If you’re interested into becoming a sound guy, or are just interested in expanding your equipment arsenal, remember, almost every film needs a boom microphone kit. Combined with a goo… Read More

The Glidecam is a wonderful device that uses counterweights to allow you to achieve truly professional looking movement shots in your films. Today we’re taking a look at several of the… Read More

As of 2019, Canon is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to DSLRs and compact cameras. Their wide variety of DSLRs, superior color science, and affordable price points means that th… Read More

As a vlogger, purchasing your first DSLR is a very important step in your YouTube career. However, if you’re relatively new to understanding camera gear, you’ll probably be confu… Read More

Sony is well known for its high-quality cameras, which have been steadily improving over the past few years. As vlogging becomes more popular, the market for a good vlogging camera has becom… Read More

Every popular social media platform has a feature that allows users to tag others in comments. It can be as simple as tagging someone’s user name with the “@” symbol. Unfor… Read More

Whether you’re trying your luck at viral stardom, or just looking to have some fun with a few of your friends, YouTube challenges are a great way to produce content you know people wil… Read More

You might be wondering why you would ever need to buy an external recorder/monitor when your camera can already record high-quality video. External HDMI/SDI video recorders can capture highe… Read More

It can be tough finding the right microphone for news reporting and interviews. You need to find a microphone that is easy to carry around, durable and captures high-quality audio. Anyone in… Read More

 Have you ever purchased a brand new camera to spice up your vlogs, only to be massively disappointed when you hear the tinny in-camera audio? We certainly have. We put together this li… Read More

Lighting is very important when it comes to film making. Professional lighting kits are often very bulky and are difficult to travel with. You could use an On-Camera light since they are muc… Read More

So you’ve written your screenplay, assembled your crew, and are gearing up to begin the production process. There’s one big step that may seem unimportant, but it’s very im… Read More

Lighting is very important when it comes to videography and photography. The lights you usually find built-in on DSLR cameras can come off as harsh, negatively affecting how your footage tur… Read More

The boom microphone is one of the most essential pieces in a filmmaker’s arsenal. They’re versatile, relatively easy to control and allow for the highest possible fidelity of sou… Read More

If you’re considering getting into vlogging, or are a veteran YouTuber looking for a new phone to compliment your hobby, you’re probably interested in finding the best phone for… Read More

These days, there are a lot of filmmakers who love using DSLR cameras for their films/videos. DSLRs have become very popular choices for many aspiring filmmakers and even professionals in th… Read More

With the absurd spectacle and visual glory featured in just about any 21st century blockbuster, chances are you’ve probably pondered exactly what it takes in order to make it all come… Read More

Compact cameras, also known as Point-and-Shoot cameras have become very popular over the past years. The image quality you can get, both video and photos from these compact cameras have sign… Read More

With all of the features you’re bombarded with while in the process of purchasing a DSLR, there is one essential feature that can become very easy to overlook – the flip screen… Read More

The Blue Yeti Microphone and Blue Snowball are both popular microphones among content creators. They’re both USB condenser microphones that record high-quality audio. Even though these… Read More

The Blue Yeti Microphone is a very popular choice among content creators such as commentators, podcasters, streamers, and much more. It’s a user-friendly USB Condensor microphone that… Read More

When MotoVlogging, it’s important to ensure that you have high-quality equipment to capture everything you do while you ride. That’s why we’ve done all the research to find… Read More

MotoVlogging is definitely a different style of vlogging compared to what we usually see online. While it definitely is possible to use a DSLR camera or a point-and-shoot like other vloggers… Read More

In the pursuit of YouTube fame and glory, there are many important milestones you’ll reach along the way. Before you start receiving golden play buttons in the mail, you’ll need… Read More

To some, getting started in the film industry as a set production assistant can be a bit discouraging. Getting work in the industry can be inconsistent, so keeping the bills paid on a PA&rsq&hell…Read More

