Film Production
Articles about the film production process, techniques, and film business.
Lenses used in film
In a series on basic cinematography, here are the different lense sizes used in film, and which lense size works for what situations.
Camera Shot Angles
In a series on basic cinematography, here are some ways to aim the camera to create one mood or another for the shot.
What is the Kuleshov Effect
Kuleshov was a Russian film maker, who did some experiments with new film techniques.
Screenwrting tips
Some tips about writing scripts for a movie.
Catering and craft services in film production
A description of the role of caterers and craft services in film production.
The rise and fall of the studio system
The film industry had it's golden days, and they are long gone. So what factors allowed the golden age to come, and what factors destroyed them.
Location Manager's role in film production
Location manager is responsible for finding the locations that will be used to make a movie.
The role of a producer in film
Producer is the main guy in film production. This is the person who decides to make a movie and calls everybody on board to make it happen.
Film Production Process
This article will outline the process of film production, through phases of pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and exhibition.
Role of assistant directors in film production
Making a movie is a huge task. Roles of assistant directors are crucial in breaking up that task into manageable pieces for the main director.
7 Steps to film directing process
Here are 7 steps to producing and directing a movie. It all begins with a story and ends with special effect.
Tools needed for film production
Basic gear and software needed to start making movies.
How to do casting of actors
Some advice I got on how to go about casting actors, when looking to fill roles for an independent film.
What kind of mic should you use to record sounds i...
You need a shotgun mic. And here's more on that.
How to plan a movie shoot
Checklist to go by to prepare for an independent movie shoot.