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Ultimate Call Sheet Example For 2nd Assistant Directors

This article breaks down the role of the 2nd Assistant Director and how film call sheets are made. (A professional call sheet example is included as well.) The call sheet is a film's master plan for every shooting day. Without…

Amy ClarkeJune 2, 2020

Cinematography Technique

7 Types of Camera Movement (and When To Use Them)

This article will look at the types of camera movement in film, with examples of how to use them effectively. When we as filmmakers first start making movies, our cinematography technique is usually very limited. We tend to stick to…

Amy ClarkeMay 11, 2020

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COVID-19 Relief
What SetHero is Doing to Help Filmmakers

It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting video shoots and film productions around the globe. As we adjust to this next period of time, there is a fair degree of uncertainty. How long will all of this…

Luke DeBoerApril 28, 2020

Career Crew Positions

How To Join a Film Union as a Producer

This article will cover how to join a film union with advice specifically tailored for film producers. As a filmmaker, you are likely going to be self-employed. This will mean working on a job-by-job basis, chasing up payments and filing…

Amy ClarkeApril 20, 2020

Career Crew Positions

How To Become a Film Producer in Hollywood

This article will breakdown how to become a film producer, with advice geared towards Hollywood production. The movie producer is one of the most well-known job roles in the film industry. Even so, most people still don’t understand what exactly…

Amy ClarkeApril 14, 2020

On Set Production Office

Extra! Extra! – A Guide to Recruiting and Shooting with Background Actors

Extras, or background actors as they should more appropriately be called, are a key part of many film projects. Whether you’re making a feature, a commercial, or a student short film you will most likely require background actors to make…

Luke DeBoerNovember 11, 2018

Ideas

How To Make Your First Feature Film

Are you ready to make your first feature film? Making a movie can be a daunting task – but it’s also easier than ever to read professional scripts, learn about cameras and connect with potential crew members online. Maybe you’ve…

FilmUpOctober 18, 2018

Call Sheets Production Office SetHero Tips & Tricks

Importing Movie Magic Breakdowns Into SetHero

If you're a SetHero user perhaps you've found yourself in this situation... you've created a really tight shooting schedule for your upcoming production, but you created it in Movie Magic Scheduling. It worked fine while you were putting your schedule…

Leslie RuizOctober 10, 2018

Free Downloads Production Office

Making a Shooting Schedule for Your Film – Free Stripboard Template

You’re sprawled out on the living room floor, a mess of puzzle pieces laid out before you. You try to move one piece into the gap on the bottom right. You think you may have found it, but your heart…

Luke DeBoerDecember 13, 2017

Free Downloads Production Office

Location Scouting for Film Shoots – what you should know

The right locations can be a real boost for your film, but finding and securing those locations has the potential to be a real drain. However, it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at the process from start…

Leslie RuizNovember 8, 2017

Ultimate Call Sheet Example For 2nd Assistant Directors

7 Types of Camera Movement (and When To Use Them)

COVID-19 Relief
What SetHero is Doing to Help Filmmakers

How To Join a Film Union as a Producer

How To Become a Film Producer in Hollywood

Extra! Extra! – A Guide to Recruiting and Shooting with Background Actors

How To Make Your First Feature Film

Importing Movie Magic Breakdowns Into SetHero

Making a Shooting Schedule for Your Film – Free Stripboard Template

Location Scouting for Film Shoots – what you should know

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