by Lunacy Staff | Instructional
We’ve previously written on characteristics to look for when hiring your crew, but here we’ll elaborate on where you can find these crew members. In the world of indie filmmaking, hiring usually happens through word-of-mouth and referrals, but don’t overlook the power...
by Harris McCabe | Instructional
Wide establishing shot… Medium two-shot… OTS single… Reverse… Reverse… Reverse… Punch in for a dramatic close-up… Sound familiar? It’s how most film and television scenes are shot and edited. Sure, it’s a little boring, but it works. And if you have talented actors...
by Allison Ross | Instructional
It’s almost Halloween, and to celebrate this spooky season your friends at Lunacy are bringing you a new video series: LunaTips for your Ghost Stories! In this series, Lunatic and film scholar Allison Ross deconstructs the ghost story genre, focusing on...
by Lunacy Staff | Instructional
Like any other profession, filmmaking has its own specialized lingo. Many of these terms you will only hear on set, but being familiar with them could be crucial to your success in this business. For instance, you might panic the first time you are asked to track down...