Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a decent film resume can improve your chances of finding work. Filmmakers will find a resume particularly useful if applying to jobs online. In addition, resume’s can be forwarded to companies and placed on portfolio websites. By having a resume, you make it easier for people to hire you. Below you can find
Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you low of funds? No problem, in this article we look at various different side jobs for filmmakers and how to make an extra income. You should have more than one income stream as a filmmaker. As we have seen this past year, unexpected events can shake up the economy and damage the film
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article we look a few different key areas relating to music licensing for film, such as finding permission, hiring composers and stock music sites. You might want to use your favourite song in your film’s opening credits. But you can’t use it without permission, even if you are a student or beginner filmmaker.
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article, we look at all things related to extras casting with a few tips on where to find film extra work. Ever wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes on a professional film set? Whether you hope to be the next big Hollywood star, or you’ve got your sights set on
Reading Time: 6 minutes Firstly, budget video lighting is an essential part of any cinematographers or filmmakers toolkit. In this article, we look at the best video light kits on the market. There are a number of important factors that can make or break your film production. Most important yet often overlooked is video lighting. It can make a
Reading Time: 4 minutes In this article, we give you a basic guide on how to create a camera shot list, including a free template at the end. One vital part of pre-production is the creation of a shot list. And there are lots of benefits to using a camera shot list. For instance, it allows you to share
Reading Time: 5 minutes As filmmakers, having a good understanding of aspect ratios is essential. The frame size you choose to for your short film can really help create meaning and direct the viewer’s attention. In this article, we’re going to cover the three main aspect ratios for filmmaking. A Quick History Lesson On Aspect Ratios… Over the course
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at how to do your research and approach the right people to build your film contacts. It sounds cliché, but the film industry thrives on the premise; it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Being a talented filmmaker means nothing unless you build contacts in the film industry,
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at a few different techniques on how to use negative fill as an effective film lighting technique. Most people starting out in production have heard of fill light. It’s one of the key components in creating a traditional, and balanced image in a three point lighting set up. But what
Reading Time: 2 minutes After revolutionizing the music licensing industry, Artlist is now adding high-end sound effects to its platform. Check it out here. Also we now get 2 months free with any paid plan at Artlist or Artgrid 😉 May 12th, Tel Aviv – Less than a year after launching Artgrid, their new stock footage site, Artlist has
