No-Budget Filmmaking

Interview style shoots can be seen across a wide range of projects. And they aren't just for documentaries or reality shows... In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why mastering the interview shoot is a good move for beginning (and even intermediate) filmmakers looking to build experience and income within the industry.

Many of us have done the 24, 48, or 100-hour film challenges, but what are some ways you can master the art of making shorts under pressure? We talk about it in this episode!

Branding is an important part of any business, and your brand as a filmmaker is no different. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss things to think about when creating your own personal or professional brand.

With the term "blockbusters" taking on a new form during quarantine, are we going to see a rise in this new PVOD window that is emerging from major studios like Universal and Disney?

We've all heard the advice of building an audience. This is pretty straight forward for things like documentaries or films that center around a very specific niche topic, but what about all the other movies that aren't "topical"? In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the often daunting task of trying to build an audience for a broad genre indie film. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

Have you ever heard of Quibi? You have? Did you try it? No. In this episode, we discuss short-form content in all its varieties as well as broach the subject of why Quibi failed. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://nbf.filmmakingcentral.com

It's time to get a grip on... grip! That's right, Alex and Trevor are exploring the vast world of grip gear in this episode and uncovering some of the most common and most useful grip tools you'll come across on set. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss different mistakes one should avoid, lest your movie look cheap... Ah yes, it's a common conundrum. No-budget filmmakers want to spend as little as possible while making the movie look as big as possible. But it's hard to do that! We cover the key mistakes to avoid so that your film looks like a million bucks.

Alex and Trevor discuss some of the trends that are currently popping up in the film industry. Everything from Instagram to Gimbals, nothing is sacred. Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

There's no time to wallow in past mistakes, but hey, we're quarantining, so all we've got is time! Listen to Alex and Trevor discuss the 3 things that they would've done differently on their filmmaking journey, had they known better. You can get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss the latest and greatest in Augmented Reality for film production. We've seen it in the hit series "The Mandalorian", but how can you utilize these advanced techniques in your indie films? Get the show notes for this, and all episodes, at https://www.nobudgetfilmmaking.com

Alex and Trevor discuss where they've been, why they went on a hiatus from the show, and how things have changed now that they are back. They also discuss the future of the film industry in a post-COVID world and how movie theaters, VOD platforms, and filmmakers will be affected.

As a No-Budget Filmmaker, your job doesn't stop once the final edit is done, you need peepers to see your hard work! How do you go about marketing your film to make sure the maximum number of people not only know about it but can't wait to see it? Alex and Trevor walk you through all the different ways you can get the word out for low to no money and make sure that this film won't be your last.

As a No-Budget Filmmaker, your job doesn't stop once the final edit is done, you need peepers to see your hard work! How do you go about marketing your film to make sure the maximum number of people not only know about it but can't wait to see it? Alex and Trevor walk you through all the different ways you can get the word out for low to no money and make sure that this film won't be your last. In this episode, we discuss: Facebook and IG AdsGoogle and YouTube AdsForums and GroupsEmail List BuildingGuerrilla Marketing Techniques   WHAT'S COOL LaCie 8TB Rugged RAID Shuttle Drive (https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/nab-2019-lacie-rugged-raid-shuttle-drive/)My Rode Reel 2019 (https://www.rode.com/myrodereel)Writers now suing agents (https://variety.com/2019/film/news/writers-guild-video-attack-agents-packaging-1203173585/)Aputure's Color Picker and RC LED Light (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/12/aputure-rc-led-light/)Asus Dolby Vision HDR Monitors (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/14/asus-pa32ucx-pq22uc-dolby-vision-hdr-monitors/)fTrack Review (https://www.provideocoalition.com/new-ftrack-review-collaborative-platform-subscription-costs-50-less/)P+S Technik Technovision 1.5X Anamorphic Lenses (https://www.provideocoalition.com/nab-2019-ps-technik-technovision-classic-1-5x-lenses/)     Talk to us! Head over to Filmmaking Central to check out the latest articles, videos, and posts: https://www.filmmakingcentral.com Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

There is nothing worse than a static shot of talking heads, so how can you take a mundane scene or shot and add a little spice? By adding movement! Whether it is moving your camera or moving your actors, Alex and Trevor break down how to keep your audience engaged and liven up any shot.

