Advertising EssentialsOpen menu What is Pathos What is Logos What is Telos What is Kairos What is Ethos Ethos, Pathos & Logos What is an EPK What is a Creative Director What is Branded Content What is a Creative Brief How to AdvertiseOpen menu How to Pitch a TV Show Like a Pro How Does… Continue reading Ethos, Pathos & Logos — Definition and Examples of Persuasive Advertising Techniques
Writing an Audio/Visual (AV) script template can be a nerve-racking undertaking. Your message may be simple, but getting it down to one-minute timing can be an intimidating thing.Continue reading Ultimate AV Script Template to Write Better Ads [FREE AV Script Template]
Shot Listing SoftwareCall the ShotsStudioBinder’s shot list software is designed to fit any scale of production Get Started for Free ▶ Watch Tour Explore VisualizeExplore all the features in the Visualize solution StoryboardsEnvision every scene Shot ListsSpec out shot details Mood BoardsConvey look and feel Browse all solutions ➜ Import ScriptsLet the script guide… Continue reading Shot Lists. Storyboards. Streamlined.
Sixty-one percent of businesses use explainer videos to market their products and services. But how do you start from scratch?Continue reading How to Write a Buzzworthy Explainer Video Script [Free Template]
Video concepts are only as good as how you pitch them. Your video agency may have the next ‘Got Milk’ campaign on your hands, but if you go into the meeting rambling and unprepared, it won’t matter.Continue reading How to Pitch a Video Concept that Wins Over Clients
You’re ready to produce your corporate video. The deadline is approaching and it’s time to plan your shoot. A pen, notepad, and keen memory won’t cut it. You’re a professional — that means you need the best tools to manage the video production process.Continue reading Video Production Process Explained: How to Make a Corporate Video
If you’ve used StudioBinder’s project management tools before, you know the value of managing a project collaboratively under one roof. However, for those of us who work in commercial television production using AV scripts, we’re left on the outside looking in, right? Not necessarily. The way I see it is, StudioBinder is a tool which… Continue reading TV Commercial Production Process — From Script to Schedule
Y ou’ve got the green light. Your shoot is coming up. Your next task? Create a script breakdown. The script breakdown sheets are used to determine the shooting requirements of every scene and also inform the budget. But do you know how to break down a script like a seasoned pro? In this post, we’ll… Continue reading How to Break Down a Script (with FREE Script Breakdown Sheet)
You, a production professional, know how to make script sides.The 2nd AD tells you, “Make script sides and distro when they’re done.” What are sides? How do you make them? What does distro mean? In this article, we’ll cover how to make script sides like a master. By the end, you’ll be ready to take… Continue reading How to Create Script Sides for Film & TV [with Examples]
Call Sheet EssentialsOpen menu What is a Call Sheet Anatomy of a Call Sheet Ultimate Guide to Call Sheets How to Make a Call Sheet Call Sheet Templates Call Sheet Tutorials TipsOpen menu How to Create a Better Call Sheet Best Practices for Sending Call Sheets Diana Fisk Streamlined Call Sheet Process Staggering Call Time… Continue reading What is a Call Sheet — Everything You Need to Know
Call Sheet EssentialsOpen menu What is a Call Sheet Anatomy of a Call Sheet Ultimate Guide to Call Sheets How to Make a Call Sheet Call Sheet Templates Call Sheet Tutorials TipsOpen menu How to Create a Better Call Sheet Best Practices for Sending Call Sheets Diana Fisk Streamlined Call Sheet Process Staggering Call Time… Continue reading How to Make a Call Sheet for Film & TV (Free Example)
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Plan → Making It: From Script to ScreenMaking It: From Script to ScreenIf you’ve ever wondered about how to make a short film, this new series will teach you much of what you need to know, and you’ll be able… Continue reading Tutorials – Plan – Making It Series
Get started Write Breakdown Visualize Plan Shoot Support Desk ➚ Youtube ➚ Contact ➚ Tutorials → Shoot → A Producer’s Guide to Call SheetsA Producer’s Guide to Call SheetsIn this course, a working producer will walk you through his process of creating and using a professional StudioBinder’s call sheet feature. Lesson 1 — How to Make… Continue reading Tutorials – Shoot – A Producer’s Guide to Call Sheets
Creating a film is an exciting endeavor, but along the way it’s inevitable to hit logistical aspects that can discourage your ambitions. Film permits, for any filmmaker, can inevitably be one of these obstacles. Can I shoot here? What do I need to do to shoot here? Will I get in trouble? These are all fair… Continue reading How to Get a Film Permit — A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Writing a great character arc is a challenge. Great characters and their arcs are what drive a plot, make a story relatable, and memorable. In this post, we’re going to teach you how to write a great character arc using a tool we created called the Story Speedometer. It’s the fastest way to make sure your… Continue reading How To Write a Compelling Character Arc [FREE Story Speedometer]
When you’re watching a scene in a film or on television, the details within a set are usually meticulously planned and executed. There’s someone whose job is to make sure each scene looks the way it’s supposed to, and that person is known as the Leadman.Continue reading What Does a Leadman Do in Film —… Continue reading What Does a Leadman Do in Film — Job Description Explained
You’ve probably heard the term “Unit Production Manager” tossed around in film circles, a title that somehow feels both vague and important. But what exactly does a Unit Production Manager do? Why are they crucial to a film set? And how does one become a UPM? In this article, we’ll dive into these questions and more,… Continue reading What is a Unit Production Manager — Job and Role Explained
Stages of Film Production Film Financing Film Production Pre-Production Post-Production Film Distribution Film Marketing Distribution is an integral part of the film industry; without it, a film doesn’t get seen. Yet for many filmmakers starting out their careers, the distribution process is murky and intimidating. This is compounded by film distribution’s rapidly shifting status in… Continue reading What is Film Distribution — The Ultimate Guide for Filmmakers
Stages of Film Production Film Financing Film Production Pre-Production Post-Production Film Distribution Film Marketing There’s no one way to make a movie. In fact, there’s an infinite number of ways to make one. But in Hollywood, the general contours of a film’s creation hit similar story beats (to borrow a screenwriting term). Whether you are… Continue reading Stages of Film Production — Overview of the Entire Process
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Film Crew Positions In the world of film production, every piece of equipment, big or small, plays a crucial role. One such unsung hero is the humble apple box. This article will delve into what an apple box is, its origins, and its myriad uses on a film set.Continue… Continue reading What is an Apple Box in Film — Film Set Essentials
