Very few directors actually start their careers by directing. It’s much faster and easier to get a foot in the door through cinematography, editing, producing, and other aspects of the industry. There are just more opportunities in those fields and…
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The Importance Of Pattern Interruption In Filmmaking
Lately I’ve become convinced that one of the most universal skills to learn as a filmmaker is pattern…
Just Work
Filmmaking can feel like an impossible journey. There’s a mountain to climb, and the further you step the…
Why Successful Filmmakers Are Delusional
Every successful filmmaker I know shares one common trait: Optimism. No matter if it’s a director, producer, writer,…
Eyelines vs. Eye Levels vs. Eye Trace
One of the first things you learn as a filmmaker is the 180 degree rule, which of course…
How “Efficiency” Will Kill Your Film Project
One of the fastest ways to destroy your film project is to conflate efficiency with productivity. This happens…
Using Cognitive Dissonance To Level Up Your Storytelling
Almost every student film or early short made by a filmmaker is plagued with the same underlying issue.…
5 Genius Filmmaking Tactics From ADOLESCENCE
Everyone is talking about the new Netflix mini-series Adolescence, which consists of 4 episodes, each shot in a…
Color Tip: Stop Grading “Against The Grain”
Here’s a quick tip we wanted to share to help you avoid one of the most common mistakes…
My Picture Lock Workflow: Assembly To Final Cut
After 2 years of writing, production, and editing, our latest feature film Teacher’s Pet is officially picture-locked! While…
Making A No-Budget / No-Crew Short Film In 3 Hours On The Sony A7S III
Last week I made a bite sized short film called “Echoes On The Shore”, which was shot in…
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…