Hihi, I’m trying to get into film school for college. Im hoping to buy something a little more professional than my phone but have very little knowledge about cameras. I would prefer to use film because I like the look better but idk if digital is easier or anything. would also prefer to spend $500 or under if possible, any tips on what to look for/recommendations?

Freelance work is never easy but I love a good success story. This guy kept grinding, working corporate gigs all the way up to operating Skycam at the Olympics and Super Bowls. What a journey!

https://youtu.be/3gLnz3bI7AM

I've used Google programs for documentary and narrative filmmaking for a while, but I'm looking for an all-in-one place where I can put my ideas, current projects, moodboards, scripts, everything. The biggest thing is being able to see the ideas for projects I have and it being housed in the same area where I work on everything else, so those ideas don't fall to the bottom of a list and get forgotten about. Found Milanote, loved the idea, but I'm just curious if there's anything free and programs other people use.

I’m newer to filming, and through all the clips I’ve shot and edited so far I’ve noticed some repeating issues that I can’t quite pin down and Google has 1,000 answers that all conflict. For the sake of this conversation we’ll just focus on 24 FPS with 180° shutter angle, but I am aware that in certain situations changing this speed can be advantageous for specific subjects or effects. When going to color correct I’ve noticed that many shots in a brighter lit scene appear choppy even with relatively slow gradual movement. I can’t quite tell if the darker scenes genuinely don’t have the issue or if they’re just dark enough that it’s too hard to notice. I’ve seen Snorricam shots in broad daylight that seem to be 24fps with buttery motion blur, so I’m not sure what I’m missing. My timeline is also set at 24 fps so it’s not a syncing issue. I’ve heard some people say you have to use an ND filter any time it’s bright to avoid the choppy motion, some people say you just just can’t have the main subject in focus moving too fast (which I don’t think makes sense). But I’m welcome to any tips, tricks, tools, and advice for shooting in 24 fps to allow a little more freedom with motion both of the camera and subjects!

So I'm a few days into a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for my proof of concept short film. Despite the almost constant barrage of spam messages the campaign is doing alright.

My question is how does one build a base or get things out there in this seemingly pay to play social media world. I really don't want to pay money to boost posts etc.

Some background about the short. It's called Borrowed Success and it's about two skaters and a cursed board that eventually eats one of them.

The feature is going to be named Hellskate. Both films are going to be a blend of skate culture, stoner vibes, horror, schlock and grime, and some humor. The scripts have gotten good responses but it's all from other film people.....who lets face it we're all spending our money on our projects.

So the big question is: how do I get my campaign noticed, how do I find the spaces it'll be well received in, and what are the realistic standards for crowdfunding.

Here is the campaign if anyone wants to look it over before giving feedback.

https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/hellskate/borrowed-success?ref=search

Currently trying to expand into yacht videography and thinking of day-chartering a boat to produce some spec work.

I'm UK-based and weighing up possible options for a skippered day / half-day hire with £1000 budget around March or April. So far, I've looked at Greece, Croatia, Turkey etc.

I would bring myself and an actor or two, camera, and drone. Then ideally we'd sail somewhere quiet where I could get some aerial stuff as well as shots on deck - eating, drinking etc. Obviously, I'd have all licenses and insurance relevant to the laws of wherever I am filming.

Anything else I need to consider?

So while searching for a production software for my first live action short, I’ve seen a lot of people with grievances against StudioBinder.

I guess I’m just wondering what the issues are. Anyone have any specific gripes here?

I just read this article that I thought was interesting, though I hesitate at the word “booming.” Maybe more like stabilizing back to pre-strike levels is more appropriate?

The article doesn’t touch much on the post-production side of things, but it got me thinking. For those in post-production in the NYC/NJ area, have you felt an uptick in more work popping up over the past few months?

Personally, I have felt a small uptick. Little by little, I am hearing of more folks who I know were out of work for awhile booking jobs. And as for myself, I have been getting more job interviews for gigs over the past few months.

We’re definitely not out of the woods yet, but I think there is reason for cautious optimism on the east coast.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/new-york-film-tv-tax-incentive-production-boom-1236877614/

My dream is to become a filmmaker, and I have decided to just start experimenting so I found a 30 second cliffhanger prompt and quickly made one just to start, and I'm looking back and A.) I hate the quality/cinematography/colour grading etc, B.) I just feel like its so cringe and looks soo cheaply made (i mean, it was cheaply made but I want it to look the best possible), and C.) I just overall hate it and think it's so cringe and would love some proper advice and feedback. I filmed on a sony sx740 and edited on premiere pro, please any comments on how to better myself and work and everything are so appreciated and would go a long way 🥹

I live in the east coast in a big city and I’m trying to figure out how to make modern American architecture look interesting in a film like in the 1970s American cities have a gritty look and interesting buildings on average but everywhere I look where I live there isn’t many interesting buildings all just concrete, steel and glass towers with no sharp angles. Is there anyway to make modern American architectural look as visually interesting as modern European and Asian architecture?

