What is a Property Master?
Hint: Being a property master has nothing to do with real estate. A property master, at least in the world of film, is the person responsible for all portable objects (props) on a...
Author: Liya Swift
How to Become a Producer
“I do not need a producer. I need only a good production manager. I need only a man who will give me money.” -Federico Fellini Film and TV producers take a concept and find...
How to Make a Short Film
“There are only 24 hours in a day, and my top priority is working on my films, but I love short film experiments.” -David Lynch Let’s start with why you want to make a...
How to Make a Horror Movie
Horror movies are a universe unto themselves when it comes to making movies. There’s a segment of the general audience that just loves to be scared by a movie! Additionally, horror movies are a tried and...
Production Crew Duties and Responsibilities
So, you’re a director or filmmaker about to embark on making your first film. You’ve got a good working script and you have broken things down into a shot list. That means you are...
How to Setup High Key Lighting in Film
High key lighting uses reduced contrast lighting that is dominated by white tones and has minimal mid-range and black tones. Often the background is white or brighter than the foreground or subject. It sets...
Yes You Can! How to Make a Movie as a Kid
Okay, so you’re a kid. Whether you’re 12 or 17, you’re still living at home and your parents are still in charge of most of your schedule, where you go, and who you hang...
How to Create a Camera Shot List
The shot list is a pre-production step that falls in between the script breakdown/storyboards and the actual shoot. It is a full list of all the shots you want to include in each scene...
How to Become a Film Producer
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, studios called the shots, using a producer to pass their wishes on to the directors, actors, and crew – essentially a one-way street. Studios basically had a roster...
Film Terms Heard on the Set That Aren’t What You’d Think
This is not meant to be a glossary of all of the common film terms. For that, check out our glossary here. As for their etymology, some of them are tied to the early...
