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 […]
Tips to Make Your First Week of Film Shoot Awesome
Image Credits: Flickr Made it to your first week at a film shoot? Well, congratulations. That’s some amazing stuff. But, there’s something else you need to know – this is going to be one of your most intimidating experiences. Working in a professional filmmaking environment is very different from what you did at film school. […]
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 […]
The Evolution of VFX in Hollywood
Image Credits: Vimeo From Star Wars of the 70s to the War For The Planet Of The Apes lined up for release in July this year, we have come a long way in terms of the advancement of the visual effects technology or VFX as it is commonly referred to as. Special effects have helped […]
Women in VFX
Image credits – YouTube Diversity is something that most industries should have figured out by now. However, a quick look back at the last few years should tell you that things aren’t the way they’re supposed to be. From the whole Gamergate Controversy to the disappointing diversity figures at Silicon Valley, the fact still remains […]
360-Degree Video Camera Setups
Image credits – Flickr If you’ve been keeping up with the latest trends in technology and video production, you’ve obviously noticed the sudden upsurge of 360-degree videos. 360-degree videos are a thing now and the trend isn’t likely to disappear anytime soon. In fact, it might just be the way videos are shot from now […]
3 Tips to Shoot Your First Low-Budget Film
Image source: Pixabay Because you don’t have the budget for a full-length feature film, it obviously has to be a short film. It could be a documentary, but since it is your first, stick to a short film instead. It is better to become familiar with the basics (some things are best learned from experience) […]
How to Shoot a Movie with Your Phone
Image Source: Pixabay.com/ Thanks to today’s technology, film making is far easier than it used to be. There are practically no more limitations to creativity. Speaking of technology, one significant tool that has made a lot of difference is the smartphone. Yes. Smartphones, especially the iPhone models, have practically revolutionized the way we capture images. […]
Top Software to Create Subtitles for your Independent Film
Image credits – Pixabay If you are planning to give your independent film a global exposure, then subtitle is a feature that you cannot ignore. Mainstream movies give a lot of money to professional subtitling companies to create subtitles. However, this is not practical or possible for budget-constrained independent movies. Following are 7 software that […]
Major Studios Who Fund Independent Films
The backing of a major studio could do wonders for your film. Studios have the right contacts, budgets, and connections to take your film to a different level. Take a look at 4 studios which have their own indie film division. Sony Pictures – Sony Pictures ClassicsSony Pictures Classics was founded in 1992 to specifically […]