From filmmaking insights and musings to production updates, a collection of past articles written by me.
In screenwriting the term “vomit draft” will naturally produce the need for a rewrite. Here are 3 tips on getting through your rewrite and polishing your “vomit draft” faster. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Photo by Pereanu Sebastian on Unsplash Check out…
If you wanted to read the 2020 Oscar Nominated Screenplays, then I just made it easy for you. Every year the Academy of Motion Picture
Have you ever wanted to create characters that are as interesting as Quentin Tarantino? Here are a few easy steps to implement that will help you on your journey to get there. Download the Character Development Question Sheet: https://www.jaredisham.com/product/character-development-question-sheet/ Movie…
I’m launching a Patreon page and in doing so I have developed a brand new working unit for all the future films I will be producing through Patreon. I am super excited to start working with all of you who…
Too often I hear people talk about all the projects and ideas they have and then see them do absolutely nothing beyond just talk. Here is are a few thoughts on what it actually takes to be a filmmaker and…
One of the most effective ways to get better at your art, filmmaking or business is to choose the right competition. With the right people to compare yourself to you can easily identify how you can improve every day. In…
Having a good work ethic is one of the most valuable traits for entrepreneurs, employees, and filmmakers. Creating a good work ethic is the start of people taking notice, you learning, and so much more. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Photo by…
Create a sequence in Premiere Pro the correct way. Building your sequences like this and they won’t break and will help streamline your workflow. I have always run into issues with proper sequence creation and often times the default settings…
Every single possible way to get your footage into Premiere Pro CC. I got through every option that is available for importing your footage into Adobe Premiere Pro CC. An editing program does you absolutely no good if you can’t…