Episodes
Let's get back into The Screening Room with a great short film titled "The Neighbor's Window".
Published 05/27/20
Published 05/27/20
Starting the Writing Process is not as complicated as you are probably making it out to be. Especially your first time out. Let's talk about where the process starts, how to get it going and more.
Published 05/04/20
In The Screening Room again with a cool time travel kinda short film called ReWrite by Crash Buist. Check it out!
Published 04/20/20
Producing your ShowReel is a part of the business of being a filmmaker, actor, cinematographer, etc. Let's talk about actually "Producing" your showreel, and not just putting some clips together.
Published 04/06/20
Hey Crew, we are all in this quarantine thing together. We are all affected. What do we do as filmmakers while being grounded. There are many things that we can do with our time to be productive. I want to focus on one.
Published 03/31/20
Green Screening your Locations may or may not be something that you have considered. However, this is done more than you may think, and it's a great option for indie filmmakers. Let's get into it.
Published 03/16/20
Let's talk about the things the indie filmmaker needs to get the job done. These are things that are very affordable and some are even just plain cheap, and you probably have some of them in your home.
Published 03/10/20
Getting great sound for little to no budget has always been a challenge. It really doesn't have to be. You can get pro sound with very little investment. Especially compared to just a few years ago. Let's get into it.
Published 02/24/20
"PICTURES" directed by S.L. Allred is another of those films that I like to spotlight because of it's minimalistic approach. This is a premise that could have ended up cliche' but because of the thought and creativity behind it, is a good short film. Check it out in The Screening Room.
Published 02/18/20
We are back in The Screening Room with a very cool short film titled "THE SNAPSHOT". Check it out!!!
Published 02/06/20
Director Hicham Hajji Just finished his feature film directorial debut "REDEMPTION DAY". This film Stars Gary Dourdan, Andy Garcia, Robert Knepper, and Ernie Hudson. Hicham chats with us about the film, and tackling a film like this, and directing the cast.
Published 01/28/20
Your role as director has many aspects, but it all boils down to one thing. You are the creative guide for all involved. Let's chat about it.
Published 01/23/20
One of the first things that we learn, or at least should learn as an indie filmmaker is to know your audience. Who are you making your film for? Let's get into that.
Published 01/16/20
Lighting the interior of a car at night can be tricky. We like to see our subjects, but we want it to look natural. There is nothing like unnatural light to take us out of the moment. Let's chat about this.
Published 01/07/20
Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday season, and wishing you a very happy new year!
Published 12/31/19
The power of light is so much more than just setting up proper lighting, or using natural light to shoot a scene. We light with a purpose. Let's get into it.
Published 12/19/19
Having the right lens for the right job is always a point of conversation, or at least thought. Budget and affordability are also a factor. Usually. Let's talk a bit about some lenses that get the job done.
Published 12/11/19
Getting the proper coverage for your film can often be overlooked, especially early on in one's filmmaking career. Let's talk about how to get great coverage.
Published 12/04/19
"An Interview with God" is a great indie film Written and Produced by Ken Aguado, and Directed by Perry Lang. The film is on Netflix, and definitely one to watch. Let's chat with Ken and Perry.
Published 11/26/19
If you are thinking about either buying or renting a high dollar camera, this episode is a must listen. Let's get into the logic of both options.
Published 11/20/19
Can you make a film with zero budget? This is a very common question. Some may say that even if you already have a camera, even a cell phone you already have spent a budget on your film. Let get in to this. Also, this episode is the first video episode on YouTube.
Published 11/13/19
Camera movement is just as a crucial piece of the puzzle as any other part of filmmaking. It is part of the character, and helps convey energy and emotion. Let's get into it here.
Published 11/06/19
Sometimes you need to record ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording) and sometimes you don't. Either way, recording ADR will be something that sets your film apart from other films that don't. If you are about to shoot your first film, the definitely plan for it. It's not hard to do at all. Let's get into it.
Published 10/30/19
Having continuity in sound throughout your film is an absolute must! There really is no excuse to have sound that is inconsistant through your film. Let's chat about getting that sound continuity in your finished project.
Published 10/24/19