Making a home movie with a camcorder involves keeping shots to a decent length and using a tripod to eliminate shaky footage. Shoot a professional looking home movie by adding music to the background with advice from anindependent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. Filmmaker: … [Read more...]
Low Budget Indie Filmmaking : How to Promote an Indie Film
Promotion and marketing is very important for any movie or indie film. Learn all about promotion with expert tips in this free filmmaking video. Expert: Kevin Lindenmuth Contact: www.lindenmuth.com Bio: Kevin Lindenmuth has worked in the film/video business for more than 20 years. He received his BA in film/video production from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1987. Filmmaker: Travis Waack … [Read more...]
How to Make an Indie Film : Writing Your Own Script for an Independent Film
Learn tips for writing your own script for an independent movie in this free instructional video clip on indie filmmaking. Expert: Cory Turner Bio: Cory Turner is the President/CEO of ReQuest Entertainment. Filmmaker: Kenny Saylors … [Read more...]
How to Become an Indie Filmmaker : How to Write a Movie Script
Writing a movie script can be a simple as opening up a blank document, pouring out ideas on a page and sifting through them later for the best one. Prepare a movie script by doing any necessary research before the writing process withtips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los … [Read more...]
Indie filmmaker – what type of computer will work best?
Question by Brett H: Indie filmmaker - what type of computer will work best? Im looking for a computer that has 250-500gig hard drive and I can make a single DVD with the most quality possible. Please help. I would prefer 500gig if possible. Laptops or desktops Best answer: Answer by LizIf the this a serious passion, then here is your serious answer: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_pro?mco=MTE4MTU Now. It's Mac. I … [Read more...]
The 5 Trends That Make Sxsw 2008 the Indie Film Fest You Need to Know About
by rasdourian The 5 Trends That Make Sxsw 2008 the Indie Film Fest You Need to Know About SXSW 2008 Film Festival wrapped up this weekend, leaving in its wake a single tattered, oh so earnest, snapshot of Indie filmmaking. If Sundance is the official word on the state of indie filmmaking, SXSW is what you'll learn going to your local bar. Getting down with SXSW is what it takes to get your ear close to the American independent … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmakers Looking for Film Buyers: 5 Reasons Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Marketing
by rasdourian Indie Filmmakers Looking for Film Buyers: 5 Reasons Why It's Never Too Early to Start Marketing Making an independent film is a huge project, and conventional wisdom has it that you: shoot your film, cut your film and then, after that's all done, you try to sell your film. However, marketing your film should begin during the production phase. But who has the time? That's just it you don't. So...find some people … [Read more...]
Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us
Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us Indie studios say online file sharing is driving some in their ranks out of business. Some are filing lawsuits to stop it. Others want Google to cease paying pirate sites ad mo Read more on ZDNet Asia Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us Indie studios say online file sharing is driving some in their ranks out of business. Some are filing lawsuits to stop it. Others want Google to cease … [Read more...]
How to Become an Indie Filmmaker : How to Learn the Basics of Good Camera Work
The basics of good camera work involves learning to keep a camera steady and knowing the moves and motions a camera person must do on a movie set. Learn about panning, tilting and other camera person terminology withtips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. … [Read more...]
as an indie filmmaker, how can you get your movie distributed by netflix?
Question by Dick: as an indie filmmaker, how can you get your movie distributed by netflix? i would like my movies to be available through netflix, how do i do that? do they reject certain titles? Best answer: Answer by mdI doubt netflix wants to ship out student films. hahahaha I'm pretty sure they move films that are professional and are distributed through major companies. Even "indie" companies are bigger than your moms basement. Give … [Read more...]