Film Production

Animation cameras are, in reality, just regular film cameras with the addition of a very important piece of equipment. A long cord with a button on the end of it called a "Remote Switch" allows...

Most individuals have watched a video, online or elsewhere, and wished that they could have a copy of the audio alone for personal listening on their CD or MP3 player. Thanks to the wonders of...

Universal Studios is one of the largest film and television production studios in Hollywood, with a decades-long list of successful films and other projects. The company has branched out with...

You've written a script or you have a great TV show idea--now you need the producer to make your dream a reality. A producer is the person who shepherds a movie or TV show from idea to finished...

"Digital 8" (properly known as "Digital8") videotape is a type of 8mm videotape used by certain brands of digital video camcorders. While the format has been abandoned for the smaller and...

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...

Lighting is an integral component to any video. By simply lighting a video properly you can make something simple look a lot more professional than it really is. Luckily, you don't need a lot of...

Pinnacle Studio is a powerful video editing tool. Specifically designed for non-professionals, the software makes it easy to edit your own videos, add titles and include special effects. There are...

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...

While shooting home movies on 8-millimeter (mm) film can preserve your most personal moments, it isn't a practical choice when it comes to lugging an 8mm projector and screen to someone's house...

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...

As 35mm film naturally degrades and deteriorates in quality over time, it might be wise to consider transferring your old films to DVD. You could go to a professional service and pay hundreds of...

When making movie blood, mix either Karo syrup or clear, hypoallergenic clothing detergent with red, yellow and green food coloring. Choose natural products that won't harm the actors with help...

A Glidecam can be created using simply a durable plastic grocery sac, tape and a video camera. See how to make a Glidecam on a budget with help from a movie producer in this free video on filmmaking.

Sergei Eisenstein pioneered the Soviet montage theory and perfected or validated some specific techniques and uses in montage creation. Eisenstein saw montage editing as a contrast to mainstream...

It can be a pain to cart out an old 8mm film projector every time you want to watch some home movies. Not only do you have to thread the film into the projector, you have to set up the screen, dim...

Many people assume that to make a film, you need to get a major movie studio to back your production and provide you with money. This is not true. Anybody who donates money to you to help make a...

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...

Japanese animation, or anime, is an art form that has grown in popularity immensely in recent years. It's most well known for characters with big eyes and simplified and idealized anatomy, but...

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...

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...

Advances in home computers have allowed video editing to become a popular tool applied to everyday video projects. Even if you are new at computer-based editing, you can learn tips and tricks that...

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...

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

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,...

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.

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...

There are useful photography habits to practice when learning how to take movie stills. Here is a quick guide on taking still photographs for film using methods that are practiced regularly in the...

Many people think all you need to make movies is a camera and something interesting to shoot. This is true in many cases, but if you're looking to launch a filmmaking career, you'll want to add...

Looking to make a funny parody to a video you just saw on TV or YouTube? Well here's how to do it.

So, you want to be an actor! You have your audition appointment and you're ready to read... now, give the casting directors what they want!

Chroma key technology allows filmmakers to film objects or actors against a a colored screen and then replace that background with just about anything the filmmaker can imagine. Many of the...

If you want to be famous, all you have to do is make a memorable You Tube video. If enough people watch it, you could be the next big celebrity.

When the idea of shooting a short film comes up, many people throw it away because they are scared. Unless you are shooting a feature, then you should not worry about how much you are going to...

From the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) to today's Jet Li, ninja movies have flourished in both Asian and American culture. One of the major draws to ninja movies is the low budget...

Most people want to be seen on TV at least once in their lives. It can be challenging if you don't try hard enough. Here is what I did to get on TV.

Video footage can be any sort of video clip that you may have taken yourself and that you own the copyright to. Since the price of video cameras has come down and most are digital now, having or...

Many people are intrigued by the idea of working in entertainment...even children. Perhaps your child has expressed an interest in working in television or film, or perhaps you've heard enough...

If you've ever seen any feature film, then you've probably seen the "co-producer" at the beginning. Want your own name in that spot? It's not so daunting a task as it might at first...

One area of filmmaking most people are unaware of is federal and state taxation. Just like other businesses, films have all sorts of accounting entries and are liable for taxes. Many states now...

While watching a movie, many fans take for granted the perfect locations used to help tell the story. These locations are not always easily secured, but can be of tantamount importance to the...

The DVCAM format was developed by the Sony corporation for their "prosumer" digital video cameras. DVCAM is almost identical to its more commonly used consumer counterpart, Mini DV. Both formats...