When building a YouTube following, there are a few key things you’ll want to nail down as early as possible. Part of warranting subscriptions is appearing professional – a reliab… Read More

There’s no denying that MyLifeAsEva is one of the most powerful women on the entirety of YouTube. Her personality has accumulated over 9 million subscribers and nearly a billion views… Read More

McJuggerNuggets is truly one of the most odd and unique channels on YouTube. Jesse Ridgway has impressively managed to transition from a few fake viral hits to producing several full fl… Read More

Sam Kolder is famous for having some of the most impressive visuals on all of YouTube. His impressive cinematography skills and awe-inspiring adventures are inspirational to thousands. Despi… Read More

With over 5.5 million YouTube subscribers and an equally impressive 5 million followers on Instagram, Conner Franta is a very impressive creator and influencer. His content is very aesthetic… Read More

With a very innocent, genuine personality, Alisha Marie has managed to earn nearly 8 million subscribers, and almost 3 million subs on her vlogging channel alone. For a YouTuber that ha… Read More

With just under a million subscribers, Sodapoppin is by far the least famous YouTuber we’ve taken the time to write about, but that’s probably because that’s not what… Read More

With 5.4 million subscribers and over 5.7 million Instagram followers, Jaclyn Hill has quickly established herself as one of the most skilled makeup guru’s and entrepreneurs of the las… Read More

Shane Dawson is one of the most highly respected YouTubers of all time. He is one of the only original “titans” of YouTube that has managed to stay relevant and continue to have… Read More

Ian Marcus Stapleton, or Ssundee is known for his family-friendly content, devout christian faith, and unbreakable positive attitude. With over 9 million loyal subscribers and 3.8 billion vi… Read More

Liza Koshy is one of those YouTubers you can watch for 10 seconds and instantly understand why they’re famous. With over 16 million subscribers and a view count just shy of 2 billion… Read More

If you’re passionate about film, or are interested in working in the film industry, you’ve probably at one point or another expressed interest in going to film school. It’s… Read More

Pumping out a new video every single day, Markiplier is one of the hardest working YouTubers on the entire website. As of late 2018, he’s achieved a subscriber count of over 21 million… Read More

While he didn’t invent the vlogging format, Casey originated a style that has arguably left the biggest impact on the genre out of anyone, and inspired countless copycats. Out of all t… Read More

Few people have an editing style as recognizable as Casey Neistat. With over 10 million subscribers and 2 billion views, Casey is a creative genius that has been pumping out consistent conte… Read More

There’s no denying that the audio and visual quality of JackSepticEye’s videos is completely professional. With over 20 million subscribers and 10 billion vie… Read More

At the young age of 17, Tanner Braungardt has taken YouTube by storm, acquiring over 4 million subscribers and a billion views. Making a name for himself with his crazy stunts, jumps and tri… Read More

Markiplier is known for his powerful voice, and being one of the most well spoken YouTubers of all time. Picking up his eloquent vocals requires the right microphone,  so what microphon… Read More

The unstoppable king of YouTube puts out an insane amount of  high quality content. With 65 million subscribers and over 18.5 billion views, he is a force to be reckoned with. If you wa… Read More

With over 14 million subscribers and a view count nearing 5 billion, Romanatwood is one of the most successful vloggers the world has ever seen. Popular for his funny pranks and clickbait ti… Read More

PewDiePie is the undisputed king of YouTube. With over 65 million subscribers, he has the most subscribers by a very large margin, and have gathered a lifetime total of over 18.5 billion vie… Read More

Everyone spends a lot of time researching the right camera gear. From tripods and microphones to lights and lenses, you’ll spend so much time choosing things that when you finally get… Read More

Tanner Fox is on an entirely different level when it comes to teenage YouTubers. With over 8 million subscribers and over 1.5 billion videos viewed, the kid has managed to tap into something… Read More

David Dobrik has managed to gather over 8.5 million subscribers in the short 4 years that he’s been on YouTube, and almost 3 billion views. His unique comedy style mixed with his previ… Read More

