FILMS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these films tutorials to learn all about films with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera, Develop film with coffee and washing soda, and Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log.

You'll also find several great film & theater tutorials in the Film & Theater category.

How to assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera

Assemble the RED ONE into a film style camera

This tutorial builds the RED ONE camera from scratch into a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 13
Views 28,248

How to develop film with coffee and washing soda

Develop film with coffee and washing soda

Give a new look to your photographs! Use coffee! This video tutorial will show you how to develop film with coffee and washing soda, along ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 3,568

How to slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

Slate a film, read a line script and keep a shot log

If you have ever wondered about the functionality of slating during a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,333

How to use a light meter to properly light a digital film

Use a light meter to properly light a digital film

A light meter can prove to be an invaluable tool on any film set ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,473

How to blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

Blow your actor in half with this cool film effect

Make sure and watch this episode as we tackle another heavily ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 5
Views 7,324

How to clean a digital SLR camera's sensor with Sensor-Film

Clean a digital SLR camera's sensor with Sensor-Film

This is a great tutorial on how to use Sensor-Film to clean a DSLR ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 4,201

How to setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

Setup Rembrandt lighting for a film shoot

This is a The Substream's "The Film Lab" series on lighting basics. This episode covers Rembrandt Lighting. Mike and Rajo teach you how ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 4,642

How to create a realistic knife throw effect for your film

Create a realistic knife throw effect for your film

This week, Erik shows you how to create the awesome effect of throwing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,462

How to prepare for your first professional film shoot

Prepare for your first professional film shoot

In this episode, Steve shares some knowledge he's gained through ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 2,018

How to impose a World of Warcraft character into a film

Impose a World of Warcraft character into a film

This is a tutorial on how to edit characters from WOW (World of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 638

How to make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Make a 400-watt video light for film or photography

Bring a little life to your films, or maybe a little "light". Watch ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,982

How to make a simple rocket with film canisters

Make a simple rocket with film canisters

Try out this science experiment... watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a simple rocket with film canisters. This is purely ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,361

How to make a film canister battery

Make a film canister battery

In this video tutorial, Adam Kemp demonstrates and explains how to make a film canister battery. See how to make a battery out of an old ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 1
Views 6,124

How to develop black and white film for photography

Develop black and white film for photography

In this photography tutorial, learn the developing process of black and white film. Jim Talkington guides you through the steps in this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,539

How to use the film grain control in FocalPoint plugin

Use the film grain control in FocalPoint plugin

Adding film grain to photos can add that touch of realism. Learn when ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 228

How to create a cross processed film effect in Lightroom 2

Create a cross processed film effect in Lightroom 2

For years, photographers have been creating cross processed effects ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 788

How to use vignette & film grain control in Blur It in iPhoto

Use vignette & film grain control in Blur It in iPhoto

Adding a vignette is a great compliment to a softened edge. This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 355

How to storyboard your film in preproduction

Storyboard your film in preproduction

This is another lesson from TheSubstream and The Film Lab. Here they tackle preproduction and how to storyboard your film. Before you ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 419

How to speak Walkie Talk on a film tv or commercial set

Speak Walkie Talk on a film tv or commercial set

Their names are Mike and Rajo and they are here to say that on-set ...more

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Curated 8 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 204

How to practice "the rule of thirds" in filming compositions

Practice "the rule of thirds" in filming compositions

Check out this Substream lesson from The Film Lab in Composition: The ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 489

How to understand exposure when filming

Understand exposure when filming

This is a The Substream's "The Film Lab" series on cinematography basics. This is an intro into the basics of exposure. What is the ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 690

How to structure the story of your film

Structure the story of your film

He's at it again! Jack Black gives Dan and Justin a great education about how to write and structure the story & plotlines of their short ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 0
Views 446

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
Views 1,085

How to frame and compose a shot for film

Frame and compose a shot for film

Basic framing and shot composition - in a minute! No point in droning on and on about the Rule of Thirds and all that nonsense, but if you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,389

