Planning & Directing
Stuff You Need to Know
Look Me in the Ear: the Psychology of Eyelines
For effective communication, begin production with a clear idea of your viewers’ role. Consider how camera angles may change the relationship your viewer has to your subject.
What is color theory? A simple explanation
Color theory can set the tone and mood for the viewer using color manipulation in pre-production, shooting and post. But what exactly is color theory?
Why pre-production is essential for all videos and films
Pre-production is dreaded by many; some consider it tedious, non-creative work.
Freytag’s pyramid, dramatic structure and story arc
A first-class story is compelling from beginning to end. Freytag's Pyramid is a formula that describes the structure of most dramas.
Creative Collaboration: Building Team Dynamics for Your Production
When you start building a team for production, you are creating your most valuable asset.
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...
Why Story is the Most Important Aspect of Video
There are numerous reasons creators get into the world of film and video, but the overlying constant that consumers all want is a good story!
How to Apply the Three Act Structure to Nonfiction Video
We all know how important three act structure is in narrative filmmaking; it’s been used in storytelling of all sorts for eons, and if...
Why the Job of a Director Starts Long Before the Shoot
For the director, this process begins in the pre-development stage of their project. The first stage of the creative process is the script. The...
How to Break Down a Script for Production
Film production at any level is a complicated process. When working on your own, or even with a small team, there's a lot on...
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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...
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Here’s why Quentin Tarantino is the filmmaker’s filmmaker
Quentin Tarantino inspires generations of filmmakers with his uncomprised vision for his films. He's the definition of what a filmmaker is.
Best filmmaking books: 7 books every filmmaker needs to read
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.
Rules of no-low budget scripts: Making low budget movies
Writing low budget movie scripts is one of the harder forms of screenwriting. However, it’s also one of the most rewarding.
How to come up with great video ideas
Coming up with great, original video ideas is hard. Luckily, there are many things you can do to help get your creative juices flowing.
How to write a pitch for your film and excite listeners
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.
See how Parker Walbeck shoots a music video
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.
How to research keywords for your YouTube video
Identifying keywords an essential strategy for attracting more viewers to your work. Here's how to effectively research keywords as an online video creator.
What is a motif and how is it used in cinema?
Have you ever noticed how sometimes films reuse a piece of sound, music, or visuals over and over again? Those are what we call motifs.
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Everything you need to know before you rent a camera
Renting a camera can be a great way to save on money and storage. We have a few tips that will help you have the best renting experience.
How to write subtext: the art of writing between the lines
In this article, we'll teach you everything you need to know about how to write subtext. We will give you a examples of subext and how to write it yourself.
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 to build a video budget
If you’re doing video production because it’s a wonderful hobby and you’re okay with spending your own money to make your video...
How to elevate your production with costume design
Especially when working with a limited budget, it's easy to find costumes falling to the bottom of your priorities. If you want to give your production a truly cinematic finish, costume design should be a key element.
Fight choreography: Planning and shooting your fight scenes
Fight scenes add excitement to virtually any story, but proper fight choreography is crucial if you want to create believable and engaging fight scenes.
