filmmaking
From bugs to poison: the weird history of fake blood
Feb 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Nowadays you can simply buy fake blood, even online. But if you don’t have a high budget and you’re filming the next Texas Chainsaw Massacre…
These are 5 simple and clever tricks every filmmaker should know
Feb 17, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Filmmaking involves a whole lot of knowledge, and if you ask me – filmmakers also use some magic to achieve certain results. Sometimes they use…
Learn how to tell a story in your work with this free “Pixar in a Box” series of shorts
Feb 16, 2017
John Aldred
Telling a story with our work can often be one of the most challenging things we face as creatives. But it’s also one of the…
The cheapest lighting solution for filmmakers – light, filters and barn doors for $90
Jan 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
It probably goes without saying, but – professional lighting is expensive. If you are just starting out your filmmaking career, or you’re simply a hobbyist,…
7 essential tips for safety on a filming set
Dec 29, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you’re shooting a film, it can be pretty hectic on the set. So, you want to make sure that the set is safe, efficient…
4 tips to help you create a great wedding video
Dec 28, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Even if you’re not a wedding photographer or videographer, you may have had proposals to shoot a wedding. If you know how to use a…
Should you go to film school or learn filmmaking from the Internet?
Dec 13, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
In both filmmaking and photography, there seem to be two sides: those who believe these skills should be learned at school, and those who prefer…
An Emmy-winning filmmaker talks about depression in the industry
Dec 8, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Depression is not when you’re feeling a bit blue on a rainy day. It is a serious condition that can last long and influence all…
How iPhone 7 Plus video compares to $50,000 RED Weapon camera
Dec 7, 2016
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The battle between iPhone and DSLR photography is never-ending. The iPhone advocates claim that it’s not about the equipment, it’s about the skill. On the…
8 Tips to help you up your game as a travel filmmaker
Sep 9, 2016
John Aldred
Becoming a travel photographer or filmmaker has had a resurgence in the last few years. It’s one of those markets of photography that took a little…