How to get better voice overs for your amateur film making

Get better voice overs for your amateur film making

If you plan to do a voice-over on a video, there are a few ways to get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,588

How to make a little cannon using a film container

Make a little cannon using a film container

This video tutorial will show you how to make a small cannon using just a few household items. You'll need a film container, tape ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 4,420

How to create drawless animation for your film

Create drawless animation for your film

Drawless Animation!?! That don't make sense! But Rob Shrab, today's guest professor, proves otherwise. He proves that Drawless Animation ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,015

How to film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting

Film machinima of World of Warcraft with good lighting

Ian Beckman of Azerothian Super Villains fame introduces the third ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,324

How to make a flashpan for a cool film lighting effect

Make a flashpan for a cool film lighting effect

Ever wondered how motion pictures make that ripple-effect in their ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,194

How to choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Choose the microphone on a film set with Ty Ford

Why do you need so many different microphones for your film set? Which ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,818

How to understand what the Cannes Film Festival is

Understand what the Cannes Film Festival is

Don't know anything about the Cannes Film Festival? The film business can be confusing enough on a local level, but when you add in the ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 61

How to stay safe while filming in the mountains

Stay safe while filming in the mountains

Safely film in snowy winter conditions in mountains. If you are a cameraperson, you should try to get yourself out of the way, not to step ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 205

How to find cheap and cool DIY lighting for your film

Find cheap and cool DIY lighting for your film

Continuing on with budget lighting, we explore using Fluorescent and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,191

How to apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Apply three point lighting to your amateur film making

Three point lighting is the standard used to illuminate a subject for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,081

How to draw a bucking bronco with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a bucking bronco with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,005

How to draw a grist mill with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a grist mill with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us through a drawing tutorial for a grist mill. This video lesson was first ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 648

How to draw a harbor scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a harbor scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 680

How to draw a mountain lake with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a mountain lake with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,084

How to draw a seaport village with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a seaport village with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 903

How to draw a snow scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a snow scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us through a drawing of a boy sledding down a snow-covered hill. This video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,185

How to draw a snowy road scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw a snowy road scene with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,078

How to draw an ocean liner with a nostalgiac 50's film

Draw an ocean liner with a nostalgiac 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,097

How to draw an old oak tree with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw an old oak tree with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,139

How to draw Canadian geese with a nostalgic 50's film

Draw Canadian geese with a nostalgic 50's film

Jon Gnagy, "America's Original Television Art Teacher," guides us ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,973

How to make a dry ice bomb with a film canister

Make a dry ice bomb with a film canister

Two young British kids demonstrate the CO2-powered bomb when combining dry ice, water, and enclosing it in a tight compartment that doesn't ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 8,537

How to load film into Kodacraft tanks

Load film into Kodacraft tanks

This video will be useful to a select group of people, who are still interested in developing film by hand using the Kodacraft film ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 527

How to apply zombie makeup for holidays and film

Apply zombie makeup for holidays and film

Learn how to apply zombie makeup as a Halloween costume. Mike the How-To Guy shows you how to put on the makeup for that ghoulish holiday ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 1,726

How to widen a LEGO mini-figure's arm motion for brickfilms

Widen a LEGO mini-figure's arm motion for brickfilms

If you're into animation, you can't pass this up... see how to widen a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,257

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
Views 7,884

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 5 months ago by Focal Point | Comments 1
Views 786

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Ah, memories. Nothin' like Charlie Brown Christmas to stir up warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia. The lesson of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree: Do-It-Yourself. Straight from the lips of lovable Charlie ...

Lady Gaga Goes Uke

Here we are again. This time, however, it's not Britney Spears that's being uke-d, but the delightfully infamous Lady Gaga. The wicked (we-can't-help-but-look-watch-listen) Lady Gaga. The ukulele ...

HowTo: Photograph a Speeding Bullet

In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

Soba Noodle Champion Slurps 399 Bowls in 10 Minutes

Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

High Fashion Invisible Shoes

Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

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