Planning

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

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

Casting actors and talent is an important part of the pre-production process, and it's something that shouldn't be taken lightly. There are a few...

A treatment is a document that informs the reader about the story you are telling in your screenplay. Some writers use it as an outline to flesh out a story. Others use it to secure funding and support from producers, investors, and agents. Because there are numerous ways you can use a treatment, there are multiple formats you can use.

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...

Are you stir crazy from COVID-19 and shelter-at-home orders? Do you know how to write a script? It’s never been a better time to...

A storyboard is one method of planning ahead and it helps a lot during the pre-production process. By visualizing your shots with a storyboard,...

Writing low budget movie scripts is one of the harder forms of screenwriting. However, it’s also one of the most rewarding.

Coming up with great, original video ideas is hard. Luckily, there are many things you can do to help get your creative juices flowing.

If you want people to respond well to your film pitches, you need to learn how to write and present your pitches in an exciting, effective way.