Image Credits: Pexels So, you’re an aspiring filmmaker? Well, that’s great. But, there’s also some bad news for you. Life as an aspiring filmmaker isn’t going to be easy, especially in the money department. This is a tough industry and making it here takes a ton of grit. In the meantime, you’re going to have […]
Wanna be a Film Director? Here’s What You Need to Start Doing Today
Image Credits: Flickr Directing is a wonderful, but, complex career option. However, it has its own rewards and if you’re one of those aspiring directors, there’s a lot you need to start doing in order to set yourself up for this line of work. Here are a few tips to help you out. Watch a […]
Legal Considerations for Documentary Makers
Image Source: Vimeocdn.com As an independent documentary filmmaker, you obviously put in a lot of effort to create what you create. Now, imagine that you wake up one day and realize that all your efforts have gone down the drain because you didn’t get the rights to use some copyrighted material in your film? Well, […]
Why You Need to Brand Your Film
Image Source: Wikimedia.org One of the biggest mistakes that filmmakers can make is to think that if their film is good enough, people will come to see it. That might have worked a century ago, but, today, it’s a busy marketplace. There are far more entertainment options out there today and that means competition. So, […]
Scenes v Moments: Telling an Effective Story
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Cinema is filled with great moments. Unforgettable moments that fill you up with a sense of wonder. There are always going to be a visual that wells you up with tears, makes you feel proud, angry, happy, and just sad. Several such moments exist in movies that are etched into the […]
Writing Effective Dialogue
Image Credits: Flickr Writing dialogue is hard. Writing a story or narration is actually easier than creating a draft of people actually talking to each other. A lot of filmmakers, especially those with a ton of cash, often overlook this aspect and make up for it with spectacle. Think of the number of movies that […]
The Best Indie Documentaries on Rock
Image Credits: Pixabay When it comes to the genre of rock documentaries, there are rock documentaries and documentaries that rock. This here is a list containing names of the latter variety. So, if you’re a big fan of rock music and indie documentaries, this list shall see you through the weekend. Image Credits: Pixabay The […]
How Movies Marketers are Leveraging Instagram to Promote Films
Image Credits: Pixabay Now, marketing movies on social media isn’t exactly a new trend. However, what is new is that it isn’t just limited to Facebook or Twitter like it used to be. Instagram is the newest tool that movie makers are leveraging, For instance, Codeblack Films recently launched a game show called “The Perfect […]
Why VFX should Only be Treated as a Tool in Film Making
Image Credits: Flickr Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) is seen as the bane for good cinema. CGI stuffed summer blockbusters have taken over the industry and are taking away the magic of movies! Computers have ruined movies, it is often said, but how true is that statement? Any person who says that is sure to quote […]
Shooting Action Scenes Like the Masters: Jackie Chan
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Jackie Chan is a real master of the martial arts. Not many people can perform the stunts, have the ability to actually fight, and still showcase it in the way he does. In this video essay, Tony from Every Frame a Painting points out how Jackie Chan is able to blend […]