For creatives that are working in VFX, film, and gaming, it’s no secret that the industry still has a long way to go when it comes to inclusion and diversity. In fact, minority groups are so poorly represented in the industry that there is no directory where you can find minority-led projects easily. Considering […]
Where to Find LGBTQA+ Film and Game Projects
Alternatives to Artella – Where to Collaborate in film VFX, animation, and Games
If you are a freelancer in the VFX or gaming industries, chances are you’ve already heard of Artella. Launched in 2016, Artella skyrocketed to popularity in animation and graphic design circles for the collaborative platform it provided design creatives with. It was a novel full suite software with all necessary communication tools, review tools, and […]
Nerdeo Premium Is Launching 16.03.2020
Nerdeo is releasing their new Premium service on the 16th of March 2020. After being in free beta for years, this will be an exciting new chapter for our customers and for us as a company. We’ve listened to you and worked on the most requested features throughout our time in public beta. These […]
How to Achieve Great Results with Minimum Shooting Gear
Indie filmmaking can be difficult, but, if planned well, can be highly rewarding. One of the basics of filmmaking is shooting gear, and you have to be careful what gear you buy or rent. You will most likely have limited access to money and will need to research and plan well so that you buy […]
Technological Innovations vis-à-vis Future of Animated Movies
Image credits – Wikipedia Technological innovations in film-making have always paved the way for brave new talents to explore and achieve cinematic excellence. From early cartoonists and animators, making movies with their hand-drawn sketches (like Walt Disney and the early Disney movies), to Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park. The current animated films are considered a […]
A Look at the Most Common Aspect Ratios
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons As someone who is new to the field of filmmaking, you’ve obviously come across certain terms that leave you going “Huh?!”. One of those terms would be “Aspect Ratio”. If you’ve been wondering what aspect ratio is, don’t worry, we’ve come up with a basic guide to help you out. Keep […]
Adding Thrill – A Key Factor in Movie Making
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons A thriller movie garners success by taking the audience through nerve wracking moments. And these moments cannot magically appear on the screen. They need to be planned and executed in the right manner. So, let’s take a look at a few tricks which might help a budding filmmaker get the right […]
6 Technology Innovations of James Cameron’s Magnum Opus ‘Avatar’
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons James Cameron is a visionary who brought about major technological innovations through his films. In Avatar, he used a combination of 3D and CGI wherein he mixed real footage with CGI that was motion captured. Let’s take a look at the some of the innovations introduced by him in this film: […]
Shooting Schedule Tips to Save Money
Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Making a film isn’t exactly something that’s easy, especially when it comes to the financial aspect. You might have a budget in place, but, there’s a good chance that you’re going to exceed it. In fact, this happens more often than one can imagine. However, that doesn’t mean it is okay […]