Below is our list of the best selling digital video cameras purchased by our readers! Are you looking to buy a new digital video camera? Or maybe you are looking for the perfect gift for that special filmmaker in your life? We have been compiling a list of best selling digital video cameras that our readers have […]
The 16 Sexiest Roles on a Film Set, Ranked by Sex Appeal
This is a Guest Post by Christopher Redmond of Dear Cast & Crew. DC&C is a series of open letters to the people behind some of the best and worst films of all time. Chris and the rest of the team at Dear Cast & Crew are really bringing something new and interesting to film […]
Why I’m Watching Movies to Get Better at My Job
Update: Want to see how this turned out? Check out the follow up post to this one – In 2015 I watched 55,160 Minutes of Movies and Television I have decided that this is the year of watching movies. I have become obsessed with television over the past few years and I have decided to […]
Working as a Television Researcher
What is a Television Researcher? A researcher can work on various film & television productions, including news & sports shows, documentaries, factual/lifestyle/reality programs, comedies and dramas. They can help with developing program ideas, researching possible content & guests, checking facts and preparing information/brief packets for writers, producers, directors and/or hosts. Working as a researcher in […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Writers Roundtable
On top of a great directors roundtable The Hollywood Reporter has also released a fantastic writers roundtable for this years highly acclaimed films. If you have an hour we recommend you watch the whole thing but you can also visit the THR youtube channel to catch the highlights. Be sure to check out all of […]
Craft Services: Tools for Independent Jobs & Sets
When it comes to craft services, a production can either hire a company to take care of it or they can hire an individual. We all know how important craft services are on a set and that the job needs to be taken seriously. In the case of individuals that work independently as a craft […]
Craft Services and Catering: It’s Important
I love food! It is a simple fact but it is an important one because I think a lot of people agree with it. I cannot stress how important it is to have good craft services and catering on a set. No matter what the budget, you can feed your crew well. Check out the […]
Block, Light, Rehearse, Tweak, Shoot: The Process of Film Making
Block, Light, Rehearse, Tweak, Shoot. Have you heard this before? One thing I’ve noticed in my time in the film industry is that on many smaller sets the basic way things should run is completely thrown out the window! I admit that on some sets doing a complete crew blocking is not always necessary, but […]
Working in TV Development
Featured Image Credit: asterix611 – TV development: It only seems appropriate to touch on the topic considering it is the first stop in creating any sort of project, whether it be a short film, a feature or a television series. This post will focus on developing a factual television program because that is where my […]
How Being Like Batman Will Make YOU a Better Grip & Lighting Technician
We decided to put together a list of all the ways being more like Batman will make you a better technician. This list started out as a bit of a joke, but as we started to compile things it became more evident that being more like Batman can be beneficial to your career. Be a […]
5 Tips for Actors: Survive the Film Industry with These 5 Tips
We have talked to some local actors of several different experience levels and have put together a list of the most common tips for actors we discussed. Keep an eye out for the ‘Acting’ section of the site as it grows. We have some ties with some local talent and acting schools, so there is […]
Introducing Acting
We have decided to start dedicating some of our time to introducing acting to the site. You can’t really make movies without good actors and it only seems right that we start to explore that world. There is a lot to learn when it comes to acting and there are many different styles and approaches […]
