Simply A Filmmaking Blog.
There is nothing as disappointing as spending so much time, effort, and money into shooting a film that the audience will regret ever watching once it hits the marketplace. And to avoid such disappointment, every filmmaker needs to study and understand the qualities they must incorporate to make their films worth watching. Now one thing […]
There are basic career paths or professions that one could choose in the film industry and one of them is known as a DP. In this article therefore, we are going to look at the meaning of a DP, the difference between a cinematographer and DP, how a DP works as well as how to […]
With the evolution in digital video technologies, the art of filmmaking have bundled down to the level where it is possible for independent filmmakers to create short and feature films that are very appealing in the movie market. It is safe to say that so many independent films have even amassed the kind of success […]
Suppose you look at the evolution of digital media. In that case, you will agree with me that the art of filmmaking has changed drastically and for this reason, filmmakers need to stay up-to-date to adapt themselves to the changes. The success of a film does not end when you are able to finish shooting […]
Every profession in life requires one to be talented and skillful in order to become successful, and filmmaking is not an exception. For this reason, if you are an aspiring filmmaker, you need to understand that you must have some talent and acquire the needed skills that will make you enter and excel in the […]
Through out my years as a filmmaker, one thing I have seen every filmmaker struggling with is the ability to market themselves and stand out in the industry. And to be honest with you, so many who chose this path have given up even before they began simply because their efforts in the film industry […]
Filmmaking can be a very profitable career if you are able to defy all the odds and know the right steps and strategy to get around where the film money resides and grab it. It is worth noting that there are a certain group or a particular person who will be able to amass so […]
In film production, there are certain scenes that are shot inside, which we refer to as exterior, as well as those that are shot at night. And these type of scenes cannot be shot successfully without an external form of lighting, even if you are shooting with a camera that comes with an inbuilt light. […]
The storyline is the root of every film production and it usually begins with an idea which is based on several life events like a true life story, dream, inspiration, etc. But whatever idea give’s rise to a storyline, there are certain elements that must be incorporated into that idea to help the storyteller or […]
There are basic rules in filmmaking that filmmakers are expected to consider or follow, and you might have come across most of these rules such as the rules of thirds, 180 degree rule, 30 degree rule etc. While these rules are not strict or a must to follow, following them will enable you to achieve […]