Lights.Camera.Action! Get your filmmaking hat on and start brainstorming one minute short film ideas! Film Riot is bringing back there short film competition full of new prizes. With four categories to judge this year creators will have more opportunities to win. Judges include Film Riots very own host Ryan Connolly, Along with Shane Hurlbut, Jason... Continue Reading →
Using leading lines to your advantage
Leading lines are everywhere. Literally everywhere if you know what your looking for. This composition technique is used a lot and sometimes it's so subtle you don't catch it right away. So what are leading lines? Well basically when shooting photos or videos it's when the creator uses "lines" to draw the viewers attention to... Continue Reading →
Camera Bundle Free #Giveaway
If your looking to start creating then this is your chance to win a really dope starter kit. This giveaway is brought to you by Justin Porter Media as a way of #payingitforward The kit includes: Nikon D3300 35mm F1.8 Prime Lens 2 batteries Charger Rode Videomic This being the same camera that was given... Continue Reading →
7 video Lighting tips for YouTubers and Filmmakers
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 →
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 →

