Budgeting

• Crew Costs
• Local Talent
• Location Permits and Fees
• Scene Breakdown

Articles

• Why do You Need Release Forms?
  March, 2012
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  There's been a lot of talk lately in blogs, websites and magazines about the need to get releases whenever you step outside to shoot.
• From Music Video Maker to Hollywood Director
  February, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  Editing music videos isn't too hard... all you need is a band, a camera or two, some editing software and a lot of patience! Music video editing is all about…
• The Video Editing Log Jam
  May, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Whether you use film, flash files, or videotape, every editor needs to have the footage on their editing machine before they can start cutting the project. Keeping that transfer route organized will cut your editing time tremendously.
• What's Legal: When Are Background Sounds With A Copyright In Video Clips OK?
  January, 2010
  by Mark Levy and Mike Szydlo
  The scenario is simple: background music, either live or recorded, is playing while you are videotaping a scene. Now you have sounds protected by copyright in…
• How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang
  September, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.
• The Right Place at the Right Time
  June, 2007
  by James Williams

Streaming Videos

• Tutorials - Tripods, Dollies, and Other Essential Accessories for Documentary Shoots
  April, 2011
  Though shooting, audio, and lighting gear are incredibly important, they're not the only items that make make your documentary look great. That's why we'll go…
• Tutorials - Choosing the Best Lighting Equipment for Your Documentary
  April, 2011
  Good lighting defines the difference between great looking footage and poorly made home movies. Knowing the lighting technology and gear, such as fixture…
• Tutorials - Delivering a Great Pitch to Convince Investors to Fund your Documentary
  February, 2011
  Now that you've put together a great prospectus, it's time to pitch it. Effective pitching involves doing research on your subjects, knowing how to approach…
• Tutorials - Fundraising Secrets for Documentaries
  February, 2011
  When getting money from investors just isn't enough, fund-raising is the next best option. There are many people who can't fund an entire documentary but can…
• Tutorials - Showing How your Documentary Can Make Money By Making a Budget
  February, 2011
  The most important and time consuming part of any prospectus is the budget. Budgets help investors know why your documentary costs what it does. This is why we'…
• Tips and Techniques - How to Composite Video for Inserting Backgrounds in Sets
  July, 2009
  Ever wonder how amazing backgrounds are inserted behind characters? This video will show you how to composite video so your characters can seamlessly move in…

User Submitted Videos

• How to Make a Movie : Pre-production Tips for Making a Movie
  November, 2010
  by
  Scott DuPont discusses planning feature film budgets and the importance of being thorough.