Film Production

Adding music to your video can make it look and sound much more appealing. The equipment you use for both editing and filming will dictate the specific process you'll need to use to add music to...

Making your own video production equipment can be as simple as modifying or employing existing equipment for use in video production. Equipment produced specifically for video use is pricey and...

Steadycam shots can add a layer of gloss to an otherwise quick and dirty production. Unfortunately, they are prohibitively expensive for a truly low budget project. A similar effect can be...

Now that high definition is the new standard in television and home theater video equipment, you may want to know what can be done to keep your old movies looking their best. High definition...

Achieving the right light for a movie set is always tricky, but never more so than when shooting a night scene. You need enough light that your audience can see the characters and scenery, but not...

Lighting is arguably the most important aspect of a film or video project for looking professional and conveying tone and sequence to the audience. Most seasoned pros and budding amateurs have...

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...

Making videos is an easy process and doesn't require high-end, professional equipment and software. As long as you can get access to inexpensive equipment, you will be able to produce your own...

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...

The internet and the film industry have developed a mutually beneficial relationship. Particularly for independent filmmakers, the internet is a valuable resource for publicizing and distributing...

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...

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...

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...

Making fake glass to spray and explode for that exciting action sequence in a movie can be done with silicone rubber and a food processor. Learn to expertly create fake glass with advice from an...

Filming a gun fight calls for smoke emitting squibs, which are the same as blood squibs, but without the blood. These explosive charges can go under a shirt, in a box, or be done digitally, which...

Making squibs for gun shot effects in movies has been practiced for many years and can be very dangerous if not done correctly. Using digital effects, as explained by an expert in this free video,...

Building a foam prop for a film can be done with simple tools, adhesives and items found at a large hardware store. Construct a stone castle wall with expert advice from two independent filmmakers...

Making breakaway glass to use in a film can be a long process for an independent filmmaker. In this free video, learn to use purchased silicone, Piccolastic, and Piccotex to make the mold and fake...

Old Westerns and Hollywood action movies have been using breakaway bottles for generations. Learn from an independent filmmaker in this free video how to make a fake glass bottle with a plastic...

The key to making a video look like a high-quality film is to perfect three-point lighting, use film lens adapters and do color correction in post-production. Treat digital video similarly to...

To make your own green screen studio, simply purchase digital green fabric or paint a large piece of plywood with digital green paint, which can be purchased at any film supply retailer. with help...

A jib crane can be created using either aircraft aluminum or wood, a tripod and high-quality barrings. Make a jib arm for smooth maneuvering of the camera with help from a movie producer in this...

To create a fake tree for the set of a play, simply carve out large pieces of foam into the shape of a tree trunk, apply acetone for a bark texture and color, and insert real tree branches into...

Body part props can be made from latex by first making a life cast using alginate, making a stone copy of the body part and applying several layers of latex to the mold. Create body parts as film...

A scrim is easy to create on a budget simply by cutting out a circle of wire mesh, lining the edge in electrical tape and pinning it to a light fixture. Reduce the amount of light on set without...

A great lighting effect to include in films is the illusion of lightning, which can be produced using a Striker One machine that controls several lights around the set at once. Create the effect...

To create elderly special effects makeup, stretch out the actor's skin, apply a layer of latex, allow it to dry, powder the area and release the skin to achieve natural-looking wrinkles. Age an...

Knives make great horror movie props, but the sharp edge should be thoroughly sanded down for safety on the set. Find out how to create props for horror films with help from a movie producer in...

When making latex skin to create a fake wound, layer the latex on the surface in thin layers, apply grease and powder makeup to achieve the right color, and add Vaseline to make blisters. Create...

Lighting for making movies should include a key light that illuminates the subject, a fill light to blend out the key light and a back light to illuminate the background. Thoroughly light a movie...

Making someone look like a zombie for a movie is best done using lots of latex, which can be painted, ripped and built up to make the skin appear diseased and decayed. Use various movie makeup...

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...

Sculpey clay is a great material for making movie props, as it can be sculpted easily, baked to harden and painted using any spray or craft paint. Use Sculpey to make a variety of props with help...

A fake stage light, such as headlights on a car, can easily be represented by two inexpensive clamp lights found at any hardware store. Recreate the illusion of lights of stage with help from a...

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.

A fake head to be used as a movie prop can be made out of gelatin, latex foam or silicone, each of which requires a different casting process. Take a mold of an actor's face to create a fake head...

Special effects explosions used to be created using gasoline and a match, but a digital explosion is a safer, high-tech way to add a big bang to a film. Superimpose an explosion over film footage...

Special effects cuts, bruises and blood can be made using mortician's wax, makeup wax or latex, which can then be painted using an alcohol-activated paint. Create professional-looking wounds for a...

Making smoke for a movie effect can be done using a traditional fog machine, dry ice or a mosquito smoker. Find ways to create the illusion of smoke with help from a movie producer in this free...

"Fake ice cubes" are usually used in film production and photography, because real ice melts quickly and is difficult to work with. Several production companies sell fake ice cubes; unfortunately,...

If you have a video that you want to upload online, you have to make sure the video is the right size. Many video websites prohibit videos that are 100 MB and larger, so will you have to find a...

how to make an indie film

The production of movies--a field previously reserved for those with a lot of money or studio backing--has become viable for anyone with access to a computer and the Internet. Barring elaborate...

Ever since "Night of the Living Dead" hit drive-ins in 1968, the world has been fascinated with the zombie. This interest has peaked in recent days, with a number of early 21st century movies that...

Making a film takes money, even for the most resourceful creator. Finding investors is the first step in making most any independent film. While software and different filming applications have...

Light meters give a cinematographer an accurate reading on lighting conditions when shooting video or film. Generally, light meters are reliable tools, although the manufacturer must periodically...

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...

Put a video on YouTube or other online video-sharing site and share your creative efforts with the world. Whether your video is for fun or for social commentary, online web sites have made its...