How Many Takes Do You Need To Capture?
A common query that is often asked by new directors is; ‘how many takes for a single shot should be covered?’ Is one...
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Directing Tips: The Need of a Character
A handful of needs drives every human being on this planet, and these needs shape us and dictate our behavior at...
Filmmaking Information, Without The Fluff
As someone who makes a living from creating blog content, I understand the importance of padding an article with sufficient material....
Is It Ok To Make Cinematic Test Videos About Nothing?
For the third time in the space of 12 months, I’ve read an article that somewhat attacks the sentiment behind filmmakers,...
Directing: Actor Verb List – The Subtext
Theatre practitioner Stanislavski maintained that only 10% of what’s actually going on in our heads is expressed through words, the remaining...
The Importance of Filming Whenever You Can
Although many regions are starting to ease covid-19 lockdown protocols, for the time being here in Wales, local beauty spots are...
5 Needed Essentials For a DIY Film Shoot
I think there’s a safe generalization to be made about DIY & Indie Filmmakers, and that is, we spend a fair...
Title Sequences – The Theory Behind Them and How To Make Your Own
Anybody who has ever watched a TV show or a film will know of at least one title sequence. Many will...
The Best Art of Filmmaking Books Published in 2019
If a blockbuster is releasing this year, especially a superhero blockbuster, you can almost guarantee a companion film art book to...
Films Props – How To Create Authentic Looking Aged Paper
It’s almost a rite of passage to at one point have aged paper in one of your short films. Can you...