There is nothing worth than a static shot of talking heads, so how can you take a mundane scene or shot and add a little spice? By adding movement! Whether it is moving your camera or moving your actors, Alex and Trevor break down how to keep your audience engaged and liven up any shot. In this episode, we discuss: Why to create movementMotivationWays to move the cameraMoving actors within a sceneMoving props and sets   WHAT'S COOL Hive Bumble Bee 25-C (https://www.cinema5d.com/bumble-bee-25c-pocketsized-led-fixture-hive-lighting/)Blackmagic Davinci Resolve Editor Keyboard (https://www.provideocoalition.com/blackmagic-goes-8k-nostalgic-jog-shuttle-linear-editing-features-at-nab-2019/)Canon Sumire PL Primes (https://nofilmschool.com/Canon-Sumire-PL-Mount-Lenses)Multi Turret System (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/10/multi-turret-old-school-meets-new-school/)Teradek CTRL.3 (https://nofilmschool.com/wireless-lens-control-leaps-forward-teradek)Aputure 300d II (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/10/aputure-cob-300d-ii/)Tokina Cinema Vista Primes (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/04/09/tokina-cinema-vista-one-first-look/)     Talk to us! Head over to Filmmaking Central to check out the latest articles, videos, and posts: https://www.filmmakingcentral.com Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

Directors often say that the most important work they do is casting, so how do you find the perfect actors for your project. Alex and Trevor break down all the different ways you can discover the next movie star and talk about how the casting process is moving towards a new process in the digital age.

Directors often say that the most important work they do is casting, so how do you find the perfect actors for your project. Alex and Trevor break down all the different ways you can discover the next movie star and talk about how the casting process is moving towards a new process in the digital age.   In this episode, we discuss: The ProcessCreating BreakdownsFinding Audition LocationsSchedulingUsing ReadersTapingPlatforms   WHAT'S COOL Alexa Mini LF (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/28/arri-alexa-mini-lf-announced/)Atomos Shinobi SDI (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/28/atomos-shinobi-sdi-announced-for-499/)Sony RX0 II RK (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/26/sony-announces-the-4k-rx0-ii-with-a-flip-screen/)Tiffen Steadimate-S (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/27/tiffen-steadimate-s-for-single-handed-gimbals/)A high school in NJ put on a performance of Alien (https://nofilmschool.com/2019/03/some-high-schoolers-created-alien-play-and-it-diy-awesome)Lumix S1 Paid Upgrade (https://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-lumix-s1-paid-upgrade-coming-in-july/)Lupo Superpanel Dual Color 60 (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/19/lupo-superpanel-dual-color-60-review-the-new-output-king/)     Talk to us! Head over to Filmmaking Central to check out the latest articles, videos, and posts: https://www.filmmakingcentral.com Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

This episode is LATE! And it's not a true blue episode... But, today, Alex and Trevor give a brief update into what they are doing, why this episode is so lame, and ask the listeners to submit their filmmaking questions and ideas for future podcast episodes.

This episode is LATE! And it's not a true blue episode... But, today, Alex and Trevor give a brief update into what they are doing, why this episode is so lame, and ask the listeners to submit their filmmaking questions and ideas for future podcast episodes.   In this episode, we discuss: UpdatesWhat do you want to hear?What are your biggest questions about filmmaking?What episodes should we do next?   WHAT'S COOL GimbalGun (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/williamgraham/the-gimbalguntm-a-run-and-gun-gimbal-support-tool?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=51647dcb)RED Ranger (https://nofilmschool.com/RED-Ranger-Rental)Bright Tangerine Drumstix (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/03/17/bright-tangerine-announces-drumstix-sterling-titanium-15mm-19mm-rods/)PortKeys BM5 Field Monitor (https://www.cinema5d.com/portkeys-bm5/)PortKeys OEYE-3G EVF (https://www.cinema5d.com/portkeys-oeye-3g-evf-with-1080p-resolution-announced/)Mini Paglink Batteries (https://www.provideocoalition.com/mini-paglink-smaller-batteries-for-smaller-4k-broadcast-camcorders/)Ikan Onyx LEDs (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/20/ikan-onyx-digital-color-led-1-x-2-soft-light-w-tune-able-rgb-color-control/)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

