avoiding Amateur Hour
By Scott Eggleston Want people to take your film seriously? Scott Eggleston shares tips that lift a low-budget narrative film
The Joy of X and the Generator
By Bart Weiss Between the titles and themes buttons sits the generator button in Final Cut Pro X. Bart Weiss
Concept Drawings That Bring the Script to Life
By John Hart Drawing can be learned. Storyboard artist John Hart explains how concept drawings illuminate and intensify a script’s
Mounting Cameras to Vehicles
By Brian Flees Want exciting action shots? Brian Flees explains car mounts, hostess trays, suction cups and safety rules for
News and Documentary Shooter Checklist for the Sit-Down Interview
By Dave Lent Cameraman Dave Lent says the job is 10% creativity and 90% furniture moving. His checklist for setting
The Making of L.A. Aboriginal
By Bayou Bennett Bayou Bennett explains how she produced and directed L.A. Aboriginal, a documentary about L.A. artist Dave Tourje,
Star Effects: Enliven Points of Light
By Ira Tiffen Light is the lifeblood of imagery. Ira Tiffen explains how star filters turn points of light into
Shooting in New York
By Matthew Marshall New York City is a great place to shoot. Matthew Marshall covers permits, the Mayor’s Office, locations,
Directing and Acting in the Same Film
By Jeff Turboff Your actors aren’t giving you what you want. Jeff Turboff explains why learning the craft of acting
The On-Location Interview: So Easy, So Misunderstood
By Dean Goldberg The on-location interview looks easy but is often misunderstood. Dean Goldberg explains how to set up, light,
Loopularity: Exploring the Intersection of Sound and Moving Image
By Maurice Methot Maurice Methot explores the loop, a basic idea in music, and how filmmakers can use loops in
5 Helpful Tips When Editing 3D
By William Donaruma “This is how I do it, but you can do what you want.” William Donaruma shares five