Do I have to Watch Movies to Learn Video?
You don't have to watch movies to be good at making movies. But you should, because it will make you much better. Here's how to watch movies.
Going From Idea to Documentary
How do I get from an idea to my first short documentary? Does my documentary need a message?
I Want a Film Career. My Parents say No.
How do you become a filmmaker? Step one is to decide to do it—and then commit to the path even if your parents think you're nuts.
How Do I Make It as a Hollywood Screenwriter?
Congratulations, you've finished your first screenplay. Now the question is "How do I make it as a career Hollywood Screenwriter?"
Every Video Needs a Story
We love story. We care about story. Every video needs a story, or it's almost impossible to watch. Get the fundamentals of story...
Why You Were Disappointed in "Wonder Woman 1984"
There are many reasons to be disappointed in Wonder Woman 1984. But the biggest reason is a story structure mistake you should avoid.
Can you actually make a great screencast?
Sometimes you're teaching about an app or other content that lives on a screen. Traditional screencasts are visually dull. But it it possible to make an interesting screencast?
How to Do a Zoom Meeting that Doesn't Suck
A Zoom meeting can be a great substitute for the real thing. Or it can suck. Here's how to make yourself look and sound better on Zoom.
Do I Need to Know the Act Breaks in a Movie?
Can you really break down a movie into three neat acts? Here's why screenwriters should care about movie structure for sure, but act breaks? Not so much.
Adding a Story After the Shoot
Adding a story first? No problem—you can add a story after the shoot is done. Reality shows do it all the time
Shooting Ratio: How Much is Enough Footage?
How do you know if you've shot enough for your next video project? Learn about the shooting ratio, and why directors always aim to waste footage.
There are No Fish in "The Abyss"
MIsdirection is at the heart of great filmmaking, as exemplifies by James Cameron's 1989 film The Abyss, an underwater movie with no fish.