5 Camera Tips For Beginner Filmmakers
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5 Camera Tips For Beginner Filmmakers

The number one thing I found out from throughout my experience in video production is that many beginners don't take advantage of their youth to get better at their craft. If you know at a young age that you want to be a filmmaker, I think that you should honestly start as soon as possible. At that note, you may not have an outlet on where to start with your brand new equipment. By writing this article, I hope to help someone with their first steps on the right path to success in camerawork.

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What Student Filmmakers Can Learn From Watching Horror Films
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What Student Filmmakers Can Learn From Watching Horror Films

As a starting filmmaker, horror is a scary genre to get right (pun intended). In this article, I am listing five movies that are great to introduce yourself to the horror/thriller genre. These five movies combine storytelling, aesthetics, and filmmaking in order to complement the horror genre. I’m also not trying to spoil anything about these films, so I apologize in advance if my comments are vague in this article.

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Tips On Making A Documentary From A Disney Cast Member
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Tips On Making A Documentary From A Disney Cast Member

My first part-time videography job was with Trinity United Church of Christ, located at Canton, Ohio. They hired me right out of high school during the summer of 2015. While at this job, I met a someone who pitched a documentary to me about a closing church camp. I created a proposal with a summary, concept, and budget for me to complete the film for him. Little did I know that he started a fundraising campaign for the film and blew it out of the water.

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Must-Have Affordable Camera  Gear for Beginners
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Must-Have Affordable Camera Gear for Beginners

The hardest thing about being a student filmmaker is not having the gear you need to start working on your craft. You are so eager to get started, but you don’t have anything to do so. Maybe you have the advantage of using your school’s gear for your projects, but you finally decide it’s time to start investing in your own because you don’t want to borrow anymore.

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