What topics do you cover in your blog? The Beat is everything filmmaking and video production. The topics covered range from camera round ups to after effects tips and tricks and everything in between. We strive to be a holistic source of information for all skill...
How to Prep a Big Budget Shoot Like a Boss
10 ways to successfully get the job done Originally published on ProHUB, republished with permission. So your big budget flick is greenlit for production – congratulations! But where do you go from here? Though your movie will be remembered for what’s seen on screen,...
Filmmaking Blogs Worth Following: Hurlblog
What topics do you cover in your blog? The topics we cover in The Hurlblog revolve around the art of cinematography and visual story telling. We cover everything from lighting to leadership to in depth gear tests and analysis. We do this with articles like "My Go To...
Desert Island Gear: 7 Pieces of Gear You’ll Wish You Had
Remember Tower Records? Tom Hanks' son Colin recently directed a great documentary about that fallen empire, nostalgic to us pre-millennial, pre-hipster music collectors who spent sinful amounts of money on actual stuff that you couldn't just download. They were...
Filmmaking Blogs Worth Following: Noam Kroll
What topics do you cover in your blog? I cover a wide spectrum of topics on my blog, ranging from creative techniques and technical tutorials to camera reviews and other industry related news. That said, everything on the site is really geared towards the independent...
Cinematography 101: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a DP
*This article originally appeared on ProductionHub, you can view the article here. Cinematography is a true art form of filmmaking. Just like learning a language, one must be well versed in the "language" of a cinematographer, before they are really able to...
Top 9 Resource Sites for Independent Filmmakers
Now, more than ever, the internet has become a great expanse of resources and knowledge. There has never been more available to the independent filmmaker. Social media, tools, and fundraising are all within the reach of your fingertips. Sharing your ideas and...
What’s the Difference Between a Film Festival, A Film Market, A Film Generator & Film Grants?
Tired of checking your schedule for when to apply to what? Take a look at this Calendar including four areas of film you should always keep your eye on. So, what's the difference between a Film Festival, a Film Market, a Film Generator and Film Grants?...
Success: Realizing Your Vision Through Your Team’s Wellbeing
Have you ever worked for a business that undervalued you? Maybe they expected you to complete difficult tasks in an impossible time frame. Then, when you succeeded against the odds, you went unrecognized. How did that affect your loyalty to your employer? Even if you...
10 Things You Must Do To Make Your Short Film Oscar Worthy
You are a writer/director either about to shoot or have just finished shooting your latest short film, and you want it to get on the Oscar shortlist or into Sundance. Well first of all, to even get on the Academy Awards shortlist or in a major festival you need to...