Directing & Producing

Directing & Producing

Aspiring actors, directors, filmmakers, set designers, this is the place for you! Get ready for the Hollywood red carpet and learn about acting, animation, cinematography, lighting, editing, props, sound, and puppetry. Build a camera jib crane, use a green screen or create digital special effects. After you've watched these filmmaking videos, you'll be ready to prepare your Oscar acceptance speech.

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How to make great reality TV out of the worst video footage
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Make great reality TV out of the worst video footage

Ben and Paul chew the fat about zero budget reality TV - in essence - how to sex up the most boring video footage possible. All you need is ...more

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rmansur
How to find and use free public domain footage for your movie
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Find and use free public domain footage for your movie

Here's how to find and use Free Public Domain Movies and old TV commercials in your work. Also in this episode, a few inexpensive utilities ...more

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How to storyboard your films
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Storyboard your films

Unless it's a scene with so many punches and kicks and explosions, storyboarding an entire movie or short isn't a requirement. However, it ...more

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Sclipo
How to shoot a video for the web
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Shoot a video for the web

Hey, here are some basic rules to make a good video for the web.

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rmansur
How to make a "How To video"
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Make a "How To video"

Check out this informative video that covers how to make a how to video!

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How to shoot more professional video and redesign a web page
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Shoot more professional video and redesign a web page

More viewer questions are answered. What makes pro video look good; D.Lee and Brandon give you some tips on how to shoot better quality ...more

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rmansur
How to shoot an anonymous interview for documentaries
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Shoot an anonymous interview for documentaries

Watch this video to learn how to shoot anonymous interviews for documentaries. Matt explains how to maintain anonymity using the proper ...more

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rmansur
How to create mise-en-scene for your film
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Create mise-en-scene for your film

Watch this video to learn how to create mise-en-scene if you are making a movie. Elements of mise-en-scene are explained. Apply these ideas ...more

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How to avoid continuity problems in your video
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Avoid continuity problems in your video

Make better videos by avoiding errors in continuity. Jennifer discusses things to watch out for in the Preproduction, Shooting & ...more

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FFox
How to use the weather to affect the mood of your video
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Use the weather to affect the mood of your video

Brandon explores how to use weather to affect the mood of your video.

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How to shoot video in the snow
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Shoot video in the snow

Brandon goes into the wilderness to shoot video in the snow. He demonstrates which situations to avoid and which provide ideal opportunities ...more

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FFox
How to create a time lapse in your video
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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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FFox
How to use time remapping in your videos
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Use time remapping in your videos

Brandon gives some tips about how and when to use time remapping in your productions.

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FFox
How to create a "natural wipe" in film
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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 use "cutting on the action" in your video
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Use "cutting on the action" in your video

Brandon explains "cutting on the action," highlighting a sequence designed to demonstrate this technique.

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How to use transitions in film
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Use transitions in film

Brandon Pinard discusses the most commonly used transitions in television and film: the Cut, the Fade and the Dissolve. He covers the basic ...more

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FFox
How to shoot natural disasters and survive it
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Shoot natural disasters and survive it

Brandon demonstrates how to film & survive a natural disaster or extreme weather event. Last Friday Chico was struck by the storm of the ...more

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How to create and edit a video
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Create and edit a video

This video gives a great step by step account of how to create a video and edit it. Including how to upload your video to the internet ...more

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rmansur
How to establish the main character and the inciting incident
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Establish the main character and the inciting incident

Watch this video to learn about screen writing and story structure in order to make your own movie. The "Inciting Incident" is explained— ...more

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How to double the size of your cast on the cheap
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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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