When you think about careers in media, lots of the obvious ones might spring to mind: film director, actor, TV presenter, perhaps camera operator. But behind the scenes, there are thousands of careers in media to get involved with. Just think of any feature film you’ve seen; how long do the end credits roll? Film … Read more
Working as a video editor, or elsewhere in post-production is all about attention to detail. Whether it’s working as a video editor for film or TV, or in a specialised area, attention to detail is a must-have skill. But what else? If you’re interested in a career as a video editor, take a look at … Read more
To be a film director, there are some basic items of filmmaking equipment that you’re likely to need. Obviously, a camera goes without saying, but which one? And what else? Depending on the nature of film you’re looking to make, your filmmaking equipment needs might vary. If you’re producing vlog content for your YouTube channel, … Read more
If you’re a beginner interested in learning about filmmaking, take a look at our Top 10 Filmmaking Tips for Beginners below. Whether you’re a complete beginner, or an experienced filmmaker, making a film can be challenging. It’s often a lot of work, and there are several traps you can easily fall into that can affect … Read more
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Want to study filmmaking at one of the best film schools in the UK? Take a look at our list of Top 10 Best Film Schools in the UK, where we share options for specialist film school training degrees in the UK. These film schools all offer high quality filmmaking … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out in photography, or you want to improve your photography skills, you can try out these 5 fun photography activities for kids. These photography activities for kids are designed to boost imagination and inspire creativity. They’re designed for children or young photographers, but adults can absolutely join in too. Take a … Read more
Want to feel more confident on camera? Take a look at our 6 easy to apply tips to boost your confidence when performing to camera. Even the world’s top actors can feel under confident watching themselves back. As Zac Efron told Collider, “I tend to, especially the first time around, pick out every single flaw, … Read more
Comedy screenwriting is one of the most difficult challenges of screenwriting. Just like it can be hard to tell a joke or a funny story, it can be even more difficult to write comedy well. Good comedy screenwriting needs to be original, surprising and full of the right styles. It’s not just about being funny, … Read more
To be a film director, you require lots of varied film directing skills, especially if you want to be ‘successful’. (Success means different things to different people – more on that later). You need a strong imagination, great people and communication skills, and the ability to bring lots of people together around a shared vision. … Read more
As we mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2022, we’re taking a look at the different ways filmmaking and other activities can support with improving children’s mental health. Children’s mental health is at the forefront of conversation, with increasing rates of mental health referrals, increased anxieties and mental health concerns in children and young people. Recently … Read more
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