Film Set 101: Common Filmmaking Terms

Have you ever walked onto a film set and heard some lingo you didn’t know? Film Jams has put together a list of film set slang and some common filmmaking terms in: Film Set 101. Being on a film set can sometimes be like learning a […]

How to Direct Child Actors: 7 Tips

As a director, you may sometimes need to cast a role for a younger child, and directing a child can be quite different than directing an experienced adult. But don’t get frustrated, get Film Jams Tips on how to work with younger actors! Film Jams […]

8 Camera Tricks to Shoot Better Video

This week Film Jams is bringing you 8 camera tricks to shoot better video. Read ahead and watch the video to find out a few simple tools and inexpensive ways to enhance your cinematography. 1. Use a Prism to Create Lens Flares or Bokeh Prisms […]

‘Love Hurts,’ 2018 Tampa 48 Hour Film Project

Our video this week is Film Jam’s entry into the Tampa 48 Hour Film Project, “Love Hurts.” This film was shot in only 48 hours, including the script writing, filming, visual effects, and post-production. No sleep was had, but we packed a lot in and […]

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Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus Unboxing: First Look

This week we check out a really game changing piece of gear for indie filmmakers: The Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus. Armed with this system, you can pull focus wirelessly to capture those in-focus shots that previously may have been difficult to achieve. The Nucleus […]

ARRI Alexa Mini 4K Test Footage

We took our ARRI Alexa Mini out for a spin on the Freefly Movi Pro in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Check out the test footage filmed in 4k in the YouTube link. We recorded ProRes 4444 in camera at 3.2K and upscaled to 4K in […]

How to Light an Interview

Have you ever wondered how to light an interview? In this video lighting basics tutorial we take a look at how to light an interview in the studio using some different lighting scenarios. We’ll take a look at high contrast lighting as well as soft lighting […]

ARRI Skypanel S60 Unboxing

ARRI Skypanel S60 Unboxing & Setup Take a look as we unbox the ARRI Skypanel S60-C LED light. We’ll show you how to setup a Skypanel out of the box. In our ARRI Skypanel S60 unboxing check out what’s included in the light kit, and […]

Jedi: Path of Promise (Star Wars Fan Film)

Star Wars Fan Film Jedi: Path of Promise was created as an entry into Lucas Film’s Star Wars Fan Film Awards for 2016. Our Star Wars fan film tells the story a Jedi in search of a young girl that had a special connection to […]