Walk on to any film set, and you will find that most of the cast and crew have with them printed “mini scripts”. You will typically find these folded up in pockets, left on tables, and sometimes scribbled with notes.…
Amy ClarkeApril 19, 2021
The film industry just had another massive announcement that is sure to shift the future workflows of media production. On Feb 11, 2021, technology developer Frame.io announced its new product, 'camera to cloud.' (otherwise known as Frame.io C2C) Frame.io C2C…
Amy ClarkeFebruary 22, 2021
Entertainment lawyers can protect you against several lawsuits. This article will teach you about what they do, how much they cost, and how to hire one. Even if you are making a low-budget, independent production, you might still need to…
Amy ClarkeFebruary 16, 2021
Everything you need to start film pre-production, including a complete PDF paperwork guide and pre-production checklist. Operating an organized film production often comes down to having the proper paperwork in order. Without the correct documents, schedules, and forms in place,…
Amy ClarkeJanuary 27, 2021
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the production coordinator job role on film and TV sets. Filmmaking is not just about what happens on set – behind the scenes it is the production coordinator who…
Amy ClarkeJanuary 18, 2021
This article teaches you step-by-step how to pitch a video concept to a client, from creative brief to final proposal. All that stands between you and that awesome new job is a great pitch. You may be approached with briefs…
Amy ClarkeDecember 28, 2020
This article will explain how to export scene breakdown data from Movie Magic Scheduling to a fully editable Excel file in just a few minutes! If you’re a filmmaker, you probably have tried to export data from Movie Magic Scheduling…
Luke DeBoerDecember 14, 2020
The US film industry generating over $30 billion in 2019 is a testament to the fact that Americans simply love films. While it's easy to say that this massive industry success all comes down to filmmakers’ skills and creative prowess alone,…
Luke DeBoerDecember 10, 2020
This article will explain how to calculate your filmmaker salary, negotiate your wages, and includes a chart of union production crew rates. One of the greatest advantages of being a freelance filmmaker is that you can negotiate your own wages.…
Amy ClarkeNovember 29, 2020
