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Management

The ins and outs of being a video producer

A video producer is in charge of every aspect of the production from the beginning to the end. Their roles are to assists in everything from organizing logistics, deadlines and write scripts, to making a budget, corresponding with clients and customers and leading the production in a creative direction.

Directing

How to create funny videos to make your audience laugh

Sean Berry

One of the best ways to make an audeince laugh is to film a funny video. There are lots of ways that you can make a video funny. Here are a few tips.

Directing

Here’s why Quentin Tarantino is the filmmaker’s filmmaker

Sean Berry

Quentin Tarantino inspires generations of filmmakers with his uncomprised vision for his films. He's the definition of what a filmmaker is.

Directing

Best filmmaking books: 7 books every filmmaker needs to read

Sean Berry

It's important for all filmmakers to continually study their craft. So, we've put together a list of the best filmmaking books for you to check out.

News

See how Parker Walbeck shoots a music video

Sean Berry

Parker Walbeck is one of YouTube’s finest with his film making tutorials. His latest video gives us a look at his process for shooting music videos.

Film History

What is documentary? The genre defined

Landon Dyksterhouse

What is documentary? What qualifies as a documentary film? Let's dig deeper.

Management

What is a Director of Photography?

Jeff Chaves

Is that person behind the camera a Director of Photography, cinematographer or camera operator? Are they all the same thing? Does the size of...

Management

What does a film director do?

Erik Fritts

What exactly does the film director do? This article aims to answer this question and more, as we explore: The Role of The Director.

Storytelling

How to break the rules of filmmaking to evoke emotions

Tiffany Harness

In film and video, pushing the boundaries of your viewers expectations can take your project to the next level. Break the rules for a creative edge.

Film History

What you can and can’t learn at film school

Mike Wilhelm

On this episode of the Videomaker Podcast we talk about what you can and can’t learn at Film School; try to figure out what clues the new Dropbox/Clipchamp collaboration tells us about cloud video editing; and discuss the latest version of the TriCaster Mini.