A WEALTH OF FRUGAL FILMMAKING INFO
Here's 34 minutes of valuable viewing for the micro budget filmmaker.
MY 720p BEATS YOUR 4K ANY DAY
Stop the madness! Before you go off half-cocked and lay down one dime of your hard-earned income on equipment, watch this.
I've said it before, IT'S NOT ABOUT THE GEAR. It's about the story you tell with WHATEVER gear you have. It's about filmmaking, not acquiring just the right equipment. If you're not able to effectively communicate a story through the visual medium, no amount of gear will ever fill the void and make you a better filmmaker.
Major props to Ken Simpson for posting this.
MAKING DRY ICE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A handy reference for an easy way to produce fog.
THE RULE OF THIRDS
In the most delightful way…
NO ENTRY FEE FILM FESTIVALS
Here's a pretty definitive list that Tracy Miller-Robbins, an artist and animator, started several years ago and has kept updated.
It's a great resource for low-to-no-budget filmmakers who haven't the financial means necessary to enter film festivals.
http://noentryfeefestivals.com/
HOW TO FILM A DIALOGUE SCENE
Here's a great explanation on proper technique regarding framing and the Rule of Thirds when filming two people.
FILMMAKING TIPS FROM THE DISNEY MASTERS
Here's a great set of guidelines for character and story development, taken from an animation Master Class given by Disney animator Andreas Deja.
DSLR TRAINING SERIES
Here's a thorough overview of DSLR lenses and modes, courtesy of www.Butterscotch.com.
While this series might appear to be geared toward photography and not filmmaking, the lines between the two are blurred as filmmakers and photographers are [now] using the same equipment.
Regardless of its use, a professional must know their equipment. In that light this series provides a wealth of valuable, useful information.
Overview of DSLR Lenses
Using prime lenses
Using zoom and telephoto lenses
Using wide-angle lenses
Taking close-up shots
Understanding the mode dial
Using shutter priority mode
Using aperture priority mode
Using manual mode
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCREENWRITER?
No video here, but it's about writing…right?
What is here are some important thoughts to consider when writing for the screen.
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DSLR GEAR/NO IDEA
Sony Australia has some fun with DSLR noobs. And while the pundits debate over what the ads are selling, or how offensive some might take it, I think it's just plain funny.
Oh, and another thing. No, that's it. Funny.