Lights, camera, action.. The first word in that phrase is critical to any production. We often see quality content go down the drain, simply because it was too bright or too dark. Finding that sweet spot of a balancing act is not as hard as we think. With some knowledge, practice and creativity you can... Continue Reading →
Healthy Habits to become a better filmmaker | First Time Filmmakers
Filmmaking requires your time, energy and is driven by your creativity. Developing healthy habits early on can benefit you in more ways than one. These tips from WiseMindFilms can be implemented right away to get you motivated and creating. The first thing you can try is unplugging from the world wide web. Instead of jumping... Continue Reading →
GZA’s Liquid Science | Netflix pick of the Week
Liquid Swords is a HipHop classic. Anyone true to the culture, especial those that came from the golden era (90's) will agree. Lyrically this album should still be studied for its witty wordplay, sequencing, and themes. Gza has always lived up to his alias, The Genuis, dropping metaphysical metaphors and scientific similes. Aside from painting... Continue Reading →
Free File |A WiseMindFilms Original Short
Check out our latest #ShortFilm “Free File” Wrong place, wrong time. Our main character finds himself locked in a game of cat and mouse with an opponent that defies the laws of physics. Also be on the look out for our latest episode of #firsttimefilmmakers where we break down everything about this short film and discuss how we could... Continue Reading →
$1 Film Gear | First Time Filmmakers Ep.2
Learn how to stretch your bank and still load up on gear Dollar stores are almost everywhere. If your a filmmaker or video creator you can find some decent stuff there to use on your projects. Before you know it you can acquire a nice arsenal of $1 equipment to use. Episode 2 of First... Continue Reading →
Film industries dirty little secret?
You have to deal with insurance! Yes filmmaking is and should always be about the art and he creative process. But insurance comes into play when trying to make the film come into fruition. This is the part of filmmaking that is not often discussed but should be apart of every creatives curriculum. The lates... Continue Reading →
How to Find the Best Camera
Finding the best camera is difficult for a first time filmmaker. So many options, so many features.....so much MONEY!! There's always a few things to remember when making that first purchase or upgrade if your already a filmmaker. Never forget that although some gear can make a difference in quality and look of finish product,... Continue Reading →
Learn 5 tips for a successful video shoot
There are things that happen when shooting a short film, music video, commercials, etc... that you cant avoid but learning to adapt is part of the fun. Luckily there are a few things that you can control that can help your shoot go a little smoother. Head over to our YouTube Channel and subscribe to... Continue Reading →
First Time Filmmaker Tips | w/Pixar’s Pete Docter
In another round of Filmmaking tips for #firsttimefilmmakers we found another great selection of tips and advice from Pixar’s Pete Docter. He has been a part of Pixar’s team from the genesis and worked on a ton of animated goodness including, Monsters Inc., Toy Story 1&2, and Up just to name a few. In... Continue Reading →
iPhone Filmmaking | First Time Filmmakers
One thing that can bog down a filmmaker is not having gear, or in our minds we tell ourselves we don't have the "right gear". Filmmakers everywhere are starting to shatter that notion and more and more content is being geared towards "Fuck Gear and just Create"! Ok nobody has said that exactly but I... Continue Reading →