Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we give you our top tips on scouting locations for filming including a free location form at the end. Sourcing the right location is an integral part of any film production, and naturally, you don’t want to waste time scouting the wrong place. But there is more to it than just finding
Reading Time: 6 minutes Firstly, a TV runner is the most basic entry-level job role in the industry. On set you will be a general dogsbody, helping out when needed and doing all of those little jobs no one else wants to do. It might seem like grunt work (and for the most part it is) but this role
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at walkie talkie lingo, radio etiquette and how they should be used correctly on a film set. Walkie talkies are a key piece of film equipment. They’re a fundamental way to communicate with the crew on set, however, there isn’t much training on how to use them. Therefore, I’ve created
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article we break down various different film set jobs and how they relate to other departments. Teamwork makes the dreamwork, and filmmaking at heart is a collaborative art. That is to say, if you want to make a film you’re going to need a film crew. And with so many film set jobs
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article we look at the best directional microphones for filming, aka shotgun mics! Out of all the different factors that combine to make a great film, audio is one of (perhaps the most) important. Audiences can handle a little bit of lower-quality footage if it’s still telling the story. They can look past
Reading Time: 4 minutes “How can I fund my short film?” I hear you ask.. So, you’ve just graduated film school, qualifications in the bag, you’re now ready to step into your filmmaking career. Like most newcomers, you need to build a solid showreel, starting with a cracking short film. With a crew of fellow graduates and a camera
Reading Time: 5 minutes Want to make the most out of film pre-production? We’ve listed the 10 major steps you should be paying attention to whilst planning your film shoot. As you likely know, pre-production is the filmmaking process that takes place after you have sourced the screenplay but before you shoot the film. And by taking this stage
Reading Time: 7 minutes Looking for a new DSLR gimbal to get those smooth cinema quality shots? Depending on which camera you have, there’s going to be a varying degree of need for stabilization (checkout our article on budget cameras). Indeed, even the best stabilized cameras such as the Panasonic GH5 or Sony A7iii can do with the occasional
Reading Time: 7 minutes Looking for a new lens for your GH5? As discussed in our recent blog best cameras for filmmaking on a budget the Panasonic GH5 has fast become one of the go-to hits for filmmakers far and wide. So, if you’ve made the sensible decision of purchasing one, you may now be wondering about lenses. Which
Reading Time: 6 minutes Cameras are an expensive business. We all know that. However, with a little bit of research and due diligence, there are pounds to be saved. We don’t all have thousands to spend on gear so, what are some of the best cameras for filmmaking on a budget? In this article, we’ve picked out five great
