Directing & Producing

Directing & Producing

Aspiring actors, directors, filmmakers, set designers, this is the place for you! Get ready for the Hollywood red carpet and learn about acting, animation, cinematography, lighting, editing, props, sound, and puppetry. Build a camera jib crane, use a green screen or create digital special effects. After you've watched these filmmaking videos, you'll be ready to prepare your Oscar acceptance speech.

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How to write a screenplay for independent films
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Write a screenplay for independent films

Whether you're creating a short film, feature film, animation, or documentary, scripting is at the up-most importance. Writing a screenplay ...more

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rmansur
How to distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts
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Distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts

FreshDV had the opportunity recently to speak with Jerome Courshon on the marketing and distribution of movies and films. Jerome offers a ...more

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rmansur
How to slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log
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Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

If you have ever wondered about the functionality of slating during a film shoot, what a shooting script or line script is and how to keep a ...more

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How to make a music video
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Make a music video

A good video can turn a mediocre song into a smash hit, while a bad video. Well, that's just embarrassing. While MTV doesn't really play ...more

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Amie
How to shoot a pro pan shot with a rubber band
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Shoot a pro pan shot with a rubber band

You will be amazed at the quality you can add from the most simple idea. This tip makes any shot seem as though it was professionally done ...more

Views 767
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rmansur
How to prepare for your first professional film shoot
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Prepare for your first professional film shoot

In this episode, Steve shares some knowledge he's gained through working on no-budget movies to help keep production smooth and professional ...more

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Amie
How to make a popular internet live show
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Make a popular internet live show

Sarah Austin from Pop17 has been getting a lot of emails recently about how she makes her live show. Well, this is how she does it, so ...more

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Amie
How to make YouTube web videos, for dummies
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Make YouTube web videos, for dummies

Using a webcam for YouTube is quick and easy! Anthony and Ian of Smosh, along with help from Logitech, show you some quick and easy steps ...more

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Amie
How to make a professional looking web show for cheap
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Make a professional looking web show for cheap

See how to make a low budget web show, like Pop17, seem like a grand thing. This is low budget basics including lighting, microphone and an ...more

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rmansur
How to find and use free public domain footage for your movie
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Find and use free public domain footage for your movie

Here's how to find and use Free Public Domain Movies and old TV commercials in your work. Also in this episode, a few inexpensive utilities ...more

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How to shoot in extreme weather and rain
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Shoot in extreme weather and rain

You need a rain barney among other items before you go out there and record the world's end. Shooting in extreme weather conditions? Heavy ...more

Views 536
Added 10 months ago
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rmansur
How to storyboard when making a movie
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Storyboard when making a movie

Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. Making a movie without a ...more

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MeGustaLasOlas
How to fix problematic video with cut away shots
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Fix problematic video with cut away shots

Have an error in your video? Fix it with Cut Away shots! Israel Hyman, an Arizona-based videographer, will show you how.

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Daniela Schmidt
How to create continuity and screen direction
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Create continuity and screen direction

“Continuity and Screen Direction” is all about the one simple principle of keeping the screen direction of the subjects the same from one ...more

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How to structure the story of your film
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Structure the story of your film

He's at it again! Jack Black gives Dan and Justin a great education about how to write and structure the story & plotlines of their short ...more

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alexkain
How to build a teleprompter
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Build a teleprompter

For making videos at home, a teleprompter would greatly reduce the amount of memorizing lines, cutting and editing. Put together this easy ...more

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bird crick
How to pack for an expedition film
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Pack for an expedition film

Serac's award-winning director Michael Brown dishes out adventure filmmaking advice, gathered and refined through years of experience ...more

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bird crick
How to weigh risk when making a film in extreme conditions
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Weigh risk when making a film in extreme conditions

How far do you push to get the ultimate shot? Michael Brown tells how to weigh risk when making a movie in extreme conditions. This is a ...more

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How to win Flight of the Conchords' Flight Lip Dub contest
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Win Flight of the Conchords' Flight Lip Dub contest

Hey guys, Mel here. Watch my video for instructions on how to be a part of history and create your own Lip Dub Video to "Hiphopopotamus vs ...more

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How to select the right gear for your first movie
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Select the right gear for your first movie

How to make your first movie: select the right gear. First movies are often tight on funding. Learn what gear to look for and you’ll be able ...more

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