FILMMAKER How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these filmmaker tutorials to learn all about filmmaker with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Meditate like filmmaker David Lynch, Distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts, and Record good audio with your video camera.

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How to meditate like filmmaker David Lynch

Meditate like filmmaker David Lynch

Filmmaker Director David Lynch explains and discusses transcendental meditation (TM). Learn about knowingness and intuition. The inside ...more

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How to distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts

Distribute a film and avoid the pitfalls of contracts

FreshDV had the opportunity recently to speak with Jerome Courshon on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to record good audio with your video camera

Record good audio with your video camera

Are you an aspiring filmmaker? If so, you might not have made it to Steven Spielberg status just yet, which means you could learn a thing ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to build a homemade film steadycam for cheap

Build a homemade film steadycam for cheap

In this video tutorial, Wess does some research and builds a steady-cam for under fourteen bucks. Hooray for no more motion sickness! ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
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How to film an interview for a documentary

Film an interview for a documentary

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding composition, framing, and lighting that will help you shoot the best ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by thesubstream | Comments 0
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How to calculate energy usage for film lighting setups

Calculate energy usage for film lighting setups

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, gaffers beware... setting up ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by Focal Point | Comments 1
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How to do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Do a dolly zoom in-camera effect shot, Sam Raimi style

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding a few ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to do traveling shots for film and television

Do traveling shots for film and television

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding a few camera trick shots, specifically... traveling shots. Learn how to ...more

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How to make documentary films with tips from the pros

Make documentary films with tips from the pros

The SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding becoming a ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to shoot a video underwater

Shoot a video underwater

VideoJug's expert underwater filmmaker shows you everything you need to know about making a film beneath the waves. The basics are the same ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
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How to add sound effects to a filmed neck snapping

Add sound effects to a filmed neck snapping

See how to snap a person's neck for a film effect, complete with sound. This requires just two easy steps. First, get some peanuts ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to make cheap lighting & barn doors

Make cheap lighting & barn doors

Check out this instructional lighting video that explains how to make cheap barn doors for your lights. For this project, you will need a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by hhurme | Comments 2
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How to conduct an on-camera interview for a documentary

Conduct an on-camera interview for a documentary

Mike, Rajo, and Vanessa from the SubStream's "Film Lab" tell you how ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by thesubstream | Comments 0
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How to use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Use exposure latitude for digital filmmaking effects

Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips regarding a few ...more

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How to get proper camera angles and moving shots

Get proper camera angles and moving shots

In this video series, professional filmmaker Kevin Lindenmuth gives you expert advice on how to use camera moves and camera angles to make a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to digitally edit videos

Digitally edit videos

Stephen Hutchinson takes you through the basics of digital editing - starting with linking your camera up to your computer, getting the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to market TV and Film

Market TV and Film

In this interview, conference participants Greg Bizzaro, Joe Roberts, and Jeffrey Fisher explain the importance of demonstrating the ability ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to get lights, camera, action

Get lights, camera, action

Ronnie Rokk, shows you how to achieve a professional looking shot. Find out all the tips of the trade with this helpful video, and become an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0
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How to use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Use light reflectors to improve shots in filmmaking

Mike and Rajo from the SubStream's "Film Lab" have some tips regarding ...more

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Curated 4 months ago by thesubstream | Comments 0
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How to use zoom and dolly effects in your film

Use zoom and dolly effects in your film

Filmmakers beware... or more importantly, cinematographers beware... boring setups and unpleasing camera tricks can ruin a movie. Check out ...more

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Human Powered Ferris Wheel

According to Google's (albeit rough) translation from French to English: "A big wheel in India that does not work with an engine but using human power. Men throw themselves in front of the wheel ...

Make-It-Yourself LEGO Gummies

Turkey day is over, and you have this nice Friday-Saturday-Sunday stretch before it's back the daily grind. Here's a project that inspires both young and old: LeGummies brick shaped gummy candies ...

Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

It's the idea that counts. This geeky rubberband machine gun is pretty sweet looking... but I wish it had a little more force. The gun can very quickly shoot (200!) rubberbands, but it just tumbles ...

4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

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