Reducing environmental impact is a goal that is top of mind for many productions. But sometimes on-set, the task at hand of shooting a great project takes priority, and green production goals fall by the wayside. Since 2009, our friends at EcoSet Consulting have been setting new standards for better practices behind the scenes. EcoSet… Continue reading Best Practices for an Environmentally Friendly Production
Month: May 2023
5 High-End Cameras that Filmmakers Love
Cameras are constantly changing and improving, so it’s a great idea to keep yourself up to date on what camera you will be expected to work with, no matter the production budget. Filmmaking at its finest calls for a certain degree of quality, and we thought you’d like to know about some of the best… Continue reading 5 High-End Cameras that Filmmakers Love
Tips to Maximize Your Microbudget
Finding the money to bring a project to life can feel ever-elusive, but it’s a necessary component of the filmmaking process. Whether your budget includes one zero or many, incorporating best practices to make sure your project stays within expenditure goals is important. Once you have your budget, you’ll need to ensure that every dollar… Continue reading Tips to Maximize Your Microbudget
Below the Line: What Production Workers Can Do During the Writers’ Strike
In the world of entertainment, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) plays a vital role in shaping the stories we see on our screens. However, the industry is currently facing a significant challenge as the WGA has initiated a strike over disputes between writers and production companies over compensation for streaming royalties. “While the companies… Continue reading Below the Line: What Production Workers Can Do During the Writers’ Strike
Tips for Freelancers to Stay Busy Between Jobs
Freelancing has been a source of income for me since I began years ago, and although it lacks the stability of a staff job, it’s one of the only paths that has afforded me the ability to create content, get paid well for it, and travel. Here’s how I deal with the uncertainty, maintain optimism,… Continue reading Tips for Freelancers to Stay Busy Between Jobs
Tips for Surviving in the Camera Department
Whether you are a new AC or a seasoned Camera Operator, it’s always a good idea to stay on top of your game. Complacency in the workplace can lead to your replacement, and we wanted to help you on your journey. We asked experienced DPs a few questions about the Camera Department, and received lots… Continue reading Tips for Surviving in the Camera Department
How I Came to Be Here: Production Designer Gemma Jackson
Gemma Jackson has scored two Primetime Emmy Awards, a British Film Designers Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and an Academy Award nomination. If you watched and loved Finding Neverland, Bridget Jones’s Diary or John Adams, you’ve witnessed this production designer’s extraordinary magic at play. Gemma is UK-based and has brought to life worlds as diverse as… Continue reading How I Came to Be Here: Production Designer Gemma Jackson