Image credits – Pixabay Social media has become such a vast part of people’s lives that professionals in every sphere need to use them to engage with their target audience. It is a godsend to indie film makers in particular because very often they work on tight budgets and don’t have enough money left to […]
3 Common Mistakes That Independent Film Makers Should Avoid At All Costs
Image credits – Pixabay Independent film makers are often bogged down by lack of funds, support crew, actors and most importantly time. Even though some try to overcome these through sheer grit, determination and enthusiasm, very often, they fail to maintain the quality of their film at an acceptable standard or get stuck due to […]
Filming Around Your ‘Hook’
Image credits – Pixabay When you are pitching your film to producers or studios, the selling point or ‘hook’ is what will get you over the line. Even your audiences will be more compelled to watch your film if you have a hook. A hook is a simple description or intriguing summary of your film […]
The Lytro Cinema Camera: A Bright Future for Cinematography
How to Make a Good Quality, Budget-Friendly Music Video?
Image source: Wikimedia Making a good quality music video on a shoestring budget is not easy. But, if you plan well, you can create a video which you can still share with your target audience and get good promotion and publicity. For upcoming musicians, completing and promoting the entire project within a reasonable budget is […]
Can Holographic Technology Transform the Sphere of Communication?
Image Source: Pixabay What is holography? Holography is a three dimensional technology which involves around the practice of creating holograms or 3D images of objects. Holograms are photographically recorded images of a holographic subject with the help of a light field which was captured when different light sources fell and reflected of the surface of […]
Visual Effects on a Budget
Image Source: Pixabay A good film is one which is not just heavy on content but is also aesthetically pleasing. Editing can get you a neat and polished film but visual effects will drastically lift it from mediocre to magnificent. As a filmmaker working on a tight budget, it can be challenging to produce visual […]
Tips To Optimize Your Smart-phone for Shooting Films
Image Source: Pixabay The camera and video recording feature in a smart-phone is a boon for many budding and seasoned filmmakers. There have been a plethora of innovative and successful films shot on a smart-phone. But shooting videos on it will not get you into the major league. A number of rookie mistakes can cost […]
The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding A Film
Image Source: flickr Crowdfunding is the process of raising funds from a large number of people through the internet, local events, or other creative means. The process is quite simple. You initiate the project, post it on a crowdfunding platform, and raise money via people who are interested in your idea. Many films have been […]
8 Tips to Help You Film Get Accepted At a Film Festival
Image Source: Pixabay Getting your film into a festival is no cakewalk. It requires a certain level of planning and strategizing to ensure your film succeeds. The experts who accept submissions (or programmers as they’re called) for film festivals have 8 tips for making your film irresistible. Do your research – The criteria, rules, and […]