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FAQs, Help, and Tutorials

Sites offering filmmaking FAQs, help and tutorials.

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Reference to idea development, screenplay writing, production, and distribution. Also offers a guide to film schools, newsletter, podcast, and links.

Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made?

Annenberg Media exhibit which presents the moviemaking process, with modules on screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing.

Dogma 2001: New Rules for Internet Cinema

Ten rules to follow when creating internet cinema rather than a film for film festivals.

DVFilm's Digital Video to Film Transfer FAQ

The top ten questions asked by beginning digital filmmakers: how to shoot digital video tape for transfer to either 35mm or 16mm film.

Film Secrets

An educational resource for indie film-makers, including those with little to no film training.

Film-Tech

Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.

FilmAnchor

Offers tutorials and manuals in PDF format. Also includes links to software and screenplays.

FilmHelp.com

An ever-growing compendium of filmmaking help, pointers, advice, and mistakes from award-winning writer and director Greg Pak.

FilmmakerIQ.com

Tutorials, videos, and interviews covering all aspects of production, including screenwriting, distribution, and funding sources. Includes a forum and links.

Filmmaking Stuff

Producer Jason Brubaker's weblog with articles covering production, networking, writing, funding, and marketing.

Guerrilla Filmmaking 101: Motivation

First in a series of articles to guide independent filmmakers without studio backing to a successful completion of their film.

How To Make Your Movie

Interactive CD-ROM that simulates the environment of a film school, allowing users to learn about and experience all of the steps involved in making their own films.

Independent Film Advice

Brief tutorials and links for all aspects of production.

Outside Hollywood

Isaac Botkin's weblog on independent filmmaking tools and techniques. Articles and links.

rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ

FAQ for the newsgroup : rec.arts.movies.tech

So You Wanna Work in Movies?

A real-life guide to working in feature films. Written by Oliver Stapleton, a cinematographer with 28 years experience and 40 features behind him.

Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking

22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts.

YouMadeMeDoIt.com

Weblog chronicling projects in video work and moviemaking. Includes photographs, instructions, and video clips.