Filmmaking Highlights

Learn some quick and dirty, handy tips for shooting sit-down interviews.

Learn how to use a reflective thing to reflect light on a dude's face... all the cool kids are doing it.

Learn a handy rule of thumb for creating interesting compositions: the 'rule of thirds'.

For this episode of Indy Mogul's Mogulween 2009, we're building a Fake Corpse or Dead Body prop.  This special effect prop has been highly requested and fits in perfectly for Halloween decorations or as a filmmaking prop for your movie needs! 

This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video. Learn how to get effective shots with the marxist position, the pan, tilt and zolly.

This edit-in-camera exercise will help you practice your basic shots and see how they shape your film. Not only does it help clarify your story as you understand screen-language terms, using only seven-shots challenges your story-telling techniques.

Sound is one of the most commonly ignored aspects of filmmaking. Take heed of some of these tricks and tips to help you avoid sound issues on-location.

This week and part of Mogulween, Backyard FX pays homage to the Evil Dead series by showing you how to recreate the 'Shaky-Cam' effect made popular by the cult-classic horror film.  Stay Tuned tomorrow for the Indy Mogul Original Short Fan film of Evil Dead!  Happy Halloween!Camera Dolly episode:  http://www.indymogul.com/dollyIndy Mogul's Backyard FX features cheap, DIY filmmaking tips and tutorials including special effects, props, and camera equipment.