Must-Watch-Movies for aspiring Filmmakers: Ever felt left out, because you have not seen a classic movie everybody rages about? Or are you simply bored with the current cinema program? Or do you want to feel better equipped for starting film-school? Fear not. I have something for you! Here is a list of movies film geeks should have seen. It is a collection of movies, that I deem important for the world of filming. Movies, that show us groundbreaking camera moves - like the Vertigo Effect or spectacular directing, acting, book to show adaptation or the first steps of modern computer animati ..read more

  You are interested in becoming a Film Director, but you are not sure what skills are required for this job? Read on, to learn more about this field of work and its requirements right now! In general, a film director needs to be able to perform a wide spectrum of tasks. These abilities will not only be the result of education and training, but include soft skills acquired through life experience. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the basic skills any director should possess: 1. Education/training/ practise/experience Film director is not a job you will learn all about at un ..read more

  Todays blog is about sharing some useful tips based on my own experience in starting a video production company. 1. Build a Website Get a website running asap! Video business is not a walk in business. Apart from mouth to mouth propaganda and your network, you will heavily rely on your online marketing skills to get jobs. This means, the first impression of future clients, will always be your website. I would highly recommend you to put much effort and money on it's design and functionality. This will take time, but you can start small and work on it over the time. The most important info ..read more

  Costs of a video production | Video production rates You want to start your own Video Production, but you have no idea how to estimate budgets? Read on and find out about all important factors you need to consider. The following are the three main aspects of your budget calculation: 1. Concept For the estimation of the budget you need to plan what the realization of the Project will entail. So you will have to talk with your client and thereafter analyse the project. Are actors needed and a professional make-up artist? What about voice actors or special camera techniques? Will post produ ..read more

  Film school or online filmmaking courses? Pro's and Con's of going to Film School and other ways to learn about filmmaking: You are thinking about doing something with film? Read the following to find your ideal start into the realm of filmmaking. Visiting Film school? The first question you should ask yourself is, wether you prefer a classical education and want to apply for an approved Film school, or if you prefer to learn by work experience and/or the internet. There are several reasons for and against each option. I. Applying to Film school might be a good choice for you, If: You l ..read more

  7 Tips for shooting video interviews  1. Outstanding audio Good audio quality should always be a priority at your shootings. For interview situations the audio will be especially crucial. Remember that, even though you are hired to produce a video, the main concern for your client will be to deliver their spoken content. To achieve this, you will need to use high-quality gear like the Sennheiser AVX wireless microphone, which I prefer to use, when I have to work alone. Try to hide the mic behind a scarf, tie, collar or the like. Same goes for the cable. Basically, you want to avoid any visua ..read more

  Top 10 Newbie Filmmaker Mistakes Nobody is perfect. I am quit sure that every filmmaker (who is worth his or her salt) will remember one or two especially embarrassing or discouraging moments happening in their first year! (Or finds very cringeworthy material, when revisiting early works.) Since I have been there and have done that, I would like to offer some pointers on how to avoid the most common newbie mistakes. This will not spare you from making your very own mistakes - but may help you to side-step the biggest clichés! 1. Start right A good movie depends on an engrossing script as we ..read more

  How long should your videos be? The perfect video length Perfect Video Length: Tik Tok, Tik Tok - Time is running, Time is money! Have you ever been to a bazaar? Your money well hidden, your backpack pressed to your body, while trying to avoid eye-contact with the numerous vendors? Thousands of new impressions assail your eyes and ears, a constant babble of voices from people praising their goods. You think you are well prepared, going to the bazaar. You may think you know the tricks vendors use, to lure you into their small shops. For example, calling you “Burj Khalifa” because you are tal ..read more