Getting Started in a Video Career
The secret to a film or video career is that there is no secret. Just do stuff. Oh, and stop waiting for anyone else's permission.
Your Questions, Answered
Advice on shooting better video from Steve Stockman, writer/director and the author of "How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck
Get Serious to Attract Actors
How do you attract actors? Make sure your project is a serious project. Here's five tips for getting serious.
Shooting Like the Pros
My advice for hobbyists is to shoot short shots. That's also the right advice for people who want to shoot like the pros.
Adding Information to Your Video
When a shot is too long, that means it's not adding information to your video. Which means its boring your audience.
Intent vs. Results
In its simplest form, intent helps you make your video. A result is something you measure later to see how successful you've been.
Making Interview Videos That Hold Their Attention
Can you use intrigue to keep make your interview videos work better?
Getting from Idea to Film: Collaboration
What do you do when you reach a dead end on your video project? Find other people to help. Film is an art that requires collaboration.
Three Never-Fail Secrets to Building a Career In Entertainment
The three secrets to building a career in entertainment are only "secret" because it takes skill and talent to apply them. But they work, guaranteed.
"Lensing In" to Find What Your Video is About
Pretty pictures, a good narrator. It's not boring, exactly, but still we're left wondering: What's this video about? Lensing in on a topic creates intrigue.
Limited Resources for Shooting Video
No filmmaker has ever had all the resources they need for their film. Maybe not even James Cameron. How do you deal with limited resources? Be a producer.
Writing Better Video Scripts: The Rewrite
Bad video scripts mean bad video. Sure you can edit and patch things later and hope for the best, but why not just rewrite your script before you shoot?
What Video Editing Software Should I Buy?
Ignore the marketing bells and whistles when you shop for video editing software, and start with what comes free with your computer.