Question What is the difference between a super objective and a scene objective? Answer The super objective is what the character wants out of life. The scene objective is what the character wants from the scene or the other character. In most cases this will be what the character wants the … [Read more...]
Documentaries & Non Fiction Productions
Insights, links and strategies to producing documentary style productions for television, theater and the internet
Put More Production Dollars On The Screen
April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you look at how many minutes of footage is shot and divide that by the money you've spent, including your own time, you quickly realize just how valuable every second of footage is. With this knowledge in mind you'll realize what every producer who consistently shoots realizes; you want to keep … [Read more...]
10 Scene Analysis Questions
April 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Before you shoot a scene you need to analyze and understand every script beat and emotional change. Story responsibility rests with you as the director. Here are 10 questions to help you find direction: What are the MAIN POINTS to get across to the audience? These are possibly answers to … [Read more...]
Location Lighting for Video & Film
February 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
Regardless of whether you’re shooting a scene for your short film, capturing interior footage for a documentary, or conducting a corporate interview, location lighting can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s a rare occasion when you can point a light directly at someone and have it look … [Read more...]
How to figure your rates?
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Video Production Pricing Question Tim Wuolle Broadcast Media Professional-Available for Freelance Phoenix, Arizona Area Broadcast MediaI was approached to do freelance work on a government project. They want me to shoot and edit using all of my own equipment. I’m using wireless mics, … [Read more...]
HD Video Production
July 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
It would be rather silly to have a website like this and not offer production services. That's how it all began. The productions are carried out under John Holser Production Services To see more production setups and final product click here … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 6
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode Chris is not convinced that "Mellencamp" is a done deal. So, he drives to New York City for a film screening that the William Morris Agency set up with a company called Unapix. The gang is close to having a big name for their lead actor but still needs a significant amount of … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 5
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode it seems Chris is having doubts and may have lost well over $100,000. Just as some are worried he might be ready to throw in the towel, they get a call from a Hollywood agent asking if they would consider John Mellencamp in the main … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 4
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode co-producer John Cocca assures us that this film is absolutely shoot ready. Martin Sheen has his wardrobe. Louise Fletcher has been fitted for her prosthesis. Bob has even chosen camera angles and lenses for each of his locations. The big question is do they have the entire 1.3 … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 3
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode Chris is full steam ahead on the streets trying to find 10,000 people to fund his film. We know they ultimately make this film but does he really get 10,000 people to sign up? Watch this episode and keep watching this filmmaker's journey to Sundance. Sign up for our newsletter to … [Read more...]
