Story Is Everything I believe this is most important lesson any filmmaker can take away from film school. Despite all the technical and creative skills we learn, your content will be no more interesting than a demo reel if it’s story isn’t solid. Focus on your story first, and use...
It’s been a long journey, working to create a video guide series for a documentary using smartphones, although I’m excited to say we are nearing the end of the production of four key episodes designed to introduce mobile filmmaking to participants in the film. With the help of like-minded creativess...
Video can be viewed on Facebook Stars gathered at Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton today to celebrate the launch of this years Stars Of Newcastle. The charity driven dance for Cancer aims to raise money to support cancer patients with funds raised said to stay in the local community. Mel Sarg...
On Thursday night I attended an event hosted by the Creator Incubator, speaking was Dr Jim Frazier. Jim is a very successful Wild-life cinematographer, and is renowned for his work with Sir David Attenborough on the BBC series Life On Earth. Jim is also well known for his invention of...
Finding the right location is an important part of the filmmaking process during pre-production. Beyond a location fitting your film or documentary aesthetically, we need to consider some of the other characteristics of the space, The more you know about a location, the fewer surprises or problems you might run...
Feel like a change of pace, or have an interest in pursuing a career in film and television? – These are some of the questions I have been asked by people curious or new to the industry. These are also some of the things I wish I had known when...
Let’s face it, attention spans are getting shorter, and the need to hook your viewer quickly is becoming an art form. Quality sound is a key attribute for good video production, and with so much noise in the online world don’t let audio be the reason your video doesn’t cut...
These are six essential interview tips to help you level up your interview skills, complete with techniques to encourage better answers.
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made and watched others make is borrowing equipment for a film shoot, and not having time to understand how it works. In the book Permanent Record by Edward Snowden he talks about the importance of knowing how something works, I’m paraphrasing here, but essentially...
Don’t Overextend Your Pole Trust me, speaking from experience you will want to have your boom pool as short as possible when working as a sound recordist. The additional length will become a burden faster as you will experience greater pain holding the weight further out from your body. Ask...