Having gathered over 21 million followers and over 10 billion views since his start on YouTube in May of 2012, Markiplier is a force to be reckoned with, and one of the top gaming channels o… Read More

Nobody has been able to break out as unexpectedly and explosively as Ninja, the prolific Fortnite streamer. In under a year he has managed to go from 100,000 subscribers to over 16 million (… Read More

Jacksepticeye has managed to gather over 20 million subscribers and almost 10 billion views as of 2018. Because his life revolves completely around the computer – editing videos and tr… Read More

With 21 million followers and nearly 10 billion total video views, it’s very obvious that Markiplier knows what he’s doing, and that trying to follow in his footsteps to replicat… Read More

If you’re wondering how much money it costs to achieve his quality, or are looking to recreate his aesthetic with a similar camera rig, you’ve probably found yourself wondering w… Read More

When you’re getting started as a filmmaker or a YouTuber, one of the most likely problems you will encounter is shaky footage. We’ve had the tools to combat this for quite someti… Read More

Creating high quality video content requires a good microphone. Historically we’ve always been proponents of “smartphone vlogging”, as modern smartphones usually have bette… Read More

For some completely arbitrary reason, we humans have some strange obsession with numbers in the millions. Getting a million views is one of the first signs you’ve “made it”… Read More

We spend so much time sorting through and choosing the big ticket accessories for our cameras we can forget how important smaller ones can be. If you think about it, the wrist strap is one o… Read More

What does CG Stand For? If you’ve spent any amount of time near film, TV, and media, you’ve probably heard the term thrown around, and you might even have a loose understanding o… Read More

Getting started into the world of filmmaking and YouTube videos can be quite the learning experience for the uninitiated. Once you’ve begun, it probably won’t take you very long… Read More

Note: The Zoom H1 has been discontinued, so we have updated this review to discuss the new and improved replacement, the Zoom H1n. This may come as a surprise to you, but when you’re p… Read More

1. Come Equipped Good PAs have everything they would ever need to do their job on hand at all times. You need a lot more than you would think to do the job well, and running around set tryin… Read More

The days of needing to invest thousands of dollars into equipment to get your content out there have long passed. Today, launching a channel can be done by just about anyone, and we’ve… Read More

Camera settings can be quite intimidating for video production newbies. While a little easier to understand than things like ISO and Aperture, picking the right FPS can be a little confusing… Read More

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When learning the ropes of the film industry, it is inevitable that at some point you’ll find yourself asking the question: What is a call sheet? Everyone’s always talking about… Read More

As a regular person with limited knowledge of the cinematic world, finding thoughtful gifts for film students can be quite a difficult task. What do you get them anyways, another Pulp Fictio… Read More

If you have found your way to this page, it’s likely that you’re having a difficult time finding entry level film jobs. Perhaps you’re not even sure exactly what they are… Read More

As a fledgling content creator or photographer, the amount of gear you’ll need to invest in can be a bit overwhelming. It goes without saying that for producing high quality visuals, n… Read More

You’ve shelled out hundreds for a top of the line microphone and USB mixer to launch your vocalist career. You’re bursting with excitement, until you plug it in and notice you ca… Read More

So you started a Vlogging channel to live the glamorous journey of getting paid to show people how awesome your life is. Everything was working out perfectly, until of course, you ran o… Read More

Whether you’re a photographer, a vlogger, or an independent filmmaker, your image quality is just about the most important thing there is. Today we’re going to help you select th… Read More

Creating the highest quality vlogs. We’ve talked about the all-around best tripods, and the best cheap tripods, but today we’re going to be showing you a definitive list of the b… Read More

While trying to figure out the best way to light your film, you’ve probably heard about Fresnel Lights. Fresnel lights are a tool found on almost any film industry (or theater) set in… Read More

Upon entering the film industry, you’ll inevitably interact with an individual with an important-sounding-yet-vague job title; The Unit Production Manager. Having a good UPM is co… Read More

