Pre Production

To AI, or not to AI: that is the question. Come on, my fellow screenwriters,

April 30, 2026

From the Lesson: Music Video Camera Prep Part of the Series: Making a Music Video

February 13, 2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about something Shane says: “You have to protect the creative.”

November 4, 2025

Go On Set with Pro Cinematographer Film Templates The optimal way to prepare for any

February 2, 2024

Camera Assistant Prep: Equipment Case Labeling When dialing in prep, 1st AC Derek Edwards is

August 2, 2023

Welcome to the DJI Ronin 4D Series. Throughout this series, a string of industry professionals

June 27, 2023

Advice every film producer should know with Jamee Ranta Grammy-nominated and award-winning producer Jamee Ranta

June 20, 2023

How To Write a Winning Commercial Directing Treatment For the Commercial Directing Tip of the

April 4, 2023

Camera Assistant Tip: Remote Follow Focus Systems In this excerpt from our Prepping Remote Follow

March 1, 2023

This LA Rental House Field Guide will help new filmmakers shine a light on properly

March 1, 2023

Cinematography: Virtual Location Scouting with the Insta360 You’ve probably heard it a thousand times before,

February 6, 2023

UNLOCKED: How To Program the Iris: Preston FIZ 1st AC Derek Edwards shows the details

October 18, 2022

UNLOCKED: Inside Shane Hurlbut ASC’s Production Office Toolkit In Part 2 of Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s

September 27, 2022

How to Build Your Cinema Camera Like a Professional Camera Assistant 1st Key Camera Assistant

September 20, 2022

In Part 2, Filmmakers Academy producing mentor Jamee Ranta explores the finer details of communication

August 29, 2022

In this Filmmakers Academy Tip of the Day, Filmmakers Academy mentor Jordan Brady shares how

August 8, 2022

We unlocked the premium lesson, How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor! Follow along as

August 3, 2022

Location Scouting Kit for Filmmakers In Part 1 of Shane Hurlbut ASC’s Best Cinematography Tools,

May 30, 2022

Singer/Songwriter Halsey released her all-new album-film If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in

March 14, 2022

There’s something special about a film that can spark a conversation about a taboo subject

February 17, 2022