Screenplay: How to make a frugal short film, part 4

The quality of your screenplay can really make or break your film. Not only does this apply to the final product, but also in attracting pe...

Q&A: Should I dump my SD cards to my laptop when shooting in the field?

Today I answer questions about Sony Vegas Pro, memory card backups, reviewing shavers, a dynamic mic on the end of a boom pole, and a summe...

Tip: Turn computers into external monitors

If you do any tabletop shooting, an external monitor is a must. No matter how well you mark your recording surface, your hands and other ob...

Q&A: Pull focus or autofocus? (and updates!)

Today we talk about pulling focus, camcorder zooming, my "new" editing computer, where my speakers went, and where I picked up my...

Frugal Find: The Dumpster PC (Editor)

Recently I both tweeted and and mentioned in the Q&A show , that I had found something quite spectacular in the dumpster just outside m...

How to fix thrift store tripods

A common filmmaking item you'll often find in a thrift store is the second-hand tripod. These may be in good shape and complete, or the...

Xiaomi Mi5 Review Specification

Successor to the Xiaomi Mi4 so eagerly anticipated his presence by Mi Fans around the world is finally officially released "Xiaomi Mi5...