Self describe horror movie freaks Alex and Trevor break down what they view as the biggest problems with horror movies these days. Damsel in distress? Cheesy killer? What do many horror films fall victim (get it?) to? But don't fear, the horror duo also focuses on what they love so much about horror flix.

Self describe horror movie freaks Alex and Trevor break down what they view as the biggest problems with horror movies these days. Damsel in distress? Cheesy killer? What do many horror films fall victim (get it?) to? But don't fear, the horror duo also focuses on what they love so much about horror flix. In this episode, we discuss: PredictabilityImpossible PredicamentsOrigin Story WoesCharacter IssuesExposition Dumpsand More!   WHAT'S COOL  First Footage of Canon 8k System (https://nofilmschool.com/Canon-8K-First-Footage)Blindspot Crack Light (https://26531e38.kckb.st)IDC IPL Series of Batteries (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/12/idx-ipl-98-ipl-150-stackable-batteries/)Mu Tag (https://0dbb2b7b.kckb.st)Insta360 EVO (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/03/14/insta360-evo-is-a-foldable-camera-that-shoots-5-7k-180-3d/)Zacuto Kameleon EVF (https://www.cinema5d.com/zacuto-kameleon-evf-announced-1080p-resolution-hdmi-sdi-lemo-power-out/)   Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

So you have the best camera you could afford, all the equipment, have shot the best project of your life, and are about to sit down and edit it......on an Acer laptop from 2010. Time for a post-production workflow UPGRADE! Alex and Trevor nerd out (mostly Trevor) about what you should look for when pimping out your post-production workshop. From building your own computer and what components are most important to accessories, monitors, and the morel, Alex and Trevor will walk you help you make your post workflow much much smoother.

So you have the best camera you could afford, all the equipment, have shot the best project of your life, and are about to sit down and edit it......on an Acer laptop from 2010. Time for a post-production workflow UPGRADE! Alex and Trevor nerd out (mostly Trevor) about what you should look for when pimping out your post-production workshop. From building your own computer and what components are most important to accessories, monitors, and the morel, Alex and Trevor will walk you help you make your post work flow much much smoother.   In this episode, we discuss: Towers vs. Laptops vs. All-in-OnesWhat you need to create a 4K editing machineProcessorsGPUsMemoryMonitorsAccessories   WHAT'S COOL SmallHD Focus 7 (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/03/05/smallhd-focus-7-monitor-bigger-brighter/)Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro G2 (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/03/05/new-blackmagic-ursa-mini-pro-g2-camera-shoots-4k-120fps-raw/)USB4 (https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/04/with-usb-4-thunderbolt-and-usb-will-converge/)ARRI WVR-1s Wireless Video Receiver (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/07/arri-wvr-1s-wireless-video-receiver/)Rayzr MC RGBW Panels (https://www.cinema5d.com/rayzr-mc-introduced-high-quality-rgbww-led-panels/)BMPCC 4K finally gets Blackmagic RAW (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/03/06/bmpcc-4k-finally-gets-blackmagic-raw/)Sony Xperia 1 (https://www.provideocoalition.com/sony-xperia-1-a-219-smartphone-with-cineaalta-technology-inside/)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

They've done many, many episodes - too many, some would say - on the technical aspects of filmmaking. Well today, Alex and Trevor are going in a different direction and talking about the theory behind film and why you should spend the time to learn about the critical studies of film and television.

