by Web Team | Aug 21, 2023 | Directing
This article covers 7 tips on how to direct actors to play realistic characters in your films and videos.How To Direct Actors To Play Realistic CharactersTip #1 – Safety & ControlDuring filming some of the most important things to keep in mind is saftey and...
by Video Producer | Jan 18, 2023 | Directing
Establishing Shot Effect:A big objective of an establishing shot is to try and grab the attention of the viewer. Just because it may show the outside of a building doesn't mean the scene has to take place outside the building. In this example, they may be showing...
by Video Producer | Mar 24, 2021 | Directing
One of the aspects of my training that I enjoy most is editing videos. I know that no matter how much you do in pre-production and in production it's all about editing. Editing is what makes film unique, it's what makes for a great film. Editing video is how...
by Ashley Thyen | Mar 23, 2021 | Directing, Film Discussion, How To Do Video Production Series, Video Production, Video production blog, Video Production FAQ
As an exercise in how to do pre-production (which is planning and preparing for a video shoot), I’ve been working on a marketing video for a personal injury attorney promotional video to be filmed in Minneapolis MN. This is not exactly a “how-to” step-by-step guide...
by Ashley Thyen | Mar 23, 2021 | Directing, Film Discussion
The day of filming started early, the sun had yet to rise, and the 94-degree heat had not yet shown itself. I was early. My mentor had yet arrived, so I looked over the interview questions I wrote up the night before and tried to imagine how it would go. Would there...
by Clayton | Sep 27, 2019 | Directing
For this guide on how to troubleshoot a scene for your YouTube videos in 4 simple steps Clayton (a film student) filmed a short minute and a half long scene from our screenplay “Reegan and Clayton Make A Movie”. How To Troubleshoot A Scene For Your YouTube...