Texture in Sound: Deciding on Audio Texture for Your Film
By Bryant Falk Just as you choose a visual look, you can choose an audio texture. Bryant Falk explains how
How-To Be A Filmmaker Articles
Creating Sci-Fi Effects on a Budget
By Mark Cheng How did a self-financed 30-minute sci-fi film look like a blockbuster? Mark Cheng breaks down the visual
DIY Sci-Fi Set Design
By Mark Cheng Not a handyman? Neither is Mark Cheng. He shows how he built a futuristic sci-fi set for
6 Kinds of Voiceover Demos and How to Showcase Your Talent
By Rob Kaye Your voiceover demo is your calling card. Rob Kaye explains six kinds of voiceover demos and how
Budgeting for Guerilla Filmmakers 101
By Anthony Q. Artis Student and guerilla filmmakers are optimists. Anthony Q. Artis explains how to avoid the four most
Three Things to Remember When Writing Mysteries
By Dennis Palumbo Screenwriter and therapist Dennis Palumbo shares three things to remember when writing mysteries and thrillers, from planting
Know How the Movie Ends Before It Begins: Plan for Post
By M. David Mullen, ASC M. David Mullen, ASC explains why the most common filmmaking blunder is not planning post-production
Color Correction: Creating a Unified Look for Your Movie
By Leonard Guercio Your cut is done, yet shots don’t match. Leonard Guercio explains how color correction integrates shots and
How to Properly Follow Up with a New Professional Connection
By Charles Haine You made a new film industry connection. Now what? Charles Haine explains how to follow up after
Research That Works for You: Writing Period Pieces
By David Landau Period pieces need research that serves the story. David Landau explains how screenwriters study a time period,
Directing the Cinematography: What to Know Before Planning Your Shots
Cinematography invisibly shapes a film’s world. Learn what directors should know about lighting, lenses and framing before they plan their
How to Communicate with Your Composer on Your First Student Film
From day one, talk about the music you love. A composer explains how student directors can communicate with a film