Tools of the Trade, Part 1 ~Clinton Harn
Did you miss article 1, Sound Perspectives 101? Check it out here! OK, so you want to know what sound gear and equipment makes great sound for film? Well, before we look at the various “tools of the...
View ArticleWhy I’m an Indie Filmmaker ~Eduard Schneider
First of all, I'm a creator. I’ve loved creating all kinds of different stuff ever since I was a kid. We have the power of free will and the power to create and that is what makes us different from...
View ArticleThe Kid ~Mark Christian
Last April I shot a short film called The Kid with my Canon 7D. I have been using the 7D for a little over a year now and have been very pleased with my results. We shot The Kid using the Sigma 30mm...
View ArticleThe Importance of Sound and Where You Get it From ~Mario Feil
One of the most difficult parts (at least for myself) in completing a film or trailer (or whatever sort of video you are working on) is choosing the right sound. Every time I have a meeting with a...
View ArticleDocumenting Food & Lifestyle in Mexico ~Darryl Thoms
A month ago I was asked by a premium food book publisher to document food and lifestyle in Mexico in full High Definition video. There was an additional constraint – it had to be in a low-impact,...
View ArticleHow to Get Inspired ~Alex Vo
Inspiration can come in so many different ways for me and I’ve noticed lately that my curiosity usually opens myself up to be inspired. I love storytelling and the direction of where my stories are...
View ArticleSharing the Magic of Filmmaking in Rural Africa ~Jeremy Teicher
It was our first day of shooting in Senegal, Africa. Our setting: a small rural village with no electricity or running water. I made a documentary here the year before, but now I was back—with a whole...
View ArticleEverest on Three Wheels ~ Darryl Thoms
Recently, Xorigin.com collaborated with Southern Lantern Films to shoot an overland rally adventure on vintage Chinese Chang Jiang side-car motorbikes, from Lhasa–Tibet–to Mt Everest Base Camp–and...
View ArticleThe Making of “Genesis” ~Mick Jones
Written by: Mick Jones In August I was approached to shoot and direct a mini documentary piece for the launch of the Panasonic GH3 camera. The team being assembled to put the film “Genesis” together...
View ArticleSaving Money at Film Festivals ~Joe Swanberg
Film festivals can be a daunting financial proposition for indie filmmakers, especially if the festival can’t pay for flights and accommodation. I have spent several years traveling the festival...
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