Screenwriting Software 2018 – Which is Best for You?
When it comes to screenwriting software it can be a love-hate relationship. There are many to choose from but really only a handful that stand out to most screenwriters. In this list, I will review three of my favorite programs, the features they offer, the pros and cons, and finish by telling you what I currently use.
Micro Budget Filmmaking – How to Get Creative
Filmmaker Sherri Kauk shares the challenges of shooting the ultra low budget indie film "Murder Made Easy" and how she worked with the director to nail the look for this project.
Aspect Ratio for Your Story
On a feature film, it’s important to understand how aspect ratio is going to affect your story, creatively and logistically. Your framing comes down to how the story wants to be told.
Location Scout Tools for Filmmakers
I’m going to share my location scout travel kit. No matter if I am in Los Angeles or I’m overseas in Prague, I’ve got both of these bags.
Filmmaking Advice: Collaborating with Directors
Shane Hurlbut, ASC talks about the process of working with directors and his work with Gabriele Muccino on the movie Fathers and Daughters.
Musicbed Film Initiative
Getting a film started financially is one of the hardest things to do in this industry. Many of us have been there, trying to get our passion project off the ground, looking to make a great story come to life but only to fall short of being able to get the project funded.
Our good friends at…
Confessions of a Recovering Gear Head
Before you click “Buy Now,” maybe think about what else you could do with that money that would make you a better artist.
Solo Creative Podcast with Lydia Hurlbut
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure to spend time with Ron Dawson of the Solo Creative Podcast on Dare Dreamer FM. Communication, managing expectations and understanding your creative strengths are a few of the specific items that Ron and I discuss.
Filmsupply: Revolutionizing Stock Footage
Today we're taking a look at Filmsupply's wonderful stock footage library, and how they've revolutionized this important tool for filmmaking.
By David Weldon
I remember when I was in college working on my first creative project with a team and we were to build a story from beginning to end.…
Alex Buono’s Visual Storytelling 2 Tour
A breakdown of Alex Buono’s new show to help give some insight for those who haven’t heard about it yet, or are considering attending.
Cinematographer Profile – Alex Buono: Learning from His Story as a Filmmaker
I was so excited to sit down for a conversation with Alex Buono, Co-Director and DP of the new IFC comedy series Documentary Now! and DP of the Saturday Night Live Film Unit. Alex really gives a sense of himself and shares pearls of wisdom from his years of experience on set.
Discover Your Personal Filmmaking Audio Journey: The Sound Advice Tour Review
Sound Advice is very comprehensive for beginners, a great refresher and skill builder for intermediate enthusiasts and hobbyists, and even at the pro level, you'll benefit and maybe even be blown away by some of the exercises.
Michael Cioni’s Golden Nuggets of Filmmaking – Part 2
We are continuing to release Michael Cioni's presentation with the next two “golden nuggets.” Michael covers “#3 Future Proofing” and “#4 Price Per Frame.”
Start Your Engines: Creating an in the Moment Docu-Style Approach
We all have seen the documentary style and how it looks and feels with real people. The director, Xander over at Backyard Productions, had a different idea and it was so unique and fun to shoot that I wanted to share it with all of you.
Life Balance: Is It Possible?
What are your daily rituals and how do they increase your creativity and inspiration? Creativity takes cultivation and discipline to stay on top of your game.
Independent Filmmaking – Pre-Production, Production, Post
Budget-minded filmmaking forces you to solve your problems within limitations. However, given the importance of the visuals to engage the audience in the story, we needed creative control over every aspect of the film’s aesthetic.
Canon C500 vs. Film Camera Test
The Need for Speed camera test comparisons continue, with the Canon C500 vs. 35mm Kodak film stock.
Turning the Blackmagic Cinema Camera into a Movie Making Machine
Blackmagic graciously supplied a camera for testing. We pushed and pulled this baby to see when it would break as well as where it excelled.
Digital Cinematography vs Film: Tides are Turning
As I embark on a long creative, exciting journey on Need for Speed with DreamWorks, I wanted to share some of my most recent findings from a five day camera test that pushed every camera to its breaking point.
Smart Business for Cinema Podcast
As CEO and co-founder of Hurlbut Visuals, I joined Carl Olson, Chris Fenwick and Mitch Aunger on the Digital Convergence Podcast. We had a wonderful conversation about business, marketing, branding, education and building a team in the world of filmmaking.