I’ve been thinking a lot about something Shane says: “You have to protect the creative.” Now, he’s usually talking about lighting, blocking, and camera movement. But I think budgeting, expense tracking, and production actualization are part of that craft. These are areas where many filmmakers feel stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly chasing versions, approvals, and corrections. […]
The scene’s set, the talent’s ready, the light’s golden… and then the last charged battery runs out. Nearly everyone has one of these nightmares at least once—either while sleeping, or actually on set. On a fast-paced New York City run-and-gun shoot, a sudden power issue can be a massive blunder, eating through daylight and budget […]
For all of the departments that exist on a film set, all of them rely on one department for a fundamental need. That need is power. The set lighting department—my department—is responsible not only for providing power for the lights that we use on set, but we’re also responsible for powering other departments, like camera, […]
Hey there, filmmakers! I’m your friendly social media expert, Kyra Hurlbut, and I’m ready to help you navigate the exciting world of online platforms. More specifically, let’s talk about something that’s as essential to your career as a well-crafted script: social media. I know, I know. For some of you, the thought of juggling another […]
Can you EVER have enough time? Sort of like saying, “Have you ever put out enough fires?” Whether you’re on set or navigating pre-production, development, or post it seems that your destiny in life is to be busy. As a filmmaker, there is always something to DO. So how can you improve the effectiveness of […]