Image Source: Staticflickr.com/ So, you finally completed your first indie film production. It’s all ready and set to go. Apt yourself on the back and get a treat because you deserve it. We know how tough it can be to complete a production. There is so much effort that goes into it. You were probably […]
Tips to become an awesome Assistant Director on a movie set
Image credits – Wikimedia Being an AD is one of the most complex and stressful jobs. There’s a large amount of responsibility on the AD’s shoulders and they have to balance both the creative and technical elements of a TV show or movie. To excel at being an AD, here are some key things to […]
Role played by an assistant director on a TV or film set
Image credits – Pixabay An assistant director (AD) is the director’s right hand on a TV or film set. They are responsible for certain crucial activities that make sure that production and filming go smoothly. Competent assistant directors are especially required in the indie industry as these films and TV shows often have smaller budgets. […]
Different Steps of a Post-Production Workflow on a Movie Set
Image credits – Vimeo Making a full length movie isn’t a piece of cake. Whether you are involved in the creative team, the designing team or holding an administrative/ managerial role, going is never easy especially on an independent movie where there is a constant crunch of talent and resources and despite the constant tussle […]
3 Tips That Will Help You to Plan and Shoot Your First Low Budget Short Film
Image credits – Pixabay Making short films on a low budget is both challenging and enthralling. However, with the arrival of affordable, high-grade film equipments, making films have never been easier, whether you have a measly, micro-budget or your film is being supported by a big, studio. Some useful tips Incorporate the right elements in […]
The Top 3 Audio Mixers
Image credits – Pixabay An audio mixer is at the heart of a live music performance and is also widely used for recording music in studios. These are consoles or equipments that allow sound from different sources to be mixed into a harmonious and euphonious composition. It is the machine where all the important connections […]
3 Qualities That Make a Great Sound Engineer
Image credits – Pixabay It isn’t easy to become a sound engineer because the discipline isn’t very streamlined and there aren’t too many guides discussing the qualities that make a great sound engineer. A sound engineer is a person who has to deal with the acoustics of a musical video or audio production and is […]
Essentials of Sound Mixing
Image source: Pixabay Use a mono sourceThis might sound like an outrageous suggestion, but the truth is that when it comes to mixing, it is way easier to work with mono than stereo. Why? Humans have two ears, and so stereo appeals as the more natural option – but for sound mixers, it subsequently becomes […]
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Recording Sound
Image source: Pixabay Recording at high volumes Conversational volume works just fine. If you don’t record at this level, what happens is that you will spend a lot of time refining the lower and the mid frequencies. Then when you listen back, you will find that you haven’t paid much attention to the higher frequencies. […]
Recording Sound on a Budget? Which Equipments should be Used?
Image Source: Pixabay.com/ Why you can’t do without quality sound? Whether you are recording music for your indie film, a podcast or a music album video, you can’t ignore the sound. Even when working on low-to-no budget productions, you will have to incorporate the best sound possible for the budget, if you want real impact […]