Sitting down to write a resume is hard. As a freelancer, it becomes especially tricky since none of the traditional “rules” of resume advice seem to apply. That’s why I’m offering you three “ready-to-go” resume templates that you can customize in less than five minutes
Archives for February 2012
18 Hilarious Filmmaking Jokes from the Internet Meme Machine
It’s time for camera assistants — and filmmakers in general — to get in on the jokes and make their own meme fun. So here’s 20 memetastic memepics to satisfy your cravings for bold white text and filmmaking related humor.
How an Ice Cream Cone Exposed the True Nature of Working Below the Line
As a camera assistant, my job is inherently physical, rough, and full of sweat. Meanwhile, their job is mentally draining, emotionally exhausting, and full of a different kind of pressure. At the time I envied their ice cream cones, but I didn’t bother to consider the weight on their shoulders.
How to Pitch Your Film’s Crowdfunding Campaign to Bloggers the Right Way
if you’re launching a crowdfunding campaign, it’s likely you’re going to try your hardest to get people like me to write, tweet, share, link, and donate to your film. Well, it’s not as easy as it seems. I’m going to help you get publicity for your film the right way.
Avoid These 3 Practical DSLR “Gotchas” for a Smoother Shoot
If you’re working on a gig as a camera assistant (AC), you’re going to find out why some moan and groan when shooting with DSLR’s. A lot of the reason behind these hissy-fits are the camera’s impracticalities in a film production environment — or “gotchas” — and here are three of them that can stall your production or even ruin your footage.
10 Awesome Production Stills That Will Remind You Why You Love Filmmaking
Over at The Black and Blue Facebook page, I held a mini-contest and asked people to submit behind the scenes production stills. Some were funny, some were impressive, and one was even sexy – you’ll see…