Directing & Producing Film & Theater

Do different types of traditional hand animation

How to do different types of traditional hand animation

This film was awarded the Green Ribbon in Itami Film Festival, 1993. Learn how various techniques of animation work and see some amazing examples- including an animated pin up girl! The film is in Japanese ...

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Make a shoebox lens for your camera

How to make a shoebox lens for your camera

Try your hand at some camera special effects with a cool shoebox lens. This is a cool picture effect that can add life to your movie. It involves a magnifying glass, paint, and some plastic.

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Make your own animated flip book

How to make your own animated flip book

Flip books are fun for anyone who has a little time on their hands, children, college kids, disgruntled employees... but to make a really cool flipbook, you should check this out.

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Make a blood spurting knife wound

How to make a blood spurting knife wound

Whether it's Halloween or you're making your own movie, this SFX video is sure to wow and amaze. In order to make this bloody knife wound, get out a Dremel, safety glasses, vice, knife, thin plastic tubing, a ...

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Create a camera tripod with a rubber band

How to create a camera tripod with a rubber band

By now we've all heard Christian Bale's total freakout on the DP of Terminator Salvation... This little nugget of DIY steadycam goes out to all you aspiring cinematographers & filmmakers. With nothing but a ...

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How to write better action beats in a screenplay

Write better action beats in a screenplay

Writing a script is easy, but writing a script that the Hollywood elite would actually like to pick up is a totally different story. Any ...more

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How to budget your first movie

Budget your first movie

Producing your first movie is difficult enough without running out of money halfway through. Reduce the chances of that happening with these ...more

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How to build a movie production studio for under $250

Build a movie production studio for under $250

Alan K. from Indy Mogul shows you how to create a your own film ...more

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How to cast your first movie

Cast your first movie

Good casting can bring a script to life. The trick is knowing where to look for the best people. Watch this filmmaking how to video to learn ...more

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How to choose the right frame rate for your online video

Choose the right frame rate for your online video

In this invigorating exercise, the Shirtless Apprentice leads us ...more

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How to complete preproduction paperwork: Script breakdown

Complete preproduction paperwork: Script breakdown

Mike from the SubStream's "Film Lab" has some tips on preproduction ...more

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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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How to create a "natural wipe" in film

Create a "natural wipe" in film

Jennifer talks about the technique known as "Natural Wipes". She gives several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions and how ...more

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How to create a time lapse in your video

Create a time lapse in your video

Issac discusses what time-lapse technique is, how it is accomplished with editing software and how it can improve your videos.

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How to describe action in a film script

Describe action in a film script

How To Describe Action In A Film Script: This video provides you with the screenwriting basics to getting action down on paper. VideoJug ...more

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How to double the size of your cast on the cheap

Double the size of your cast on the cheap

Zero Budget filmmakers are kings of to me. Ever tried to make a film but can't get enough actors interested? Here are a couple of cheap ways ...more

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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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How to finish a producing a play

Finish a producing a play

Learn how to finish producing a play and how to market it with expert playwriting advice in this free play production and theater video ...more

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How to format a film script

Format a film script

Want to write a film, but don't know where to start? Worried that your film script won't be up to scratch, and wondering how professional ...more

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How to format dialogue in a film script

Format dialogue in a film script

How To Format Dialogue In A Film Script: Writing a good script is one thing - but writing a professional-looking script is another. However ...more

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How to format scenes in a film script

Format scenes in a film script

Are you a closet film buff with a movie up your sleeve? Do you have a great film idea that's guaranteed to be a blockbuster? VideoJug ...more

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How to get on public access television

Get on public access television

Get your message to the masses by scoring a slot on your local public access station, which is a channel that is made available to the ...more

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How to hack together widescreen movies for television

Hack together widescreen movies for television

In lesson 4, Craig tells us more about converting aspect ratios for ...more

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How to improve video quality for YouTube the cheap way

Improve video quality for YouTube the cheap way

This will give you a list of video equipment that will help improve ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to learn about the 180 rule through Rambo

Learn about the 180 rule through Rambo

Get a film school education the free way! With SubStream's Film Lab you can learn all about lighting, directing, producing, writing and ...more

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