Advice from Professionals Archive
10 Key Tips To Becoming A Successful Video Freelancer
Before you read this article I want to warn you that the professional advice
LIGHTING STRATEGIES: Rough Guide to Illuminating a Bounce Card
Lighting a bounce card is easy, right? Right… IF you know the basics. Here
Terry Gilliam: On Ideas, Unlearning & Avoiding Debt
Film director Terry Gilliam has one passion in life: to make movies that truly affect his
FILMING WITH DSLRs: WORKING AROUND THE 12 MINUTE LIMIT
DSLRs are great for a whole load of reasons (more on them in a
An IQ Interview with Philip Bloom (the Wrap)
If you are like me you were pretty excited about the release of the
FILMING WITH DSLR’s | WORKING AROUND THE 12 MINUTE LIMIT
DSLR’s are great for a whole load of reasons (more on them in a
How to Reorganize Your Life Around Filmmaking
If only there was a magic formula that let you do twice the movie-making
The short filmmaker’s guide to short filmmaking
Director Kristoffer Aaron Morgan, writer Eric Vespe, and star A.J. Bowen of Fantastic Fest
Take our 8-question quiz, and Learn How to Stop Procrastinating Today
Too many ideas, so little time… Every day I’m struck with new ideas, whether
10 Things Every Creative Person (That’s YOU) Must Learn
Here is a list of 10 things I’ve learned the hard way that every
Music and the Short Film
Although many moviemakers acknowledge the importance of music to the emotional impact of a
Werner Herzog Says Independent Film Is a Myth (and 7 More Good Ideas From the FIND Forum Keynote)
The Film Independent Forum opened Saturday at the DGA in Los Angeles with a
César Charlone – A Shared Vision
The visual success of any film surely depends on the bond between director and
First Person: How I Made a Viral Music Video
With high-quality DSLR video at your fingertips, how do you get started shooting music
Top Ten Tips For Titling Your Movie
Is the title of your film killing its chances? Consider, the title for your
An investor’s POV – Todd Dagres
Todd has produced several independent films (including the Sundance entry ‘TransSiberian’ this year), but
Advice on getting your film financed by Lonnie Ramati
Slightly off topic for a friday, but these three videos on Lonnie Ramati talking
Francis Ford Coppola: On Risk, Money, Craft & Collaboration
Over the course of 45 years in the film business, Francis Ford Coppola has