Introduction to Voice-Over
Contrary to screenwriting gurus, voice-over can be a handy narrative device. By speaking directly to the audience, rather than dramatizing, voice-over cuts…
TZ32 – Sure-Fire Ways to Raise $500,000
We contacted a man in Burbank who produces low-budget indie films. He gave us advice, and now we have not one, not two, but several…
TZ31 – Location Scouting
The garage became stuffy, so we decided to head out and get some fresh air. No, this isn’t location scouting in the professional, industry term, where often paperwork and legal…
Happy Easter Everybody!
Happy Easter everyone! Carver Haines: bunnies scare me…almost as much as little children
TZ30 – Sound Design
Sound design is when you mix sound elements to give a scene an audible, tactile sensation. This must not be confused with the art of Foley…
TZ29 – Camera Shutter Speed
Ever notice the dreamy quality of a British sitcom? How about the “shellshock” look used in war movies? And we’re all familiar with the look…
28th Episode Spectacular!
Okay. It’s not really spectacular. In fact, it’s sort of a clip show. Sean was sick with a fever, and so we quickly…
TZ27 – Ideal Lighting for Better Video
The term “ideal lighting” may sound pretentious, but we’re not here to impose style. Lighting is ideal when it does not conflict with your finished product; because…
TZ26 – Basics of Tracking Shots
Film buffs adore tracking shots the way the Guinness Book of World Records adore a hot dog eating champion. But tracking shots accomplish a lot more than meets…
TZ25 – The Cutting Room Floor
Unbelievable. Someone managed to steal one of our tapes and leak the footage online. The tape itself contains only leftover footage from the cutting room floor…
