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5 Secret Ways to Scare Your Audiences

Aleksandra Maslennikova & Matthew Sauvé stars in our webseries Forgotten Corpses. Recently I have been producing a horror webseries! The short stars Aleksandra Maslennikova and Matthew Sauvé. It’s my first real horror film so I did some research on how to create tension and structure your film. If you’re an indie filmmaker, this blog will offer you some of my own notes and insights into creating a scary sequence. First, I would like to to thank my entire cast and crew for taking part in the project, as I met some new people and got to work with some old-timers. Be sure to check out Forgotten […]

Video Conversion, Video Production

3 Unique Ways to Edit Funny Videos

This blog will give you tips on how to edit funny, documentary-style videos. I have been in the industry for over a decade and we have recently completed our short film. We edited a “making of” video using various clips and outtakes taken during production. Creating this film was an unforgettable experience with an amazing cast and crew. Check out the video above with before & after pictures at the end. Video editing is one of the most important aspects of film and video production. It can set the tone, it’s where you create a story, and can alter your emotions if you edit right. It can also make […]

Schwarzenegger’s 6 Life Success Rules for Artists

If you’re an artist, I’m sure you can relate to what I’m about to say; sometimes the direction you choose for your future can be uncertain. Have you seen Arnold Schwarzenegger’s commencement speech at the University of Southern California? Check it out here on YouTube. As a filmmaker working on an independent short film, Schwarzenegger’s speech was quite motivating. Perhaps his 6 rules can reassure you that you’re on the right path. My summary of his speech is below, I believe this can be applied to anyone. Be sure to check out our trailer as well: 1) Trust Yourself When you’re working […]

Video Conversion, Video Editing

How to Choreograph Fights on a Budget

How to choreograph awesome low budget fight scenes with no experience! If you’re an independent filmmaker, it can be difficult to co-ordinate a fight sequence that looks polished. Below are a few do-it-yourself steps to ensure that you can create the best fight scenes for your independent film project. We are working on a short film and our actress had no prior experience in fight choreography. However, she was really good at controller her body. We were able to use clever editing techniques and easy fight movements with less than 45 minutes of rehearsal time to create an entertaining combat scene. […]