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A well-made call sheet is the difference between a successful shoot and production hell. And the quality of film production call sheet comes down to the quality of the call sheet template. Mistakes can easily snowball and lead to major confusion, and eventual delays. Fear not. In this all-inclusive callsheet guide, we’ll not only provide a callsheet… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Call Sheets (with FREE Call Sheet Template)
If you’re an independent filmmaker or content creator, you may be looking for cheap filming locations in Los Angeles that still look good. It may be important for your movie location to be in the thirty mile zone. Fact is there are many great property owners who know the needs of filmmakers on a budget. In… Continue reading 8 Residential Filming Locations for Your Budget in LA
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Creative agencies know that multiple campaigns hit at once. When producing advertising and marketing videos at the highest levels, nothing can slip through the cracks.Continue reading How Creative Advertising Agency Poolhouse Produces Video Content
Parking can become a major hurdle when filming on location, especially with large crews and limited spaces.Continue reading 7 Pro Tips for Managing Crew Parking When Filming on Location
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A script breakdown is one of the most important phases of pre-production. It’s usually the first time you start to develop a clear picture of the size, scope, and cost of a production. Breakdowns allow filmmakers to find the balance between telling the strongest story for the lowest budget. Easier said than done, but in today’s article… Continue reading A Tale of Two Script Breakdowns: Titanic vs. Brooklyn
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W hat’s your 20? What does 10-4 mean? Bogey. A walkie-talkie is a powerful tool on a film set. But it’s nothing unless you know the walkie-talkie lingo. Luckily, mastering film set walkie talkie lingo isn’t as hard as finding your film crew. We’ve compiled the most-used walkie talkie codes and radio etiquette tips to have you… Continue reading Walkie Talkie Lingo Everyone On-Set Should Know
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Where there’s a film crew, there’s a craft services table a few feet away. Having well stocked food on set can directly affect your crew’s happiness and your film’s overall quality.Continue reading 8 Essential Tips for Prepping an Awesome Craft Services Table
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Understanding the essentials of film set etiquette is paramount when creating a streamlined production without any obvious hiccups. Our friends at Screencraft have provided a useful 6 step guide on helping your cast and crew learn about film set etiquette.Continue reading 6 Tips For Proper Film Set Etiquette
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Don’t want to fall behind the shooting schedule? Here’s how you can load in and load out more effectively when filming on location.Continue reading How to Load In & Out Without Falling Behind Schedule
