Film Editing Techniques To Improve Your Craft - Part 1
Lev Kuleshov was one of the pioneers in film theory in Russia during the early years of its development. He is largely known for what is...
FREE STUFF For Your Indie Production - Part 2
PART 2 Missed PART 1? This may sound odd, or dumb to you, but it works. Not all of the time, but quite a bit, to the point you’d be...
FREE STUFF For Your Indie Production - Part 1
PART 1: “Indie film seeks cast and crew. No pay, food and credit.” If you’re in the film industry, you’ve seen these posts. They pop up...
HIS-TORY & HER-STORY: DEVELOPING YOUR CHARACTERS
Do you need to come up with a complete history of your character before you start writing your story? Of course not, but! One of the...
TO BACK STORY, OR BACK TO STORY? THAT IS THE QUESTION.
When you're writing your book or novel, how much back story should you put in for each of the characters? The general answer is as little...
SLANDER NOT! | THE 11TH COMMANDMENT
People are not idiots! People are wonderful, intuitive being with great things to contribute. Years ago I called a very talented...
The One Thing You Have To Know About Writer's Block
Before I begin, allow me to prepare for what I’m about to tell you. First off, I need to drag out my soapbox to stand on. Give me a...
The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Film Project
Film production is full of useful toolsets. Cameras, cranes, gimbals, lighting, microphones, software, etc. They all exist though to...
3 EASY WAYS TO DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS AS A FILMMAKER
I can’t stand the word, "potential”. It means absolutely nothing to me. When somebody tells me that I have potential all I hear is that...
Never Compromise Safety
My heart sank as I watched a man's body slam into the jagged rocks of Rock Canyon after B.A.S.E. jumping off of a 300+foot cliff. I...
