Reading Time: 4 minutes The term visual storytelling may be relatively new, but the meaning behind this phrase is as old as the history of humankind. As early as cave paintings, people told stories about their everyday life – which mainly was hunting. With the development of science and art, real paintings appeared, then photography emerged, until finally, video
Reading Time: 4 minutes Coming up with short film ideas doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s likely you already have a ton of story ideas inside of you waiting to be found. Story development is also one of the most creative filmmaking stages. When thinking of movie ideas, there is no wrong answer – let your imagination
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this article, we’re going to explore the perfect YouTube starter kit for all the equipment for YouTube that you’ll need to get going. Our guide includes everything from audio to lights and the all important options for a cheap YouTube camera (or something a bit fancier). So you’re looking to start a YouTube channel right?
Reading Time: 5 minutes 2020 was for many a horrible year full of worry, sadness, and isolation. Thank heavens we’re now in 2021! As with all true tests though, the aim is not whether we can be fearless or how quickly can we “get back to normal,” but rather whether we are capable of learning from our experience. Whether
Reading Time: 6 minutes So you’re looking to start building a YouTube channel? Great news, you’re joining one of the most creative communities in the world! Launched in 2005 YouTube is a platform with an abundance of exciting creators and millions of viewers. Whether you’re into daily vlogging, travel filmmaking, beauty hauls, minimalism or yoga, there’s something for everyone.
Reading Time: 6 minutes Looking for some quick tips on how to create sweet video content for Instagram? No problem. Instagram has proven itself to become one of the most successful marketing tools for businesses out there. The social media platform alone has 1 billion active users each month. Because of this sheer number alone, marketers are jumping on
Reading Time: 4 minutes Filmmakers should learn how to write a pitch. It’s an essential skill. You might find it scary at first to ask upfront for work or money. But this is the first step to gaining a new client or securing funding your independent film. Pitching for work requires time, effort and preparation. This article will look
Reading Time: 8 minutes Do you want to take your DIY filmmaking skills to the next level? Are you sick of using a webcam and wish your filming at home setup was better? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, read on! It’s easier than you may think to create a professional looking video and it
Reading Time: 5 minutes Looking for some free b-roll footage websites to find clips for your edit? No problem, we give you the lowdown on where to find it. B-roll. Alongside ‘storytelling’ and ‘authenticity’, B-roll has been a go-to buzzword of filmmaking in the past few years. It’s an important part of filmmaking. It’s created its whole own genre
Reading Time: 4 minutes Are you prepared for filming during a pandemic? If not, don’t worry, we have plenty of advice to help you keep safe. As you know, the film industry has gone through some changes this year. Due to Covid-19 filmmakers will now have to adapt to new social distancing rules. This is particularly hard on a
