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This is another of those things that should be obvious to every filmmaker preparing to shoot their big project, though sadly it slips through the cracks.
When a distributor looks for films to pick up, they want to see that several things are in order. One of those things is behind the scenes stills and video. The stills being a tad more important because they can be used for posters, promotions, etc... Still photos are NOT the same as grabbing a frame from your...

Light and Shadow Boot Camp is a three-weekend, intensive, hands-on workshop for independent filmmakers and students who want to learn fast, simple and effective lighting techniques without a big-studio budget.
The Boot Camp will emphasize demonstrations, hands-on practice and Q&A's to...

How can I be the next great documentarian?
Here's a start:
 

Keep your eyes and ears open.

There are so many unexplored topics out there, some that you have never considered. Listen all of the time and hear others' stories.

Pick a subject you're passionate about and find its story.

You might want to make a documentary about music, but...

The aperture controls how much light enters the camera. The basics are as follows:
The higher the F-Stop, the less light enters the camera, the lower the F-Stop, more light enters. F2.8 is low, and alot of light. F16 is high, and is very little light.
Aside from light, the aperture also plays a part in how much depth of field the image will have.
What is Depth of Field?
Depth of field is how much of the...