Aspect Ratio - What is It And Why Do We Care
Aspect Ratio is something we hear a lot about. One camera uses one aspect ratio while another uses something different. Then depending on where the film or video will be broadcast the aspect ratio...
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48-Hour Film Challenge Guide
Having done several short 48 (or 24) hour film challenges over the years, I have picked up a few tips that you might find useful if you decide to participate in one or host one...
Types of Camera Shots for Framing an Image
One of the first things a filmmaker needs to learn is camera shots. Since filmmaking is a visual medium we are not just telling the story through the dialog but also by how we...
Who Are all The People in the Credits
You know that part of a movie where it is over but you are sitting and waiting for the after credits scene to start? As you are sitting there have you ever read the titles...
What Is A Call Sheet For Filmmaking?
A call sheet is a term used for the daily schedule of a film shoot. The call sheet is usually created by the assistant director (AD). He or she will take the shot list...
10 Gift Ideas for the No Budget Filmmaker
It is getting to be that time of year again, so don’t wait until the last minute to pick something up for that independent filmmaker in your family. If you are looking for a...
10 Best Podcast for Filmmakers
As filmmakers, I think it is essential always to be learning and looking for ways to improve our craft, or, as someone looking to get into filmmaking. On the way to set or the...
Confessions (Short Film)
A young woman regrets a bad decision and goes to confession for help with mixed results. Confessions was the result of a one month film challenge. It was directed by No Budget’s Milo Denison...