Ask any industry professional and they are likely to have plenty of horror stories relating to their career working in film and television. Here, I would like to share my own horror story involving a DOT stop in hopes of sparing you from the mistakes I made leading up to it.
Video can seem overwhelming to someone without any experience in the field, but the truth is, creating quality, professional-level video productions are a piece of cake if you can follow eight simple little rules. These eight steps will take you from inspiration to "it's a wrap" without interrupting your creative flow. You might in fact find yourself better able to take advantage of a "serendipitous or inspired moment" with a solid outline that guides you through your production day or days.
Shakespeare asked, "What's in a name?" Consider the term grip. Is it a person, place or thing? In the film business, the label refers to a group of individuals with sometimes unclear roles that cover a variety of tasks and responsibilities. Nonetheless, a good grip provides an essential service on a film set. Read more.
Sketch comedy is one of the most popular formats for content creators looking to flex their funny bones. Sketches are short, comedic explorations of situations, characters and ideas. It's a fantastic place to start for all kinds of video producers because it teaches skills like storytelling and timing, which can be applied to much larger projects.
These 3- to 10-minute comedy vignettes are ingrained in our culture from "Saturday Night Live," "Key & Peele," and "Portlandia," among other shows. Stars such as Amy Poehler and Donald Glover made early moves in their careers as members of sketch groups, the Upright Citizens Brigade and Derrick Comedy, respectively. So, where do you start?
While writing sketch comedy is no laughing matter, we have these important tips that can make it easier for you. Read more.
Have you ever watched a clip from a TV show with its laugh track removed? Awkward pauses alert you that something is missing, and the jokes suddenly become way less funny. But why is that? And why is the laugh track there in the first place? This article explores the history of the laugh track. We'll look at its origins in radio, its effect on the audience and its evolution over time. We'll also explore why some directors outright refuse to use a laugh track and why laugh tracks don't show up in feature films. Read more.
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