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The Only Four Things I Learned From Film School

I recently received my diploma in the mail, reminding me of the four long and expensive years in the Radio-Television-Film department at the University of Texas. UT remains one of the top ranked film programs in the nation and boasts alumni…

Joel DeeterFebruary 15, 2017

Crew Positions

The 1st Assistant Director – Who’s Really In Charge On Set?

The power balance on a film set can be tricky to understand. Who’s really in charge? The director is the boss right? So they call the shots… right? The short answer is yes. The director is the boss, responsible for…

Leslie RuizFebruary 6, 2017

On Set

8 Tips For Making Killer Behind-The-Scenes Content

Run and gun. Fast-paced action. Excitement. Adventure. Welcome to the world of capturing the everyday extraordinary happenings on a film set! I got my first digital camera for my 16th birthday. I loved taking pictures of nature, my family, friends,…

Hannah KenneyJanuary 20, 2017

On Set

Tips for Filming in Cold Climates

The snow must go on. Certain climates can be really challenging to shoot a movie in. While many films are shot in warmer climates, some live in areas where below-freezing temps are part of the norm... I am one of them. As…

Leslie RuizJanuary 4, 2017

Product Updates

New Features – Header Logos, Project Colors, File Attachments

New year, new features! ???? We're starting 2017 off strong by releasing a few new features that you're sure to love! Check them out: Logo and company name on call sheets Yes! It's finally here! You can now add an image and company…

Luke DeBoerJanuary 3, 2017

Product Updates

New Features – Customizable Positions, Re-Orderable Crew, and Quicker Scene Adding

Hey filmmakers, We've just released some great new features to make SetHero even more powerful! Here are some of the top updates: Customizable positions and departments Yes! It's finally here! You can now rename, reorder, or delete existing positions and departments…

Luke DeBoerNovember 18, 2016

Tools and Equipment

4 Essential Tools to Make Your Film Production a Breeze

Making a movie is like going on a wild expedition, and every traveler needs some tools in their backpack to make the journey a little less treacherous and a lot more fun. Here are 4 tools we recommend to help make…

Luke DeBoerOctober 27, 2016

Crew Positions On Set

Why Your Film Needs A Script Supervisor

Hey Readers, We want the SetHero blog to be a place of rich learning, and with that in mind, today I am shamelessly re-posting someone else's awesome writing (with permission of course). This post originally appeared on the Lights Film…

Leslie RuizOctober 12, 2016

Product Updates

The Future Is Calling

Grab your opinion & get ready to tell us what you think. We're mapping future features! We've created a short survey so that you can rank which features you'd like to see next on the SetHero road map. Now is your chance! …

Leslie RuizSeptember 26, 2016

Call Sheets Free Downloads Production Office

Creating Professional Call Sheets (Free Excel Template Download)

When I first started in the film industry as a 2nd Assistant Director (2nd AD), I was overwhelmed by the complexity of the process: call sheets, production reports, timelogs, travel movements. The amount of paperwork was staggering, and knowing what…

Luke DeBoerSeptember 1, 2016

The Only Four Things I Learned From Film School

The 1st Assistant Director – Who’s Really In Charge On Set?

8 Tips For Making Killer Behind-The-Scenes Content

Tips for Filming in Cold Climates

New Features – Header Logos, Project Colors, File Attachments

New Features – Customizable Positions, Re-Orderable Crew, and Quicker Scene Adding

4 Essential Tools to Make Your Film Production a Breeze

Why Your Film Needs A Script Supervisor

The Future Is Calling

Creating Professional Call Sheets (Free Excel Template Download)

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