Planning & Directing
Stuff You Need to Know
7 Script Editing Tips that Will Take Your Screenplay from Good...
Even though you’ve finished writing your script, it's still a first draft and most scripts need more than one draft to be ready for...
How A Shot List Makes Your Shoot Easier, Better and Cheaper
If you go back and look at your early work, it probably looks like it was directed by someone who needs a guide dog....
How to plan a successful video ad
Here we’ll focus on the pre-production aspects of producing a video commercial. We’ll discuss all the steps that must be completed before you press...
How Respectful Directing Leads to Better Performances
Directing is a tough job. The long hours and pressure of keeping a production on track require a strong leader. While the stereotype of...
Practical advice for writing a short film script
A strong, focused short film script not only tells a more compelling story. It’s also easier to produce.
How to direct actors to get the best possible performance
It's essential for a director to know how to direct actors and form a successful working relationship to deliver the best performance.
How to direct an inexperienced crew
When you’re working on a tight budget, you have to take the help that you can get. Sometimes, that means relying on an inexperienced cast and crew to complete your project.
How to prepare for your first directing gig
Directing your first project is like getting behind the wheel of a car for the first time. You read through the manual, attended the...
Creative Collaboration: Building Team Dynamics for Your Production
When you start building a team for production, you are creating your most valuable asset.
Top 5 scouting tips every location scout should know
Although you won't need to go to a special school or take any college courses to become a location scout, you will need a...
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Special Effects Basic Training
Making movie-like special effects doesn't have to be difficult. Our experts at Videomaker show you how easy it is to make your own using...
What's New
What is an executive producer and what do they do?
While there are many jobs on a film set, one of the most important roles is the executive producer. Here's why they are so vital.
The art of risk-taking in filmmaking
Taking risks in filmmaking can be quiet scary, but it can be also highly rewarding. No one shows us that better than Wes Anderson.
Creating surrealism: Films that refuse to explain themselves
Surrealism in filmmaking is a genre that has captivated niche audiences for decades. Here's what you need to know to make a great surrealist film.
Modern pre-production workflow for small teams: An in-depth guide
Today, small teams are leveraging technological advancements and collaborative tools to streamline the pre-production process.
How to write, shoot and edit a film on mobile
With today's smartphones, more and more videographers are shooting video productions using their mobile devices. Here's how it's being done.
7 exercises to become a better screenwriter
If you want to become a better screenwriter, then you're going to have to practice. Do these seven exercises to become a better screenwriter.
AI pre-production made easy with ChatGPT: Get screen direction written in...
Are you struggling with pre-production for your video projects? Well, say hello to ChatGPT, the AI pre-production tool that generates everything you need from...
How to direct actors to get the best possible performance
It's essential for a director to know how to direct actors and form a successful working relationship to deliver the best performance.
How AI can help improve your scriptwriting
Scriptwriting can be time-consuming, but using AI writing tools can help speed up the process and let you be more creative in the process.
Collaborating with actors to create strong characters
To bring your characters to life, you need to collaborate with your actors, blending your ideas to achieve the best performance possible.
The history of the laugh track
The laugh track has been around for decades, but do you know where it came from? Let's dive into the history of the laugh track.
Screenwriting: A clear guide to the basics
In a nutshell
Screenwriting requires adherence to rules and procedures despite being a creative medium.
Screenplays for film and television share the same formatting but follow...
What can we learn from the Wes Anderson style?
The cinematic style of Wes Anderson has made a massive impact on cinema and there's a lot videographers can learn from his genius.
Comic relief: Its definition and why it’s necessary
Comic relief is a powerful storytelling plot device. Let's discuss the definition of comic relief and why it's so important in cinema.
