How To Videos

Build Your Own Boom Microphone

Build your own boom microphone out of easily accessible materials
Posted by: jrichardson
Interior Lighting 101

Learn how to inexpensively improve the lighting for an interior scene
Posted by: jrichardson
Make Your Own Green Screen

Learn how to make an inexpensive green screen
Posted by: jrichardson
Build a Light Diffuser

Learn how to build a light diffuser to reduce harsh sunlight.
Posted by: jrichardson
Key Out Background in Final Cut Pro

Learn how to key out a green-screen background in FCP
Posted by: rullrich
Build Scrolling Credits

Build Scrolling Credits with Photoshop and FCP
Posted by: rullrich
Working With Actors

Tips for working with actors.
Posted by: fivesprockets
Editing: The Final Rewrite

Tips for editing your project
Posted by: fivesprockets
Knowing When to Kill Your Darlings

Knowing when a scene doesn't work
Posted by: fivesprockets
Filmmaking Coverage -- Know When You've Got Your Scene

For every scene, get as much "Coverage" as you can
Posted by: fivesprockets