Compare this to a short film shot by a pro on DSLR (DP Shane Hurlbut): The difference between these two images is partially skill, but...

How do you pick your shot sizes and camera angles? Are you picking what looks cool? Are you picking what is easiest or most practical?...

What are the bare-bones essentials of a good story? [Podcast discussion of this topic now available here.] What makes for a good story?...

Start and end with the images you want your audience to remember. I’ve told people (inspired by the advice I’ve read) that they should...

Worldbuilding is a process vital to the creation of good fiction. Worldbuilding is something I’ve thought a lot about over the past...

Creating a director’s look book for your film is a very important step. It will help your team be more effective and improve your...