This simple guide will help you grasp the role and craft of a director. (And probably be the next David Lynch)
1. Basics of Movie Directing
What Does a Director Do?
A movie director oversees the cr...
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These tools will help you stay organized and efficient during each phase of filmmaking.
1. Pre-Production Checklist
Pre-production is all about planning and preparation. Use this checklist to ensure ...
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A movie project covers a lot of small tasks - from script analysis to budgeting, scheduling, and planning each stage of production. Let’s use a hypothetical movie project for a crime thriller call...
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For this, we’ll use the "Park Bench Confrontation" example from earlier, breaking it down into five key shots. I’ll describe each shot, include instructions for sketching it (whether by hand or d...
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Storyboards are visual representations of how each shot will look, and they’re essential for pre-visualizing scenes, communicating with your team, and staying organized during production.
1. What ...
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Camera setup, lighting, audio recording, and practical effects help to achieve a polished look. We’ll use the example of the “Park Bench Confrontation” scene mentioned earlier.
1. Camera Setup...
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Scene Description: "The Park Bench Confrontation"
Summary: A protagonist meets a mysterious figure on a park bench to discuss a secret. The conversation starts calmly but escalates into tension.
S...
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A shot list is an important tool that helps you plan, organize, and execute your shoot efficiently.
1. What Is a Shot List?
A shot list is a detailed plan of every camera shot needed to capture a sc...
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Whether you’re working on a small indie production or a larger feature film, this simple guide will help you. This guide includes steps, formulas, examples, and tools to create a comprehensive budg...
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This simple guide will help you understand how films are planned, budgeted, and executed.
1. Basics of Movie Production
What Is Movie Production?
Movie production involves creating a film from conce...