They've done many, many episodes - too many, some would say - on thtechnicalal aspects of filmmaking. Well today, Alex and Trevor are going in a different direction and talking about the theory behind film and why you should spend the time to learn about the critical studies of film and television. In this episode, we discuss: Critical thinking and film theoryWhy it will help you as a writer or filmmakerStyle, tone, and themeHow to learn about film theory   YouTube Channels We Mentioned Lessons From the ScreenplayEvery Frame a PaintingNow You See ItWhat It All MeantLindsay EllisFolding IdeasThomas flightThe Royal Ocean Film Society   WHAT'S COOL The Trailer for 'Man Who Killed Don Quixote' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29S2P5ntGOY)1 TB MicroSD (https://nofilmschool.com/MicroSD-1TB-Card)Glyph Atom Pro SSD and Thunderbolt 3 Docks (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/27/glyph-atom-pro-ssd-and-thunderbolt-3-docks/)PostHaste (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/22/post-haste-a-free-tool-to-keep-your-project-files-organised/)Obsbot Tail First Footage (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/26/obsbot-tail-self-tracking-ai-camera-review/)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

There is no such thing as a perfect equipment kit that can shoot any project, but we sure can dream can't we? Alex and Trevor walk you through what you should look for and strive for as you build out your equipment and move towards bigger projects, budgets, and profits.

There is no such thing as a perfect equipment kit that can shoot any project, but we sure can dream can't we? Alex and Trevor walk you through what you should look for and strive for as you build out your equipment and move towards bigger projects, budgets, and profits. In this episode, we discuss: Building Your "Perfect" KitWhat is important to youPhase 1 & Phase 2How to scale, and should you?Working with a small footprint vs having anything you could ever need   WHAT'S COOL   Greyscalegorilla Giveaway (https://woobox.com/omigc7/l8mbji)Rokoko Smartsuit Pro (https://nofilmschool.com/rokoko-review-high-quality-mocap-fraction-cost)Redcat 250mm f4.9 lens (https://nofilmschool.com/250mm-Telephoto-Redcat-Kickstarter)Aputure Fresnel 2x (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/02/22/supercharge-your-aputure-120d-300d-cob-led-with-the-fresnel-2x/)Atomos Shinobi (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/15/atomos-5-shinobi-monitor/)Wooden Camera Zip Box Pro (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/21/wooden-camera-zip-box-pro-now-shipping/)   Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

They've talked about the pros and cons of going to Film school, but if you are pulling the trigger, what exactly can you expect? How should you prepare for your first class? And what would Alex and Trevor do differently if they could start film school all over again?

They've talked about the pros and cons of going to Film school, but if you are pulling the trigger, what exactly can you expect? How should you prepare for your first class? And what would Alex and Trevor do differently if they could start film school all over again?   In this episode, we discuss: How to PrepareWhat to ExpectWhat to Get Out of ItWhat We Would Have Done Differently   WHAT'S COOL Zylight F8 200 (https://www.cinema5d.com/zylight-f8-200-field-review-a-stellar-high-output-led-fresnel/)Ushio ColourMax LED Tubes (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/10/ushio-colourmax-tubes-kino-flo-diva/)The Devil in the White City heads to Hulu as a series (https://nofilmschool.com/Scorsese-DiCaprio-Hulu)Filmocracy (https://nofilmschool.com/Filmocracy-Streaming-Gamification)SteadyCross Magnetic Camera Stabilizer sans battery or electronics (https://www.cinema5d.com/steadycross-magnetic-camera-stabilizer-sans-batteries-or-electronics/)Rode Cast Podcasting Competition, 1 to 2 minutes, anything you want, win prizes! (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/12/my-rode-cast-podcasting-competition/)   Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

People love to put their videos on YouTube. Cat videos, kids dunking in trash cans, there are endless videos about countless subjects, but is YouTube a haven for getting your shorts and feature seen by the masses? Alex and Trevor dive into the pitfalls and drawbacks of relying on YouTube and offer better alternatives for the indie filmmaker.

