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October 24, 2016
Don’t forget to pack these deliverables for your movie’s journey into the world, either on Video on Demand or in…
October 19, 2016
From LEDs to pizza boxes, a quick guide to affordable lighting techniques that any independent film production can—and should—practice.
October 18, 2016
When your film is ready to make its theatrical debut, you give it the greatest chance for success. Here are…
May 17, 2016
This article is for sound novices who want to prepare for run-and-gun moviemaking and guerrilla sound: to get the best…
March 8, 2016
Good feedback takes a project from mediocre to great. Every filmmaker reaches a point in a project where he or…
March 3, 2016
Exactly what kind of post magic is possible? With the right budget, practically anything. Of course, there are some things…
February 17, 2016
When shooting a project on film, camera tests were a given. They were not something a DP would even have…
February 3, 2016
Don’t force “visual variety,” and even the simplest locations will sing, as shown in Room.
December 22, 2015
Welcome to the world of low-budget indie costume design, where resourcefulness, street smarts and a knack for efficient management will…
December 10, 2015
The following action structure sheet will give you an overview of the building blocks of story: the major actions and…