Budgeting Articles

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

• 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
• Recruiting Talent
  August, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.
• Profitmaker: Shooting on Location
  September, 1996
  by William Ronat
  Wherever you go, there you are. But are you prepared?
• Profitmaker: Budget for Profit
  July, 1997
  by William Ronat
  Estimating the cost of a video for a client is a tricky but necessary part of doing business. Here's how to do it right.
• 11 Tips for Location Scouting
  November, 2002
  by Bill Fisher
  Selecting the right location is the first step on the road to a successful shoot.
• Home Video Hints: Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road
  February, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.
• 5 Steps to Great Video Production
  October, 2005
  by Randal K. West
  Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
• Video Production Tips
  October, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Many of the little things that you learn from from a lifetime of planning, directing, editing and producing videos can easily be applied to life as a whole.
• Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning
  April, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.
• Budget Detail$
  June, 1993
  by Mark Bosko