People love to put their videos on YouTube. Cat videos, kids dunking in trash cans, there are endless videos about countless subjects, but is YouTube a haven for getting your shorts and feature seen by the masses? Alex and Trevor dive into the pitfalls and drawbacks of relying on YouTube and offer better alternatives for the indie filmmaker. In this episode, we discuss: The Pros and Cons of YouTubeAlternatives for HostingAlternatives for DistributionHow to best utilize social video platformsDifferent strokes for different folks   WHAT'S COOL LumaFusion (https://www.cinema5d.com/fast-video-editing-ipad-pro-lumafusion/)Red Giant Universe 3.0 (https://www.cinema5d.com/red-giant-universe-3/)The Criterion Channel (https://www.criterionchannel.com/buy/subscription?plan=monthly)Kanopy (https://www.kanopy.com/category/supplier/criterion-collectionjanus-films)Short Hotswap Sharkfin (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/07/new-short-hotswap-shark-fin-adapter-battery-plates-from-core-swx/)Intellytech Pocket Cannon (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/02/06/intellytech-pocket-cannon-mini-led-fresnel/)New Pet Sematary trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK0LNzU2TQI)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

We've had episodes about some of the big gear that everyone likes to talk about... Cameras, Lights, and Grip... But in this episode, Alex and Trevor sweat the small stuff and dive into what they carry with them to set each day. There's no telling if either of them were every Boy Scouts, but they sure do like to Be Prepared.

We've had episodes about some of the big gear that everyone likes to talk about... Cameras, Lights, and Grip... But in this episode, Alex and Trevor sweat the small stuff and dive into what they carry with them to set each day. There's no telling if either of them were every Boy Scouts, but they sure do like to Be Prepared.   In this episode, we discuss: BagsToolsTechAccessoriesBibs and Bobs   WHAT'S COOL Sony Venice Firmware (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/02/01/sony-venice-to-get-4k-120fps-in-firmware-v4-0/)F&V EverTrue Vari-Color 3×1 LED Panel (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/01/30/fv-evertrue-vari-color-3x1-led-panel-review/)Panasonic EVA-1 Firmware (https://nofilmschool.com/Panasonic-EVA1-Firmware-Update)Freefly Alta (https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/01/29/freefly-introduces-the-alta-pro/)Artgrid (https://www.cinema5d.com/artgrid-stock-footage-hub-artlist/)Switchpod (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/01/30/switchpod-lightweight-tripod-for-vlogging-reinvented/)AA Battery Comparison (https://www.4kshooters.net/2019/01/25/massive-aa-battery-comparison-test-by-cinema-sound/)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

They talked about what to do to make money as a freelancer, but what do, and how to you survive and thrive if you want to start your own production company? Alex and Trevor talk you through the growth of their production company, Gilded Cinema. How they grew it from a small company doing local gigs for small amounts of kesh to a company that is now working on pilots and feature films.

They talked about what to do to make money as a freelancer, but what do, and how to you survive and thrive if you want to start your own production company? Alex and Trevor talk you through the growth of their production company, Gilded Cinema. How they grew it from a small company doing local gigs for small amounts of kesh to a company that is now working on pilots and feature films. In this episode, we discuss: Starting SmallFinding Your First GigsMoving UpFinding the Balance Between What You Want and What You Need   WHAT'S COOL RED Raw to Atomos - Atomos RAW - raw in any camera that can output (https://nofilmschool.com/red-raw-tech-atomos)The Punisher to get 3rd Season (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/81618)Netflix developing Resident Evil series (http://collider.com/resident-evil-tv-show-netflix/)FOCUS Bolt Wireless Monitors (SmallHD + Teradek + Amimon) https://nofilmschool.com/New-FOCUS-Bolt-MonitorsGhostbusters Reboot - Jason Reitman, takes place following Ghostbusters II (https://www.slashfilm.com/jason-reitman-ghostbusters/)Adobe acquires Substance (https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/adobe-acquires-allegorithmic-substance-joins-creative-cloud/)Mito Underwater Drone (https://www.cinema5d.com/navatics-mito-underwater-drone/)   Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

It's 2019 so it's time to get rocking on your film career! What better way to kick it off than to produce I high quality, well done short to show the world what you can do. Alex and Trevor will take you step-by-step through their process as they begin pre-production on two shorts they plan on shooting this year. What to do, where to put your time, energy, and money towards, and what the goals of a short should be.

