Curious about scoring a movie? We’re wrapping up post production on our feature film, Bernard Gets Famous, and we’ve learned so much from making this movie. One of the challenges of indie filmmaking is that there are a lot of…
Scoring a movie
Dutch angle shot: history and uses
The Dutch angle shot–which is also known as the Dutch Tilt, oblique angle, German angle, or canted angle–is a type of camera shot. When employing the Dutch angle, the camera is set at such an angle that the horizon line…
How to say no: your guilt-free guide
Have you ever committed to something you didn’t want to do just because you didn’t know how to say no? I know I have. Saying no can be difficult. For some people, it almost feels impossible. The truth is, there’s…
Low angle shot
A low angle shot, simply put, is when the camera is positioned below the subject’s eye line. The camera points upwards towards the subject. Why use a low angle shot? A low angle shot can convey a wide range of…
What is an independent filmmaker? History + more
What is an independent filmmaker? Simply put, an independent filmmaker is someone who creates independent films, which are commonly referred to as indie films or indie movies. Independent filmmakers create films outside of the major studio system. Some indie filmmakers…
