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How to make a voodoo love doll

Voodoo dolls. Love. What better of a combination? This crazy voodooist tells all. Great for Valentine's Day.

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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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How to make a creature puppet that bites and wags when held

Scare the hell out of everybody with this horrific puppet creature... in your movies that is. This is a great and scary puppet monster that you can make with a little hard work. It even bites and wags, and ...

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How to assemble the RED ONE camera into a light weight mode

Setup your RED ONE into the optimal configuration for light weight shooting. This is one of many incredible tutorials on the RED CAM we at WonderHowTo shot on location.

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How to change your voice from male to female

Thinking of changing your gender? Well, if you happen to be a man and would like to become a woman, you are in luck. Learn how to change your voice from male to female.

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How to build a teleprompter

For making videos at home, a teleprompter would greatly reduce the amount of memorizing lines, cutting and editing. Put together this easy ...more

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How to 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

How to 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

How to build an inexpensive teleprompter

Teleprompters cost thousands of dollars. This video teaches you how to make a good one for less than $50.00

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 1

How to make a popular internet live show

Sarah Austin from Pop17 has been getting a lot of emails recently about how she makes her live show. Well, this is how she does it, so ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0

How to make a professional looking web show for cheap

See how to make a low budget web show, like Pop17, seem like a grand ...more

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How to make adventure films and shoot outside

Award winning director Michael Brown demonstrates how to get the best possible shots. Learn how to vary shots and edit them together ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to 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

How to storyboard when making a movie

Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. Making a movie without a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to tell a good story with NPR's Ira Glass

Here is Ira Glass of "This American Life" talking about the building blocks of a great story. Storytelling in America has a great master in ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0

How to create continuity and screen direction

“Continuity and Screen Direction” is all about the one simple principle of keeping the screen direction of the subjects the same from one ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Daniela Schmidt | Comments 0

How to 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

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

Here's how to find and use Free Public Domain Movies and old TV ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0

How to fix problematic video with cut away shots

Have an error in your video? Fix it with Cut Away shots! Israel Hyman, an Arizona-based videographer, will show you how.

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0

How to make a music video

A good video can turn a mediocre song into a smash hit, while a bad video. Well, that's just embarrassing. While MTV doesn't really play ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 4

How to 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

How to shoot in extreme weather and rain

You need a rain barney among other items before you go out there and record the world's end. Shooting in extreme weather conditions? Heavy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0

How to 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

How to 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

How to write a script following proper screenplay format

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

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to 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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Curated 5 months ago by FilmmakerIQ | Comments 0

How to 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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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 1

How to 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

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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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0

How to 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

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

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to 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

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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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0

How to 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

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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Curated 1 year ago by VideoJug | Comments 0

How to 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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Curated 1 year ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 1

How to 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

How to 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

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

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

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 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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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0

How to hack together widescreen movies for television

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

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0

How to 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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How to 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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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0

How to make a 'how to' film

This video walks beginners through the film making processes, showing how to plan the video, set it up the props and choosing the right ...more

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How to make a storyboard

Making a storyboard before shooting a movie is like drawing a blueprint before grabbing a hammer and nails. Do it well, and make sure your ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0

How to make a video

Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder demonstrates the equipment and techniques you need to film a good video. Discover a wealth of secret tips ...more

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How to make a viral video while driving

This instructional video details all of the phases that goes into a Nalts film production, from conceptualization and script writing to ...more

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How to make a YouTube video

How do you YouTube? Here are some basic steps for putting a video onto YouTube. Log your footage, digitize the video into your computer ...more

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How to make documentary films with tips from the pros

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

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

Ben and Paul chew the fat about zero budget reality TV - in essence - ...more

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How to make home movies

Make your home movies big screen ready with tips from a pro.

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How to put product placement in your zero budget film

A few tips on how to attract major sponsorship for your zero budget ...more

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How to select the right gear for your first movie

How to make your first movie: select the right gear. First movies are often tight on funding. Learn what gear to look for and you’ll be able ...more

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