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: 4 minutes This article will focus on script coverage how to keep a positive attitude while navigating bad feedback and projects that fall short. Thumbs down. Bomb. Page one-rewrite. While these are the most fatalistic forms of feedback, knowing how to manage unfavourable script coverage is an essential skill. Manage Expectations Firstly, it’s easy for students and
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a filmmaker, it may seem odd to be asking how to make a killer pitch video for your crowdfunding campaign. However, it’s not something to be ashamed of. A good filmmaker should never pass up the opportunity to learn more about their craft. Certainly when it comes to making them money for their short
Reading Time: 4 minutes So, you’ve learned how to write a script. However, probably the most underrated skill set of any filmmaker is the ability to pitch a script. A good pitch allows people to envision your script within their imaginations. Therefore, it’s essential that writers, producers, and directors know how to pitch a script. What Is A Pitch?
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a filmmaker, you need to get your vision of the film from script to screen. But just how can you share this vision with your film crew? The easiest way to do this is through storyboards. Storyboard design makes it easier to share, explain and make people understand how you want your film to
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: 5 minutes Looking for some free video assets to spice up your project? Editing is almost always a long process, so anything that can save time in any area of post-production is helpful. You want your project to be high quality, so cutting corners isn’t an option. Utilising various stock video assets won’t just save you editing
Reading Time: 6 minutes In this article we show you how to quote for video production work, looking at things like format, re-quoting and getting paid on time. Applying the same due diligence to your ‘back of house’ finances as your craft as a videographer is vital to maintaining an efficiently run business. The biggest plus to putting in
Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you a freelance filmmaker? If you recently have or are thinking about making the jump to fulltime freelancer, congratulations on taking a bold step in your career. Finding regular clients, networking, and getting that slick website up and running are the staples of any freelancer’s life. However, there is a slightly less glamorous task
