As a little girl I had starry-eyed dreams of walking the red carpet. Now that I’m older, I realize acting is actually hard work that should not be taken for granted.
3 Post Production Lessons from the Creative Mornings Doc (Part 3 of 3)
From camera formats, to codecs, to color grading and more. Valuable lessons I learned making this short film doc.
Preparing for Battle as a No-Budget Filmmaker
An in-depth look at the pre-production process of our fantasy film web series…with NO budget!
20 Years of Making Films and 7 Lessons I’ve Learned
There are so many things I’ve learned about filmmaking in the 20 years since I took my first class. These seven are pretty high up there.
Five Lessons to Glean from Olympic Photo Fiasco
What can or should you do to avoid the high-profile criticism this photographer is getting because of these poorly shot photos?
Production Lessons from Our Creative Mornings Documentary (Part 2 of 3)
Three key lessons I learned during the production of our short film doc that I think are particularly useful for those of you who are used to being 1-man (or woman) shows.
The Birth of a Fantasy Web Series About Grim Reapers
An aspiring and fascinating look into the creation and production of fantasy web-series in the vein of Tolkien and “Game of Thrones.” If you’re a fan of fantasy, or have considered producing a web series, this is for you.
A Film Studio Who Exemplifies Going Above and Beyond
The high-speed filmmakers at The Marmalade create an amazing behind the scenes and have a valuable lesson for all creatives.
How and Why to Make a Short Film Documentary with No Budget – Part 1
Part 1 in a 3-part series about the lessons learned in producing our Creative Mornings short film documentary. Today I cover pre-production.
Stay Local – A Music Licensing Story
A rock/classical music group with a unique sound offers some great tips on getting local musicians to contribute to your video project.