5 Coverage Methods For No-Budget Productions
No-budget productions hinge on the quality of your approach to coverage. Many filmmakers make the mistake of focusing…
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The Best Focal Lengths For No-Budget Cinematography
I’m often asked “what are the optimal focal lengths for no-budget productions”? While there are no hard and…
The 33% Rule: Shooting Coverage On No-Budget
So much of your film’s perceived quality is rooted in shooting not only the best coverage possible, but…
The 3 “No’s” Of No-Budget Cinematography
On projects of all scale, lighting dictates not only the quality of your final image, but also the…
The 3 Pitfalls Of Single Location Filmmaking
One of the cornerstones of independent, micro-budget productions is undeniably single-location filmmaking. It’s practically a rite of passage for…
My Journey To Find The Perfect Aspect Ratio
If you’ve been following my blog for long enough, you probably know I am a little obsessed with…
The Paradox Of Originality In Filmmaking
Arguably the most misleading piece of advice given to emerging filmmakers is to be “original” with their work.…
Does The “Cinematic Look” Actually Exist?
Recently I was interviewed for a research project about the “cinematic look” – A topic constantly debated by filmmakers.…
How Jordan Peele’s NOPE Delivered The Best Day For Night Shots In Cinema
Of any film that has attempted to shoot using day for night tactics, none pulled it off better…
How To Stand Out As a Filmmaker In The Most Saturated Market Of All Time
In the last year… 17,000+ films were submitted to Sundance. 100,000+ new films were produced or released. 1,000,000+ filmmakers actively…
Antique Petzval Lenses: The Secret Ingredient Behind Hollywood’s Greatest Portrait Shots
In recent years, Hollywood has become more open minded to unconventional creative choices – whether in regards to…
Don’t Quit Filmmaking: How To Deal With Rejection As A Filmmaker
There are countless reasons why filmmakers quit. But perhaps the most common culprit is rejection. All filmmakers face…
