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How to stay organized in pre-production

Every film project must start at the pre-production stage. And the best way to navigate pre-production is to start (and stay) organized.

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The importance of DOT documents: Lessons learned from a near-disastrous cross-country haul

Michael Walsh

Ask any industry professional and they are likely to have plenty of horror stories. However, this one could have ended in complete disaster.

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The role of the mood board in pre-production

Stephen Mandel Joseph

Mood boards are used across various industries and for various reasons. But for filmmakers, they can be a huge help.

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Modern pre-production workflow for small teams: An in-depth guide

Stephen Mandel Joseph

Today, small teams are leveraging technological advancements and collaborative tools to streamline the pre-production process.

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How to write, shoot and edit a film on mobile

Stephen Mandel Joseph

With today's smartphones, more and more videographers are shooting video productions using their mobile devices. Here's how it's being done.

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What you need to know about loglines

W. H. Bourne

If you've ever wondered what a logline is and how professionals use it, look no further than this in-depth guide about loglines.

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What does it take to be a location scout?

Patty Mooney

Location scouts are skilled masters of detail and work hard to make the director’s location wish list become a reality.

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Why pre-production is essential for all videos and films

John Cassinari

Some consider it tedious work, but pre-production can not only save you money and time. It can also enhance the creative process.

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Production planning and why it’s essential

Videomaker

Even the simplest program depends on planning. Production planning, or production logistics, can be so complex that Hollywood production companies devote whole departments to...

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What you need to know about location scouting

Videomaker

Whenever you're shooting outside the confined walls of a video studio, you're shooting on location. And whenever you're shooting on location, you must deal...