Filmmaking Stuff Book
Grab Your Copy Of Filmmaking Stuff So You Can Take Action And Make Your Movie Now! Are you looking for filmmaking books? As …
GoPro Hero Time Lapse
The GoPro Hero can be utilized for time lapse footage. When dealing with time lapses, it’s all about doing the correct math. Not only because you want your end product to be a certain length, but also when dealing with the storage space while creating a time lapse.
Who Wants To Go Mad For Free?
The idea is that you set a goal for the day and declare it on the MAD website and check in every hour to report your progress and watch a five minute live broadcast in which Jurgen gives tips and answers questions.
Film Fundraising: 5 Crowdfunding Mistakes to Avoid
As I type this, I am halfway through my Kickstarter campaign for my feature I Hate You. We’re about one-third of the way toward our goal, and we now have $10,000 to raise in about 30 days…
Future filmmaking BOOK Coming Soon!
For those of you following filmmaking stuff, you know that I have been working on an awesome and comprehensive filmmaking book for quite …
Gary King Talks Filmmaking
see Kevin Smith as the guru who is able to take his fan base and monetize it in a way that makes sense and doesn’t make anyone feel ripped off. We’ve also seen the recent success of comedian Louie C.K. and his comedy special that he sold exclusively and independently online which grossed over a million dollars.
Location Sound Crew
The sound crew starts their day by assuring themselves that every piece of hardware they have works flawlessly. They post a header and test tone at the start of every days work.
Back From Sundance
I’m back from Sundance. This was one of those trips that you don’t plan. But when you get a call from the Utah asking…
Sundance Film Festival
A decade ago, my goal was to make a movie and get it into the Sundance Film Festival. Back then, this was the only way you “made it.” Since that time, the entire world of indie filmmaking has turned upside-down.
Filmmaking Stuff Gets Updated
If you’ve been reading Filmmaking Stuff for any length of time, you probably noticed that things are changing around here. When I first started this site I had no idea that it would become one of the most popular filmmaking websites in existence…
Filmmakers and Screenwriting Frustration
Many filmmakers and screenwriters feel frustrated. You know what you want to do. But you have no idea how to get started. A …
Become a movie marketer
If you are going to increase your odds of movie success, you need to find out how to become a movie marketer. To get started, I recommend spending as much time as possible learning about internet marketing.
Holiday Movie Scout
If you are doing any traveling for the holiday season, make sure you carry a camera with you. While your friends and family take pictures of themselves, you should take time to scout for various locations and other interesting elements that you can eventually put in your movie.
Showbiz Expo
If you are planning to attend the Showbiz Expo, make sure you check out my talk on “How To Sell Your Movie Without The Middle Man.” I go on at 11AM and will provide some valuable tips on how to get your movie seen and selling.
Audio Production Engineer
As an audio production engineer, I have viewed a lot of independent films and documentaries, and the one thing that stands out more than the quality of the filming and special effects, is the soundtrack, or lack of a proper one. Many independent films and documentaries sound weak or hollow, and in others, the music bed overpowers the dialog tracks.
Networking With The Film Lobby
If you want to make a movie, you can’t do it alone. Networking – Creating and cultivating relationships within the filmmaking community is essential for your success. Today’s guest article comes from Jonny Morgan.
MovieMaking Tools
If you’re looking for moviemaking tools, here is my list of top picks…
CreateSpace Phone Number
If you are looking for film distribution, CreateSpace offers a great way to access the Amazon marketplace. But if you have gone through the process, you probably also know that finding the CreateSpace Phone number and reaching someone in the customer service department can be frustrating. But not anymore…
Give This To A Filmmaker
Give this to a filmmaker – with the holiday season soon beginning, I thought it might be good to start giving early. Quick …
Movie Maker Challenge 2012
in the spirit of your own filmmaking success, I am going to offer you a Movie Maker Challenge for 2012 (Yeah, it might seem too early to set goals, but I think you’ll be OK…)
The Movie Man
I know a guy who came to Hollywood. He was a pretty good director. To achieve his goal, he convinced a bunch of people to work with him. Promises were made. Agreements were signed. He did or said anything it took to achieve his goal – And as a result, he directed his first feature. But he…
Bigga Than Ben: A Russians’ Guide to Ripping Off London
Today’s Filmmaking guest article comes from U.K. based writer, director and producer Suzie Halewood. Her and I got the opportunity to meet during her last visit to Los Angeles. And I was very much impressed with her story and experience. Today she shares…
Advertise Your Movie on StumbleUpon
In this filmmaking article, Los Angeles based producer Jason Brubaker shares a secret on movie marketing…
Canon DSLR Camera
As a filmmaker, if you’re interested in buying a Canon DSLR camera, I would go with the Canon T2i. If you have the budget to buy the Canon 5D Mark II – hold off…
Make Filmmaking Your Business
As a filmmaker, before you make your movie, you have to seriously decide if you can stay excited about your story for the long haul…
LinkedIn For Filmmakers
It would seem strange to utilize Facebook in an attempt to get a lunch meetings with prospective Hollywood Heavyweights whom you never met.But in the world of LinkedIn, as long as you’re not a jerk, it is appropriate to seek out and connect with prospects.
Video 101 Book Review
Over the past few years video technology has evolved so to the point that even the smallest cameras can produce cinematic results. With that said, camera technology will never replace camera technique. So the question is, what are you doing to improve your own video skills?
What Screenwriters Can Learn From The Inbetweeners
In Britain all the film talk is about a low-budget film that’s been breaking UK box-office records. I think it offers some lessons on how to make a successful indie film…
Distribution Film
Are you afraid to start selling your movie on iTunes and Amazon and Hulu because this will somehow deter traditional distributors turned aggregators from acquiring your movie… So that they can get your movie onto Amazon, iTunes and Hulu? Please explain…
Crowdfunding With Koo
Koo is getting close to reaching his $115,000 dollar crowdfunding goal!