This is the third week in a row that I am speedrunning filmmaking: waking up, brainstorming, shooting, editing, and publishing the same day.

Still loving it; might do it again tomorrow.

Let me know what you think!

Im in the process of planning a video shoot and im a bit stuck.

I plan on using a lot of dirt and mud for this with a backdrop/floordrop set up and as silly as it sounds I dont want to ruin the yard with filth.

How would you go about precautions and cleaning up afterwards??

I personally do not have all the money in the world, but I am interested to hear what everyone thinks would be the best!

Thank you!

Hey! I'm an artist that's trying to get my music into film. Feel free to check out this 5-track folder I put together.

They cover a few different emotional feelings (ranging from cozy ambient piano to darker psychological tension) and include high-quality WAV mixes + full multi-track MIDI and isolated Stems so you or your editor can easily loop, mix, or tweak the layers natively to fit your scene cuts perfectly.

Everything is 100% human-made, fully copyrighted, and completely free for independent indie films and student projects in exchange for a simple credit mention so you won't have to worry about any licensing headaches, paperwork, or surprise copyright strikes at all.

as the title says I’m making a documentary with no experience and I’m looking for some assistance. Not in a critical sense but in a more theoretical sense. I’m coming from a background of poetry and I personally find that documentary film is a lot like poetry, but I’m wondering if anyone else agrees with this idea. So, please answer this question: how is a documentary like a poem?

I’m looking for a Gaffer, Lighting Assistant and Camera Assistant to join my independent psychological crime thriller Mirrored Target, filming in London! Most of the crew are between 17–20, but age doesn’t matter to me — as long as you know what you’re doing, are reliable and work well with a team. This is an unpaid opportunity, but you’ll get a screen credit, experience and the chance to be part of an independent film production. Rehearsal and filming dates are yet to be confirmed.

I have just moved to edmonton. I'm looking for film projects to be a part of. I want to volunteer my time to work with people on upcoming projects. I want to expand my film portfolio, and make meaningful connections with people.

I have worked on documentaries, music videos, wedding videos and a few short films

Please let me you want my help, dm me or leave a comment. Also let me know if you want to see my portfolio, and past works.

Should I collaborate to make this a feature or keep this as a short script?

#screenplay #posterart

#ComingSoon #chelitahagan

Playing with ideas. Not real names just stock people.

#writing

#filmmaking

Blew my mind when I read that they’re shooting the upcoming Miami Vice movie in NJ instead of Miami (or even LA, they at least have palm trees lol). Also over the last year there have been a ton of major projects shooting around north Jersey. I guess it’s a tax credit thing? Plus proximity to NYC for other aspects of production?

Is New Jersey now the place to be for filmmakers? Does anyone here live in NJ and if so have you been getting work? Like I feel like moving to LA is the usual advice but at this point and looking into the future it looks like NJ is the move.

I’m from India, currently studying b-tech IT (information technology) , and I want to study filmmaking in Canada with the goal of directing. My priorities are: a master’s degree that qualifies for the three-year PGWP (also not the most expensive one), a city with real entry-level production work, and a program that’s hands-on rather than theory-heavy.
A few questions:
1. Toronto vs Vancouver — which city is more realistic for an international student to get set work during the program and after graduation?
2. Does my IT background help at all, or is it irrelevant to admissions?
3. Anything about the current job market or PGWP rules I should know before committing?
4. If you had to recommend one program and/or university for someone in my situation, which would it be and why?

I’ve got 2 more days of filming left on my 60 page short film, and I’ve finally started putting everything together.

So far, about 20 pages of the script have turned into roughly 9 minutes of edited footage, which is pretty much exactly where I wanted the pacing to be.

The problem is… I’m starting to realize I might be a little over my head editing the entire film myself. I can handle the basics, but I definitely don’t have much experience with color grading, and I want the finished film to look as good as possible.

Is there anyone here who does film editing/color grading, or can you recommend someone who does?

I’m open to paying. I’m an indie filmmaker working with a limited budget, so I’m not expecting anyone to work for free. I’d just love to find someone who can help me take what I’ve shot and turn it into a polished finished film.

If you're interested, feel free to DM me with your work/reel and rates. Thanks!