Choosing music for your video is a challenging proposition for many Indie Filmmakers and video content creators. If you haven’t got the budget to use a composer to write you something bespoke then you’re into the ‘joy’ of searching music libraries for a suitable track. For some reason the Search process is a frustration for
For most crew members, driving is an essential part of working in film and TV. When the hours are unsociable and the locations remote, you can’t rely on public transport and so it’s important to have a valid driving licence and vehicle to get you to and from work. Even departments that are primarily office
Whether you’re a creative or commercial filmmaker, it is rare that you will be working alone all of the time so video collaboration platforms are a ideal. When beginning a new project, it is essential to understand how you will receive feedback from your producer/director/client, and how this may affect the editing process. Naturally, the
I have a drone. Do you? Aerial work is almost a necessity now for the modern day filmmaker, but it can be hard knowing where to start and how much to invest. With this in mind we have decided to review the top 5 best video drones for under £1000, looking at various different features
Video editing apps might not be the preferred way for any filmmaker to assemble their latest work, but there is no denying it can help make the editing process more efficient on the right project. You may suspect video editing on a smartphone is for the casual enthusiast looking to improve their home movies. But
Cameras are exciting, which is why we spend all our money on them, but unfortunately it’s only once you’ve depleted your bank account you realise you should have bought some lights too… Video lighting isn’t cheap, good lighting anyway; Quasar, Aputure, Kino, they will all set you back a couple of hundred easily. But there
One of the significant advantages Final Cut Pro X has had over its non-linear editing rivals is the ease with which you can do multicam editing. The powerful synchronisation and playback features make it simple to create and edit sequences from up to 16 angles. In this article, we’re going to use the example of
Networking… a dreaded word for many. Film & TV Networking is a huge part of building your freelance career, and you have to be ready to do it at any time. But how do you turn an opportunity into a job? In this article we explore the dos and don’ts of networking. The dos of
Filmmaking is expensive, we know this, but we don’t realise until we’ve spent the same amount of money on gear as we would on a mortgage just how expensive a career choice it is…we’ve all thought ‘wouldn’t it be nice to be a writer, I’ll just buy pens and paper’. But unfortunately, the love of
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