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Why didn't we think of this before?
Along with The West Side co-creator Zachary Lieberman, this is my house in Costa Rica for the next two months. Why are we here? To get some work done. Really! Somewhat paradoxically, by separating...
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Why I Lived out of a Suitcase for a Year (And Why You Should Too!)
It hasn't been easy writing a blog about filmmaking without having a project of my own to show since my 2007 fly-by-night production of The West Side. The main reason for this? I tried to get...
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Humanity.TV Wants to Bring Authentic Travelogues to Your Tablet Experience
We often forget (or at least, I do) the fact that the video functionality of DSLRs originated from the desire to put motion picture capabilities in the hands of non-fiction content creators....
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What Would You Like to Do if Money Were No Object?
Being an artist of any kind is difficult, and it's even more difficult if you dedicate yourself fully to that art. Most people don't choose to be musicians, or painters, or filmmakers because they want...
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Red Rocket Travel Slider Might Just Be the Most Portable and Versatile Slider...
We've talked about travel sliders here at No Film School a couple of times before. However, even the smallest of sliders can be a hassle to get into your backpack, and most of them aren't particularly...
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When Shooting a Short Doc in the Wooded Hills of Haiti, Try Not to Use a Palm...
Papa Machete, a short doc centering around machete fencing and shot in Haiti under difficult circumstances, is now screening around the country. Since their successful Kickstarter back in 2014,...
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10 Helpful Tips for Travel & Adventure Filmmakers
One of the best parts of being a filmmaker is having the ability to capture people, places, and ideas that might otherwise go unseen, and then sharing them with the world. More often than not, this...
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The 'International' is a 4lb Tripod Designed for Travel (& Supports Up to 55lbs)
Nice Industries has given birth to many innovations in carbon fiber gear for location filmmaking — notably the Aviator jib and Rocket slider. Their latest is the International, a 4lb travel tripod...
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Filming in a Foreign Place? Check This Explorer's Guide Before You Go
Shooting in a completely new place can be a very rewarding adventure...if you avoid these major rookie mistakes. Traveling on assignment for the first time? Have an upcoming adventure planned where...
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Watch: 5 Travel Tips for Jet-Setting Filmmakers
If a you're filmmaker who travels all around the world, here are some tips that will make each journey a little easier. Traveling can be a headache, especially if you're doing so for a film shoot. Not...
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Finish Your Film in Morocco, Italy, or Finland with These Residencies
Artist residencies provide unique opportunities to focus on your work in exotic locales. Making progress on our films can feel insurmountable at times, especially if we're full-time gaffers or parents...
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Watch: What You Should Pack If You're a Traveling Filmmaker
Every traveling filmmaker's nightmare: forgetting to pack an essential piece of gear. One of the coolest things about traveling filmmaker is getting the chance to capture amazing sites from every...
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If You're a Filmmaker, You May Not Like the TSA's New Airport Screening Protocol
If you're traveling with camera gear, expect your next trip through airport security to be more time consuming. Other than long layovers and cancelled flights, going through security is the most...
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10 Things You'll Need When Editing Abroad
When editing while traveling, you'll need the lightest, safest, and most compact setup possible. Traveling can be a hassle in and of itself, but if you're also going to be editing films or videos...
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Traveling with Batteries? Don't Fly Without Knowing the TSA Restrictions First
Not being knowledgeable about the TSA's rules on flying with batteries could lead to some real trouble. Look at you, you little travelin' filmmaker, with your gear packed up all nice and tight and...
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Essential Stuff You Might Want to Keep in Your Traveling Camera Bag
Leaving on a jet plane for a shoot? Don't forget to pack these essentials. Traveling is stressful enough without the added burden of having to load up all of your necessary gear for a shoot. You take...
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7 Travel Film Tips You Probably Haven't Heard Before
Getting ready to shoot a travel film? Then you'll want to hear what this travel photographer has to say before you go. Traveling to new areas of the world is an incredible experience, especially if...
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U.S. Officially Jumps Aboard the Lithium-Ion Battery Ban
Your camera batteries have officially become a carry-on only item when flying. The FAA and the U.S. DoT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), has officially banned...
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5 Editing Techniques You Can Use to Make Better Travel Videos
Don't leave home without these helpful travel video editing tips. Travel videos are fun to make. Not only do you get to see the coolest parts of the world but you also get to share your experiences...
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WANDRD's Clever DUO Daypack Gives You Protection And Portability
WANDRD's new DUO daypack crams full-size features into a mid-size bag. WANDRD has made a bit of a reputation in crowdsourcing (we covered the last product from WANDRD back in April). Between...
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