How to build a film budget, one line item at a time
Learn how to build a film budget from the shooting schedule up. See how days drive cost, where the line items sit, and how much contingency to hold back.
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Gear & Setup
Producer vs director: What’s the difference?
Producer vs director explained. See who makes the creative calls, who controls the budget and schedule, and how the two roles overlap on small productions.
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Getting started
Sourcing B-roll: The dos and don’ts
B-roll is supplemental footage layered over your main shot. Learn where to source it, what to shoot yourself, and the stock habits that look cheap.
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Recording
Shooting video? Here's a handy 11-point checklist for a smooth video shoot
Get an 11-point video shoot checklist covering gear, audio, framing, and backups. Run it before the crew arrives and avoid the failures that cost a day.
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Gear & Setup
5 tips for performing a compelling video interview
Video interview tips covering questions, room setup, and camera framing. See what to prepare beforehand and why gear rarely rescues a weak conversation.
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Recording
How to nail your podcast introduction
Learn how to introduce a podcast without losing listeners. See what to cover in the first thirty seconds and which opening habits push new listeners away.
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Writing
