CLASSROOM: The Four Secrets of a Successful Documentary
Written by Zach Ramelan A few months ago, my short documentary Blinders took home the Canada of Excellence award at 2018’s BufferFestival in...
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CLASSROOM: 6 Filmmaking Tips from Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez, one of the most accomplished members of the 1990s indie film boom that also includes the likes of Steven...
CLASSROOM: Navigating Producers for Screenwriters
As a screenwriter, there are many ways you can break into the industry. Competitions, agents, and self-funding your own project are...
CLASSROOM: How a Film Colour Palette Can Make You a Better Filmmaker
Film colour palettes might be one of the most under-utilised parts of your filmmaking process. It can be the difference between...
CLASSROOM: How to Create YouTube Content That People Respond to
Matt Gielen at Tubefilter has done amazing research to help you reach your YouTube goals. He's calling it the Taxonomy of Digital Video, and it's...
CLASSROOM: How to Write Internal and External Conflict In a Story – The Ultimate Guide
We all know what it's like when we see a character whose story draws us in completely. When we sit down...
CLASSROOM: Movie Monsters – Learn to Write with Scope and Scale
We've all spent countless hours watching fun monster movies and tv shows. When it's a rainy day, one of my favourite things to...
CLASSROOM: The Best Online Resources for Screenwriters
Good writing doesn’t come easy. If you think it does, you’re probably not reading enough. It demands an understanding of universal...
CLASSROOM: Basic Tips for Every Beginning Filmmaker
Everyone starts somewhere, and the world of video and filmmaking is no different. Whether your aspirations are to get a YouTube...
CLASSROOM: How to Make Your Own Canvas Backdrops
Canvas backdrops are seen all over the world in magazines, online, and fine art prints. You see celebrities and politicians photographed in front...
CLASSROOM: 50 Television Screenplays to Learn Scriptwriting From
Script Reader Pro published an official list in 2017 of 50 movie screenplays available to download for free online, and now the company...
CLASSROOM: Seven Tips and Ideas to Improve Your Photography
As we start 2019, it's a great time to take a look at your photography skills and habits and start prioritising...