Advice from Professionals Archive
How To Write A Screenplay That Breaks Through To A Mass Audience
Here’s ten headlines. Ten rules of thumb. Ten writing magic stepping stones I follow religiously. Follow
Writer/Director Kevin Smith on Filmmaking: You Must Have a ‘Reasonable Amount of Unreasonability’
Independent film would probably not have become what it is today without people like
A Creator’s Guide to Transmedia Storytelling-interview with Andrea Phillips
This week’s post should help those who are thinking about giving transmedia/cross platform storytelling
What Good is a Macbeth/Colorchecker Chart?
Most camera rental houses have an in-house expendables store, and during a recent visit
Formatting Your Script – The Basics
I’ve been asked by some people how to properly format a script. Note that
25 Pieces of Juicy Filmmaking Knowledge from Cinematographer Roger Deakins
Is it really worth my time to give Roger Deakins an introduction? Surely you already know
The Benefits of Using Neutral Density (ND) Filters & Gels in Video Production
The same way you need to ensure your color temperature is right to minimize color
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 3): Twelve Examples of a Completed Slate
You want to be a slate superstar? A champion of the clapperboard? A maestro of the marker?
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 2): Pickups, Plates, MOS, and More
Now that you generally know what to write on a film slate, it’s time to
MUSIC AND THE SHORT FILM
Although many moviemakers acknowledge the importance of music to the emotional impact of a
Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 1): What to Write on a Clapperboard
Slating: it’s a staple of filmmaking, it’s an art, and it requires a certain amount of subtlety.
The Gift and the Curse of Zeiss Superspeed Lenses
It was the weight in my hands that I first learned to appreciate. The
10 TED Talks for Filmmakers
This is just the first of 10 TED Talks that FilmMakerIQ.com has compiled just
3 Tips for Leading A Successful Video Edit Session
Increase your success as a video editor by intensifying client engagement and satisfaction in the post-production
App of the Week – DSLR Toolkit
Welcome to this week’s “App of the Week” column. You know, the writing quality
5 Important Factors for Calculating and Negotiating Your Day Rate
When you’re looking for your first job in the film industry, you’re rarely thinking about
THE SECRETS OF YOUTUBE SUCCESS – 2012 Edition (by Freddie Wong)
In March 2011, I wrote an article entitled “The Secrets to YouTube Success.” For
What You Need to Do to Make Your Sound Editor Love You
A fantastic presentation from sound editor Vickie Sampson at the recent Los Angeles Final
11 Facets of a Great Video Production Intern
If you want to be in video production, chances are pretty good that you’re
12 Things I Know About Business at 55 That I Wish I’d Known at 25
Thirty years ago I accidentally started a business. As a 25 year old disc
7 Tips for HD Color Correction and DSLR Color Correction
Color correction is just one step of the entire filmmaking process…but oh, what a
Becoming A Specialist VS. Jack (hack) Of All Trades!
The DSLR revolution has been beneficial to most starting out in the business and
7 Tricks to Optimize Your Video’s Title for Search & Social Source
When you think about your title, you have to realize that it’s the first