It's 2019 so it's time to get rocking on your film career! What better way to kick it off than to produce I high quality, well done short to show the world what you can do. Alex and Trevor will take you step-by-step through their process as they begin pre-production on two shorts they plan on shooting this year. What to do, where to put your time, energy, and money towards, and what the goals of a short should be. In this episode, we discuss: Brief intro to what we are planningFirst StepsScriptTimelineBudgetCrowdfundingLocationsCastingCrewingSchedulingOverall plan of a shortWhat happens after we make it?What are our goalsHow we will stay on track   WHAT'S COOL Keyframe Audio (https://www.cinema5d.com/keyframe-audio-new-affordable-royalty-free-music-licensing-service/)RED Ranger Announced (https://www.cinema5d.com/red-ranger-announced-sale-rental/)Panasonic Eva1 Price Drop (https://www.cinema5d.com/panasonic-eva-1-price-drop/)Insta360 Titan (https://www.cinema5d.com/insta360-titan-11k-resolution-cinematic-vr-video/)Shure MV88+ (http://videoandfilmmaker.com/wp/index.php/news/shure-launches-mv88-video-kit-expanding-on-its-award-winning-motivtm-line/)Silencer Air+ Wireless Follow Focus (https://www.cinema5d.com/silencer-air-wireless-follow-focus/)The Man Who Killed Hitler and the Bigfoot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkP4bZKCHE8)    Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

So you don't think Alex and Trevor have all the answers???? Boy are you....right! In this episode, the intrepid duo share their favorite flimmaking learnin' sites, from editing, to VFX, to lighting, if you want to dive deeper into any aspect of filmmaking, Alex and Trevor will tell you their favorite sites to do so. Plus, what awesome new filmmaking gadgets were revealed at CES this year?

So you don't think Alex and Trevor have all the answers???? Boy are you....right! In this episode, the intrepid duo share their favorite flimmaking learnin' sites, from editing, to VFX, to lighting, if you want to dive deeper into any aspect of filmmaking, Alex and Trevor will tell you their favorite sites to do so. Plus, what awesome new filmmaking gadgets were revealed at CES this year? In this episode, we discuss: Masterclass (https://www.masterclass.com)MZed (https://www.mzed.com/)Shane's Inner Circle (https://ic.hurlbutvisuals.com/join-the-inner-circle/)Mixing Light (https://mixinglight.com/)Color Grading Central (https://www.colorgradingcentral.com/)Cinema Sound (https://www.cinemasound.com/)Good In A Room (https://goodinaroom.com/)Hollywood Camera Work (https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/)Film Editing Pro (https://www.filmeditingpro.com/)Allan McKay (https://www.allanmckay.com/)Video Copilot (https://www.videocopilot.net)Gnomon (https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/)FXPHD (https://www.fxphd.com/)Stan Winston School (https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/)Film Specific (https://filmspecific.com/)Kodak Cinematography Courses (https://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Cinematography-Lighting-Comparative-McAlphine/dp/B00CLX0PYU - Free with Amazon Prime)   WHAT'S COOL Lexar 1 TB SD card (https://nofilmschool.com/1TB-SD-Card-Lexar)Sharp 8K video camera (https://nofilmschool.com/Sharp-8K-Video-Camera)Nvidia Max-Q Laptops (https://nofilmschool.com/Nvidia-Video-Editing-Laptops)Al Pacino Hunting Nazis in Jordan Peele's 'The Hunt' (https://www.slashfilm.com/the-hunt/)DJI Smart Controller (https://www.cinema5d.com/dji-smart-controller-built-ultra-bright-hd-screen-announced/)Sandisk 4TB Flash Drive (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/8/18174334/sandisk-prototype-4tb-flash-drive-largest-ever-ces-2019)     Talk to us! Join Fearless Filmmakers, a community of independent filmmakers taking the industry by the horns: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio  

