“Movie” is an abbreviation of “moving picture”, which makes perfect sense, because that’s what movies are. But how fast do you need the pictures to go by to simulate movement? That’s where framerate comes in. There are three popular framerates:
The Biggest Mistake All Writers Make...
As much as I hate to use a cliche, it is 110% true when it comes to filmmaking: less is more. The films that did the best in The Greater Lehigh Valley Film Festival utilized every moment of screentime efficiently. One of the most widely-liked films of the day was two measly minutes long. That filmmaker knew how to cut dialogue, shots, or scenes that didn’t contribute in the most efficient way possible to his story, a process called killing your darlings (because film people are very macabre).
Using Copyrighted Material in Your Films, Made Simple
How do you keep copyrighted material out of your work? In a world where seemingly everything has been copyrighted, it can be nearly impossible, especially for an independent filmmaker without the budget for meticulous set design.
The good news is you don’t always have to. Here’s a general guide to when it’s okay to use material you don’t own.
Five Things To Do If You're a Filmmaker In Quarantine
If you’re like me, and just about everybody in this business, you’re reeling from cancelled productions and a general inability to work. But there is an upside to all this. You know how you’re always saying, “boy, if I only had more hours in the day…” Well, now you do! If you’re one of the countless entertainment workers in quarantine, here’s ways to make productive use of your time
Welcome to Valley House Media Blog
The first time you put your vision to paper, bring it to life, and finally sit back and watch a dark room of strangers be captivated by your creation, you’re never the same. You can never go back from that feeling. And, if you’ve got just the right combination of ambition and irresponsibility, you just might decide to continue chasing that feeling, and next thing you know you’re dropping $900 on a prime lens and you have a networking meeting tomorrow at noon