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Top Five Pieces of Equipment Every Independent Filmmaker Needs

Top Five Pieces of Equipment Every Independent Filmmaker Needs

by Milo Garner | 13 February, 2019 | In Our Opinion

The practical side of filmmaking can be a daunting one but it is well worth reading into so that you know what kind of equipment you would like (and can afford) to use! We at Raindance have a basic guide on the essentials and a few examples to get you started. Keep in...
Why Every Filmmaker Should See Peter Jackson’s Debut

Why Every Filmmaker Should See Peter Jackson’s Debut

by Milo Garner | 17 January, 2019 | Directing, Film History, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career

Peter Jackson’s debut Bad Taste recently turned thirty. Here’s why every aspiring filmmaker should see it.   These days, Peter Jackson is something of a one-man film industry. Following The Lord of the Rings – one of the best and most successful big-budget...
Can a No-Budget Film Be a Masterpiece? Yes.

Can a No-Budget Film Be a Masterpiece? Yes.

by Milo Garner | 11 January, 2019 | Directing, Film History, Filmmaking, Producing, Technical Craft

The most common complaint of an indie filmmaker is money. And to be sure, sometimes you can’t do without it. Historical epics, soaring space operas, massive scale thrillers – these genres, by their very nature, are never cheap. But many indie filmmakers are not trying...
Why Low-Budget Filmmakers Shouldn’t Skimp on Location

Why Low-Budget Filmmakers Shouldn’t Skimp on Location

by Milo Garner | 7 January, 2019 | Directing, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Technical Craft

‘Choosing location is integral to the film: in essence, another character.’ – Ridley Scott   The Problem: Picture the scene: you’ve got hold of a 4K camera through a series of promises and assurances so convoluted you can’t remember who you owe what...
[BOOK REVIEW] Master Shots by Christopher Kenworthy – Vol 1 – 2nd Edition

[BOOK REVIEW] Master Shots by Christopher Kenworthy – Vol 1 – 2nd Edition

by Sylvie Dumont | 26 November, 2018 | Book Review, Directing, Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, Producing, Technical Craft

If you’ve ever been on a film set, you know that there’s no single way things are going to go. Unexpected situations pop up left and right – a light breaks; it starts to rain; an actor refuses to interact with the hired monkey you hired for exactly one hour on...
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