FAQs Help and Tutorials Resources from Movies Directory

10 Minute Film School - Robert Rodriguez's explanation of the fundamentals of movie-making.

Amateur Cat Films - This site explains in an unusual way how to create a movie.

Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made? - Annenberg/CPB exhibit which presents the moviemaking process with modules on screenwriting directing producing acting and editing.

Cyber Film School Filmmaking Website - Instruction tips advice techniques on how to make produce direct shoot light and edit TV films movies and videos.

CyberTooth's Guide to Filmmaking and Movies - Tutorials on various filmmaking topics and links to filmmaking resources.

Digital Filmmaking Secrets - Online resource center for digital filmmaking with articles on screenwriting directing cinematography and producing.

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 Screenwriting Directing Producing - Suite101.com page about filmmaking. Includes articles links and discussions on filmmaking production direction and the industry.

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

Film Underground - Articles and discussions of practical and theoretical filmmaking.

Film-Tech - Cinema projection tips equipment manual downloads projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers.

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

Filmsmith - Informative tips and help for low or no budget filmmakers just starting out.

Golden Fleece Productions - Advice for independent and amateur film and video makers dealing with the art and techniques of filmmaking.

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 Buy the Right Camcorder - A checklist of things to look out for when choosing a camcorder.

How to Create and Sell a Video - A brief discussion of how to make videos and sell them for profit.

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.

Internet Filmmaker's FAQ - A resource for new and independent filmmakers covering a wide variety of film-related issues.

James Arnett - Guide Book For Guerrilla Filmmakers - Free guide book available to filmmakers online.

Knowledge Hound - Links to how-to guides tutorials and tips on motion imaging screenwriting soundtracks sound effects and sound stages.

Making The Film - This site aims to educate and inspire would-be film-makers. Includes the author's filmmaking diary a quick-start guide to filmmaking and clips and stills.

Papa Tango - Information and tutorials in amateur filmmaking including special effects camera shots lighting and equipment.

Project X - Resources for beginning digital filmmakers.

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

Reel News for Filmmakers - The logistics of amateur filmmaking including getting educated financing and producing the film.

Small Movies - The art and craft of making cinema: the equipment methods and techniques used by hundreds of thousands of people over the last one hundred years.

Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking - 22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts.

Soyouwanna Make a Low-Budget Movie? - This article explains how to make a movie on a small budget from pre-production to production and post-production.

THRAE's Online Guide to No-Budget Moviemaking - Hints tips resources and facts about no-budget moviemaking.

Windows Movie Makers - Online community dedicated in helping beginners to learn more about the moreware.