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Video Production Business – Getting Started and Some Filmmaking Pearls of Wisdom

First off, Don't be mistaken. This is not an article on how to start up your new video production company as I'm just getting started myself. What it is though is a look at what I'm learning when it comes to "getting out there" and a bit about my experience as a film producer.What have I learnt so far you may ask? Well for one thing I'm not very computer savvy so when it came to sorting out my Facebook page, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for my … [Read more...]

Amateur Filmmaking – A Few Tips For Beginners

Amateur filmmaking can be a rewarding hobby or career, whether its for a film festival or just a college film class. But what if you have no clue whatsoever on how to even make a simple film? Well, these tips should help clear up the fuzziness that is lurking in your head. Just remember not to obsess over it. Take your time and apply the tips.Have a plan of action. Choose what you want to film about. What is your niche, that is, what subject is … [Read more...]

Self-Expression Through Filmmaking

Many people think that filmmaking is only for those who have the financial means to do it. Of course, if what you have in mind is a big-budget movie that is equivalent to what Hollywood can offer, then you truly need millions to make it happen. But filmmaking is not an exclusive privilege of the affluent film lovers. It is a form of art that can be performed with the least cost. As a matter of fact, with the right filmmaking guide, you can come … [Read more...]

Film Training for Anyone Who Is Interested in Filmmaking

by State Library and Archives of Florida Article by Seth Peters The art of filmmaking requires talent as well as skills, be that technical or otherwise. If you want to be part of this industry, you would have to undergo film training. There are quite a lot of outfits that provide training on filmmaking for those who are interested in it and those who want to be future filmmakers.There are … [Read more...]

How to Make A Film: Budget Filmmaking Tips

Movie making has been liberalized with the advancement of digital technology. Today, anyone can possibly make a film easily as long as they know how to tell their story in the medium of the camera. Here are some of the preparations on prior to filming:First of all the producer or the director who have the same level of creativity for the cinema, create a movie project. The director makes his or her own work on the script to transform this work … [Read more...]

Learn Filmmaking at the Online Film School Boot Camp

by State Library and Archives of Florida Article by Trent Duncan The online film school boot camp is a complete A-Z course on how to make a film and become a self-sustaining independent filmmaker. It is comprehensive, informative, and friendly aiming itself at young and aspiring filmmaking enthusiasts; however the course can be taken by anyone of any age. A lot of courses online are lengthy … [Read more...]

Expressing Yourself through Filmmaking

Article by Seth Peters A lot of people think that creating films is a hobby that is only meant for those who can afford. Of course, if what you are after is a high-budget movie just like what Hollywood can offer, then you surely need millions to realize it. But filmmaking is not exclusive to only the affluent film enthusiasts. It is the form of art that can be done with least expenses. As a … [Read more...]

Filmmaking Tips – Why You Really Need Film Production Software

The days of simply using a camera and manually editing the film are behind us. There were a lot of great films made that way but today filmmakers have so many resources available that you need to find out about the technology and wide variety of equipment that is out there. Film production software can turn your computer into a machine that can create spectacular special effects and alter images to suit your film.Check out these filmmaking tips … [Read more...]

Social Filmmaking – The New Age Mashup

by State Library and Archives of Florida What do you get when you combine the popular Web 2.0 model of social networking (Facebook, Orkut, MySpace) with filmmaking? Social Filmmaking - The New Age Mashup.A "Mashup" is defined by Wikipedia as, "A web application that combines data from more than one source into an integrated experience." When it comes to Social Filmmaking, the two sources are namely: "Social Networking," i.e. a collaboration … [Read more...]