Your local film industry can be pretty difficult to discover and infiltrate if you don’t have the right connections. Despite how difficult it can be to find a job, it can be very… Read More

Here’s a frequently updated list of some of our favorite Filmmaking Quotes. For more quotes from famous directors, actors, and filmmakers, follow us on Instagram! A team effort is a lo… Read More

 If you have read our guide to all the different types of production assistants and responsibilities, you’ve learned that in addition to Set PAs, there are also office production… Read More

If you’ve read our guide to getting your video seen on YouTube, you probably understand that having an outro for YouTube videos is critical to your channel’s success. Regardless… Read More

It doesn’t matter if you’re a YouTube Gamer, musician, podcast-er or voice actor. If you want to be capable of capturing recordings beyond the quality of all-in-one USB desktop m… Read More

If you’re looking to become a Twitch streamer nowadays, there is a lot of gear you’re going to need to invest in. Desktop microphones, Capture Cards, and Lighting set-ups are all… Read More

So you’re asking all your film industry friends to see if there are any open film jobs going around, and you finally found one. A feature film going into pre-production is looking for… Read More

When you’re starting out as a vlogger, you’ll have a lot of different options when it comes to picking a camera. One option that is often the topic of debate is the GoPro. Almost… Read More

Starting a YouTube channel is an exciting, yet overwhelming task. It may sound straightforward at first, but nowadays you are competing with channels that have massive amounts of resources a… Read More

Whether you’re streaming games on Twitch, vlogging your daily life, doing make-up tutorials, or just making some let’s plays, it’s important that your videos are properly l… Read More

Trying to understand all the moving parts of a production department on a major TV show or film can be a daunting task. In essence, there is a team of PA’s controlled by assistant dire… Read More

It’s no secret that becoming a writer for a TV show or movie is one of the most coveted positions in the entire film industry. The demand is very high.  However, becoming a Hollyw… Read More

You probably already figured out that if you want to be a YouTube Gamer you’ll need to invest in a few things first. Capture cards and desktop microphones are a given, but you might no… Read More

Everybody wants to be a YouTubers these days, but not everyone has the cash for a big fancy DSLR. You already have to spend a ton of money on Tripods, Monopods, and Lighting Kits!  Luck… Read More

When you’re getting your YouTube channel off the ground, having associated social media profiles is very important to maximize growth. Whether you’re a Beauty Guru or a YouTube G… Read More

You launched a YouTube channel to turn your passion for Makeup into a glamorous career. Things were going great until a couple months in. You’re completely out of ideas. Lucky for you… Read More

If you’re familiar with YouTube, or any social media platform for that matter, you’ve probably noticed that larger profiles usually have tiny little icons next to their names. If… Read More

There is a serious shortage of information regarding key production assistants on the internet, so we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to key set PAs! The key set PA is basical… Read More

If you’re taking steps to become a content creator, you’ll need to learn that you can’t just plop any song on your video without acquiring the proper permission. FilmToolKi… Read More

Working in the film industry means dealing with dozens of forms that can be pretty confusing at times. Today, we’re going to be showing you how to fill out a timecard. A Time Card is a… Read More

If you’re in the process of joining the film industry, you’ll likely hear the term “day player” or “additional” thrown around from time to time. The name… Read More

Audio is one of the most important components of a video. Films without solid audio mixes will punch audiences right out of immersion. Uploading a video before properly editing the sound can… Read More

When you’re thinking about becoming a Twitch streamer, there’s a lot of gear you’ll need to invest in. You’ve picked up the best headset, desktop microphone, and the… Read More

So you want to start a gaming channel? Playing video games with millions of fans cheering you on sure does sound a lot more appealing than working in the lumber yard. However, like any job… Read More

A high quality shotgun mic is one of the greatest investments you can make as an aspiring filmmaker or sound guy. The shotgun microphone is a highly directional device used to capture audio… Read More