BUILDING CHARACTERS FOR AN ORIGINAL MOVIE OR TV SHOW Interesting and unforgettable characters are probably the single most important element for any audience to enjoy a movie.  People like stories about other people, so any good movie or TV show needs to start with fascinating, well-rounded characters audiences will relate to and enjoy watching. How

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Vlogging, or video blogging, is one of the best ways to build and audience for your content. Here are the six top tips for successful vlogging.

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Learn to create gorgeous panoramic photographs. Capture the wonderful view all around you with several essential 360-degree photography tips.

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Entering film festivals is a great way to get your film and video production work noticed. Here is some advice on how to go about finding the right film festival to enter.

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[caption id=”attachment_11274″ align=”aligncenter” width=”417″] A screen capture of the Film Freeway website.[/caption] One of the best ways for a beginning filmmaker to get their work seen is to enter film festivals. No doubt you’ve heard of the big film festivals like the Sundance or Cannes, but what if you’re just starting out and want something

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Attaching a video camera to a drone gives you magnificent shots from angels that are typically quite difficult to get.

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Passion for film making goes a long way when creating your masterpiece film. We interview Daniel De Rousseau, a dedicated amateur film maker whose passion keeps him and his brothers cranking out the action flicks and now a documentary.

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Interviewing people is one of the most common video storytelling elements. Here are some tips from longtime pros on how to create awesome talking head shots when interviewing people for your video project.

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Getting a smooth, steady shot with your video camera mounted to the hood of your car is easier and cheaper than you might think! Techniques for mounting your video cam (or cell phone camera) with a suction cup.

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A powerful, award-winning wedding video is profiled in this post. Discover the tricks pros use to create incredible wedding videos guaranteed to please. This wedding video won a Telly Award for excellence and was produced by a former student of mine. It won 3rd place in a national contest.

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