Happy 2019! It's time to start the new year off right and set yourself up for success. When planning out your filmmaking goals, is it is best to aim high at the unreachable, or to set numerous, obtainable goals? Alex and Trevor talk about their approach to goal setting and discuss their plans for the new year.

Happy 2019! It's time to start the new year off right and set yourself up for success. When planning out your filmmaking goals, is it is best to aim high at the unreachable, or to set numerous, obtainable goals? Alex and Trevor talk about their approach to goal setting and discuss their plans for the new year. In this episode, we discuss: New Years GoalsReaching for the Stars or Striving for RealismAvoiding BurnoutWhy So Many Goals FailTrevor and Alex's Goals   WHAT'S COOL Iron Glass Adapters Prime Sets (https://ironglassadapters.com/)PICQ Pocket Projector (https://www.cinema5d.com/piqo-a-powerful-1080p-pocket-projector-to-travel-with-you/)RED Lithium 3D/4V Hydrogen Module w/ Lucid (https://www.cinema5d.com/red-lithium-3d-4v-is-red-hydrogens-first-external-module/)ERA Single Knob Audio Plugins (https://www.cinema5d.com/era-single-knob-audio-plugins-fixing-audio-made-easy/)Amblin is adapting Rashomon for TV (https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/rashomon-tv-series-amblin-television-1203092556/)Unknown Bendable Phone Prototype (https://gizmodo.com/whatever-this-mysterious-bendy-screen-phone-is-i-want-1831470620)Brooklyn Art Library (https://www.brooklynartlibrary.com/)   Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

You wrote your masterpiece, the shoot is in the can, now the question is, do you hand your baby off to someone else, or do you hunker down in a dark room for 3 months and edit it on your own. Alex and Trevor tackle to pros and cons of editing your own projects and also talk about how they individually go about setting up their workflow for a new edit.

You wrote your masterpiece, the shoot is in the can, now the question is, do you hand your baby off to someone else, or do you hunker down in a dark room for 3 months and edit it on your own. Alex and Trevor tackle to pros and cons of editing your own projects and also talk about how they individually go about setting up their workflow for a new edit. In this episode, we discuss: The Pros & Cons of Editing Your Own StuffLearning EditingOur WorkflowsBeing On-SetDIT & Ingesting   WHAT'S COOL ProRes on ADOBE PREMIERE FOR WINDOWS!!!! (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/12/adobe-windows-will-write-prores-hoorah)Xenon FF-Prime Lenses Provide Full Frame 4K Coverage (https://nofilmschool.com/Xenon-FF-Prime-Lenses)Panasonic 8k Organic Sensor (https://nofilmschool.com/Panasonic-8K-Organic-Sensor-News)Frame.io Releases Massive (Free) Post Workflow Guide (https://workflow.frame.io/guide/)     Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

As filmmakers, we all probably got into this industry to make art, but when you boil it down, the film industry is still a business and most movies need to make money. When planning your first feature, what should you focus on, an artistic film that shows of your skills, or one more likely to make money? Alex and Trevor break down the pros and cons of each, plus are back to drinking during podcasts! Horray!

