Tips and Techniques

Need something to fill the time between gigs? Here's a list of ten great options for you!

With the future of arts funding in question, it’s more important than ever to develop your own income sources as an artist.

We answer one of the most common questions we receive from members of the ShareGrid community is "What gear should I buy?"

Your network is everything! Being surrounded by an uplifting, motivating network of people who believe in you and support you is crucial to your success in the film industry. In addition to training at a top acting studio, it is very important to know how to network in the film industry. As such, here are seven tips to help you get started.

Want to shoot high speed? Check out this fun guide on how to get the most out of shooting high speed cinematography with the Phantom Flex4K.

The full-frame cinema camera breakdown you need to read.

Online rental coverage comparison offered by LensRentals, BorrowLenses, Kitsplit & ShareGrid

When it comes to flying drones, there are a few important steps you should take before calling yourself a drone pilot. Listen up!

How to find jobs as a filmmaker is never easy. Thanks to companies like Mandy.com, you can give your career a little boost with these helpful tips.

From the MoVI Pro to the Ronin 2, see why gimbals have been a game-changer to indie-filmmaking.

There aren't many cameras in the market that handle dynamic range better than the Alexa Mini. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of our dynamic range.

Discussing acquisition formats, sensor size, lens choice, and how these things will affect the look of your projects, your budget and your workflow.

An easy explanation and guide behind the importance of color bit depth in video cinema cameras.

From YouTube to Instagram: A quick guide on how to use social media from the founder of TheBuffNerds.

A total solar eclipse hasn't come to the US in 40 years. Get out your camera and don't miss this chance.

Casting for your project is never easy. So here are some sure-fire ways to get you the cast you need for your indie film.

Writing a logline is never easy. But if you're seriously about storytelling, then mastering your film's logline is a must.

Becoming a film editor is never an easy or clear path. But for editor Andrea Maxwell, an integral part of the process was simply saying 'yes' to just about everything that came her way.

Finding the right online course for screenwriting takes a little research and an open-mind.

A few must-know tips on how to master your social media game for your next project.

I sat down with cinematographer and ShareGrid member, Jeff Dolen to talk about color correcting as a cinematographer and how the Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel can help.

For climber Lucas Preti and surfer Adam Reynolds, a successful film career is about blending the things you love.

Promotion is an essential part of the film festival process.

Diversifying income is the name of the game for freelancer photographers.

Chase Jarvis shares his secrets to being a master jack-of-all-trades as a filmmaker/photographer.

The creator of Color Finale and Color Grading Central shares his story.

Here are some tax tips on how you can save money and avoid nightmares as an artist.

Shutterstock's Creative Director helps us understand the company's unique findings.

Great tracking shots are easier than ever thanks to DJI, Panasonic, and others.

Gifts that can help your career and won't break the bank.

How to low-light shoot like Stanley Kubrick on a budget.

This Thanksgiving, give your crew something to be thankful for. FOOD!

ShareGrid is proud to be partnering with one of the world's most unique film festivals about drones.

Choosing where to post your video can be tricky. Here's a guide between YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook.

Five tips to save you a location headache while scouting for your next film.

We all know Sundance and Cannes, but what about the thousands of film festivals around the country? As an indie filmmaker or artist, here are 5 reasons why you should try to go to as many film festivals as possibles.