Film Production

In the 70's and 80's a lot of us grew up watching horror hosts like Dr. Shock from Channel 17 in the Philadelphia market. He hosted Horror Theater and Mad Theater. In the New York martet you had...

So, you want to have a casting session. Where to start? Well, whether you’re casting a small local play or a feature film, the process is essentially the same: Secure a Suitable Venue, Get the...

In this “How to” scene taken from “Creative Inspiration™: Emmy® and Cannes Film Festival Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, David Hoffman,” Hoffman explains how he prepares and conducts his...

Here is a breakdown of what terms/words you will hear on the set pretty much in order..........during a professional movie or tv shoot

Working as an Extra can be lucrative; People do it for many reasons. Some retired individuals love the idea of having someplace fun and exciting to hang out with others it supplements their...

Do you have a home video that you want to enhance? Do you want to make a video to your favorite song? No matter what type of video you want to edit, you can do it online. Online editing is easy...

Ever wanted to make a short film but couldn't because it was too expensive? Well it doesn't have to be. I can show you how to make a movie without spending a dime.

You think you've written the next Star Wars saga or the Matrix Trilogy and are ready to have your script bring you all the fame and fortune that some screen writers are renown for. Well lets begin...

There is a belief that making a zombie flick is easy: all you need is a few buckets of blood splattered liberally over some unsuspecting friends. And this, unsurprisingly, is mostly true. Any...

Just out in theaters is the motion picture Paranormal Activity. The special thing about this movie is that it is a ridiculously low budget film that uses one, relatively cheap, camera. No sets...

You may have noticed Redbox machines popping up here and there through your normal shopping. The Redbox is a brand of video rental options that are typically located in grocery stores, McDonald's...

PAs can make or break your film shoot success. Knowing how to identify the right person for the job will make all the difference for your project. Below are some helpful tips.

Everyone wants the world to see their videos, but few videos reach over 20,000. There are supposedly one BILLION views on YouTube every day, so here is your chance to grab a chunk of that. I will...

ISO (International Standards Organization) was a term coined in the days when there was only film, so traditionally it refers to film speed and determines its light sensitivity. Similarly with...

Do you dream of having your own web show? Do you have a creative spirit? Are you an actor? Do you have a lot of fun with your friends? You may have the makings of a popular web show. If you’ve...

You want to be an actor or an actress, but you don't know how to break into the business. Why not be an extra. Casting directors are seeking extras every day!

This is a brief rundown of a good Final Cut Pro color correction technique to get that gritty black & white look seen in such movies as Raging Bull, Eraserhead, and Pi. If you don’t want black...

You will learn how to fund your film using only the internet. If you have written a screenplay then most likely you have tried to receive funding. Finding funding is not always easy and is almost...

how to make an indie film

Working in movies whether it is television or film is not as challenging as one might think especially if a strong desire or talent to contribute is already there. The desire has to come first, as...

Extra, Extra, I'll see you on the Set. If you can't be the star the next best thing is being an extra. It's great fun being a movie extra. You get to watch the behind the scenes workings of...

Sculptgel and Third Degree are both great silicone based materials which can be used directly on the skin to create three dimesional makeup effects for fun, Halloween, low budget movies or to...

I am going to show you how to make an inexpensive green screen studio for $20-$30. This is for people new to green screen, or need to make one ASAP. I will also show you how to apply your new...

Are you desperately trying to figure out ways to get more video views on your Youtube videos? Well here are some ways that will help increase your video views! Enjoy

Animation is a sequence of still pictures displayed in such a way to create the illusion of motion. Traditional animation uses techniques before computers existed but the methods are still used...

Producing and making computer animated movies can mean the same thing. Producing could also involve the post-production and other activities to get the movie to an audience, big or small. Once...

Are you interested in making computer generated animation but don’t know where to start? There are many aspects in learning how to produce 3d animation. This article will guide you to make...

There are several ways to learn the art of making movies. A career in filmmaking does not require a filmmaking degree. Any walks of life can do this work. However, the work itself may not be...

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Are you interested in making movies on your own? It is possible with short film. Creating a full length motion picture will require many people and lots of money. A short film is much cheaper...

Many YouTube users make one very horrendous mistake when making their videos: using ever convenient mp3 files, popular songs or copyright music. This is very risky, as you run the risk of giving...

Advice and tips from an industry veteran on how to find work on movies. Whether you want to produce, direct, or boom operate getting into the film industry is a tricky endeavor and not for the...

A steadicam can be expensive to buy. In today’s economy, it’s cheaper to make your own steadicam. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

If you want to help your child break in to the showbiz industry, he or she is going to need a resume. Resumes are not difficult to construct, but can make or break your chances of being in...

If you're a woman in the film business and you're looking for grants, you're very lucky in that there are numerous organizations dedicated to providing grant money for women in the film business....

Follow the making of The Hobbit movie if you are a fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s work. There are a number of great fan sites on the internet. The most popular being The One Ring, as well as The...

Do you upload your videos onto You Tube often? If so, do you wish you could make some money off of your interesting content? Luckily there is a way to do this. Just read this article to see how.

If you wish to employ your child in the entertainment business in California, you will be required, by law, to obtain a work permit. All children under 18 must have a permit - there are no...

Steps to take and questions to ask when searching for and hiring the best video producer / videographer for your needs

In this article I will tell you how to do special effects makups on a limited budget.

These are web compression settings for use with the non-linear editing program Sonic Foundry/Sony Vegas 4.0 or above. With a small amount of tweaking I'm sure these settings work with nearly any...

How to download and burn full length movies online and put them on disk.

Essentials in creating a TV commercial

You want to give voice over work a try but you have no idea where to start. Here are some tips to get you headed in the right direction.

Here I tell you how to white Balance a Home/consumer Video Camera for Better Looking Videos. Essentially I am going to show you how to make your home video look better without looking, reddish,...

Often the teaser for a new movie release will get a “possible rental” response from some of us. This is because we sure aren't going to lay today's exorbitant ticket price for something we...

You have a movie idea but in a hurry to see it in film. Here is a way to visualize and develop the idea. This method is like "prototyping" a film or movie.

In order to work in Hollywood, you need your SAG (Screen Actors Guild) card. But obtaining your SAG card is nearly impossible, just ask the thousands of actors out there hustling to get theirs. ...

Wondering how to become an actress? The 21st century has made it possible for the small town gal without any access to Hollywood or top acting schools to be discovered and find her way onto the...

Every year thousands of young hopefuls move to Los Angeles with a sparkle in their wide eyes. Not necessarily looking to be on camera, these young men and women aspire to make their mark in the...