As filmmakers, we all probably got into this industry to make art, but when you boil it down, the film industry is still a business and most movies need to make money. When planning your first feature, what should you focus on, an artistic film that shows of your skills, or one more likely to make money? Alex and Trevor break down the pros and cons of each, plus are back to drinking during podcasts! Horray!   In this episode, we discuss: Making your first featureEstablishing a styleArtistic Freedom vs Commercial SuccessBuilding up a business track recordHow festivals fit into the situation   WHAT'S COOL Moviepass coming back in 2019....good? (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/12/moviepass-makes-big-changes-2019)Updated our Hive Wasp 100-Cs (https://hivelighting.com/c-series/wasp-100-c/)New DSMC2 Dragon X Entry Level 5k S35 $19,500 (https://nofilmschool.com/2018/11/red-entry-level-camera-body)Babysitt'r Mount (https://nofilmschool.com/stick-lights-ground-easier-babysitter)Kessler Lamprey - 200 lbs rated, not just cars, windows, table tops, cars, cheese plate on top, tons of configs (https://www.cinema5d.com/kessler-lamprey-200lbs-universal-suction-mount/)Possession of Hannah Grace - shot entirely on A7sii + anamorphic lenses (https://www.cinema5d.com/hollywood-movie-shot-fullframe-mirrorless-camera/)   Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

The question of, "Do I make a short or a feature?" came up quite a bit throughout college and we thought we had a pretty cut and dry answer. But, the industry has changed so much just in the last 8-10 years that the answer is no longer that simple. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why they had made up their minds about the short film/feature film debate and what has changed their mind in the opposite direction as of late.

The question of, "Do I make a short or a feature?" came up quite a bit throughout college and we thought we had a pretty cut and dry answer. But, the industry has changed so much just in the last 8-10 years that the answer is no longer that simple. In this episode, Alex and Trevor discuss why they had made up their minds about the short film/feature film debate and what has changed their mind in the opposite direction as of late.   In this episode, we discuss: Making Money with ShortsFilm FestivalsIndie Film CultureRaising MoneyMaking the Most of Your Budget   WHAT'S COOL DJI Osmo Pocket (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/30/dji-takes-on-gopro-with-dji-osmo-pocket-a-4k-60p-3-axis-gimbal-stabilized-camera/)RODECaster Pro (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/26/the-rodecaster-pro-is-a-new-all-in-one-podcast-production-studio-from-rode/)Scriptation (https://scriptation.com/)SWIT CM 55 C (https://www.cinema5d.com/swit-cm55-affordable-lutenabled-55-monitor/)GHAlex LUT for GH5/s (https://www.4kshooters.net/2018/11/13/ghalex-lut-aims-to-make-your-gh5-gh5s-look-like-an-arri-alexa/)     Talk to us! Fearless Filmmakers: https://www.fearlessfilmmakers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for free online classes!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

Sometimes the hardest thing for a filmmaker to do is to find motivation when the grind gets to you. What can you do to keep powering through to push your career forward? Alex and Trevor have some tips, techniques, and personal motivations to help push you through the rut.

Sometimes the hardest thing for a filmmaker to do is to find motivation when the grind gets to you. What can you do to keep powering through to push your career forward? Alex and Trevor have some tips, techniques, and personal motivations to help push you through the rut. In this episode, we discuss: Creating systemsJournalingContinuing your educationBuilding your networkPartnering up aka AccountabilibuddiesExperimentingJust shooting!     WHAT'S COOL Sirius App Turns Your Phone Into RGB Light (https://www.cinema5d.com/sirius-app-turns-your-phone-into-rgb-light-source/)Davinci Resolve 15.2 Update (https://nofilmschool.com/Blackmagic-Davinci-Resolve-Update-15.2)Apple Final Cut Upgrade (https://nofilmschool.com/apple-final-cut-pro-upgrades)Rumor: C300 Mark III - 8k (https://nofilmschool.com/Canon-C300-Rumor)     Talk to us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinemasummit Instagram: https://instagram.com/cinemasummit YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/cinemasummit Twitter: http://twitter.com/cinema_summit   Want to learn more about filmmaking? Visit cinemasummit.com for more podcasts, videos, and articles!     P.S. Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, or iHeartRadio

We see this question asked over and over again on Facebook, in forums and videos, and even in person. In this episode, we attempt to peel away some of the layers of this question and give you a better understanding of different elements to look for when searching for a new camera to buy.