Film Production

Becoming a successful distributor of a major motion picture requires not only financial acumen and the ability to effectively market creative materials, but also the ability to develop...

3-D art for stereoscopic glasses investigates many of the parameters of the relationships between perceptions of physical and anaglyphic reality. Stereoscopic glasses, with red and blue lenses,...

Commercial video tapes used a process called Macrovision to keep the tape from being copied. Some titles have never been updated to DVD, so making a copy of them is vital to be able to continue to...

The opportunities for newcomers to break into a cash-strapped Hollywood may be continuing to shrink, but the combined accessibility of screenwriting software and filming equipment has fostered a...

Making a film requires a great deal of work, which is typically broken down into five stages---development, preproduction, production, postproduction and distribution. Of the five stages, it is in...

Columbia's School of the Arts is well regarded in the area of film and has produced some famous alumni. Admissions for Columbia's film program are competitive, so set aside plenty of time to...

Although a feature-length, photorealistic computer animation will take years and expensive equipment to produce, budding animators can take advantage of technological advances to produce...

Being a music video director has many traits in common with working on feature films but the format does require some unique knowledge, sensibility and experience. It`s also difficult to...

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...

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....

The Sundance Film Festival used to be incredibly famous for the very reason that it gave amateur filmmakers the chance to have their work shown to "big shots." Unfortunately, over the years, the...

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. ...

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 many people who will leave a movie theater and say to themselves, "I could make something better than that!" Very few people will actually do something about it because creating a movie...

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!

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...

Making a television commercial can be a very exciting and fun process. It can also challenge you to a breaking point and become a harsh experience. It is a chance to allow the creative nature from...

This article describes the process of transforming 35 mm film into print. If a producer wants to release his picture theatrically, he uses 35 mm film.

If your name is John Connor, then you probably don't have to read this. If not, Judgment Day is coming and unless you've hidden a metal exoskeleton under that bodice... unlikely...you're going to...

A movie producer is an individual responsible for organizing all aspects of a film's production, from raising funds to finding a distributor. They are important people to know for those looking to...

A production designer is the position of the head art director in a big-budget production. Production designers work everywhere from theater, tv, film, creating theme park attraction, designing...

Filmmakers are often frustrated when it comes to securing financing for their movies. There are several funding options available but the process of obtaining financing is challenging. However,...

Snowboarding is an intense and exhilarating activity, and what better way to capture such a memorable event than to film it? A well-done film is the ideal way to immortalize a snowboarding event....

Formatting the screenplay is not hard, but writing a selling screenplay is the achievement of a lifetime. The two types of scripts are the shooting script and the submission script. The submission...

The following is everything you need to understand and have at your fingertips to start making your first short film.

So you want to be in the movies! Hey, it's always possible. But as with everything else, breaking into the film world does require some effort and not the kind of effort you might think. It's a...

You don't need a barrel of cash to shoot a high-quality HD documentary. Learn how do do it for under $300.

Thinking about becoming an assistant in Tinseltown? Well look no further! I will give you first-hand info on the steps you need to take to become the next hot Hollywood assistant. Check out more...

Making movies is no longer a pipe dream for the masses. A decent computer and a creative script can put most filmmakers on the paths to their dreams. Financial limitations often hinder aspiring...

When producing a film, one of the most important tasks is managing the money. You will have limited resources and need to ensure all of the money is allocated correctly. Otherwise, you will spend...

You dream big. That's a given. Making it in show business is probably one of the hardest things that you can attempt to do. Children of celebrities with a billion dollars backing their careers...

Making money with movies is one of the most glamorous and profitable jobs that you can have. Once you have made your movie there are many ways to make money and you can do this in many countries....

Getting a movie made in today's economic environment is no easy task. The reason is that movies of any size, theme, location or genre represent a major risk. Specifically, if the audience interest...

3D animations are currently used for cartoons and movies and promotional videos. Anyone can create a 3D animation using both free and commercial software available on the Internet.

High definition is rapidly become the preferred format in which to capture in the film and television industry. This article will give you step by step instructions for the...

Autodesk's Maya is a famous animation program used to create both animations and 3D models. The software supports both scripting and manual manipulation, and is designed to cause "intelligent"...

Animated cartoons have been around nearly as long as motion pictures have been around. However, creating an animated cartoon is a lot more challenging than creating a regular motion picture....

Probably no other company is as readily identified with an artistic medium as Disney is to animation. It is no surprise that aspiring animators naturally look toward the mouse ears when...

The HD workflow is is not as ominous as people make it out to be, and as with anything else in filmmaking, a little planning goes a long way. Although this article is meant to concentrate on...

In the days before computer generated images, stop motion animation was used to make 3D-style animated films. While Hollywood has moved on to what they can make exclusively with software, you can...

You want to learn how to make a music video, but you have limited finances and little experience. This article will focus on the steps for a successful pre-production to create a music video.

So, you have a great group of talented people all around you. After graduating film school or simply working on their first film project, many wish to start an entertainment company of their own....

This article is meant for the novice film producer who may not have years of experience under his or her belt. What many producers make the mistake in is thinking they need to know everything...

Time Travel movies have long been a small but profitable subgenre of science fiction movies. They can take on a number of forms, from time travelers to people misplaced in time. They almost always...

Werewolf movies play close to the heart of human darkness. The idea that the beast within can be unleashed (especially the hormonal teenage beast) can inspire compelling drama and cheesy effects....

Breaking into the VFX industry can be difficult if you don't have the natural talent for animation and effects. Even if you do, you must promote yourself properly or you're talent will be wasted....

Low-budget or not, nearly all filmmakers must accept the reality of recruiting additional help, unless the production is a one-man show--and even then, a little outside perspective comes in handy...

You've got a burning desire to express yourself on film, even though there's no immediate prospect of hitting the neighborhood multiplex any time soon. Negotiating the Hollywood maze without a...

Frankenstein never dies, at least his monster doesn't. Perhaps its because Hollywood and Indy producers keep cranking out Frankenstein movies, or perhaps its because people keep paying for tickets...

“Space opera" was originally a term of derision for pulp science fiction plots. Now it simply refers to any deep space fantasy from "Star Wars" to "Alien" (the original "Alien," not the earth...