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From filmmaking insights and musings to production updates, a collection of past articles written by me.

short film made with no money

short film made with no money

This short film was made with no money. The rules were 30 seconds – 2 mins long, $13 or less budget. I failed by a few hours in meeting my deadline but here it is. BTS Playlist of making the…

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Writing a Story From Scratch

Writing a Story From Scratch

Writing a story from scratch for a Halloween short film. How I quickly come up with a story for a short film that has conflict. This brainstorm session follows me through my entire idea creation process. Check out Corey Mandell:…

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Make a Halloween short for $13

Make a Halloween short for $13

A challenge to make a Halloween short film for only $13 or less. Must be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length. This is a challenge introduced by BadKarma 714: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2dZLup4pOL0WkJSYIkCng Please like & share this video. ▶ Check…

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Frame Your Story - Viewfinder Hat

Frame Your Story – Viewfinder Hat

Frame your story with the Viewfinder Hat. Available at https://www.jaredisham.com/product/viewfinder-hat/ Please like & share this video. ▶ Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/TheJaredIsham Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jisham?sub_confirmation=1 Get VFX Assets Here (affiliate link): https://www.actionvfx.com/?ref=jaredisham My music source (2…

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$60 Handheld Stabilizer - Budget Filmmaker Gold?

$60 Handheld Stabilizer – Budget Filmmaker Gold?

A look at the Neewer Handheld Stabilizer and how well it works. Neewer Handheld Stabilizer: https://amzn.to/2IBRMtQ Neewer Handheld Stabilizer (Carbon Fiber Edition): https://amzn.to/2DX6vRs Ryon:Lockhart Photography: http://www.ryonlockhart.com Please like & share this video. ▶ Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/TheJaredIsham…

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Filming a Client Project - BTS

Filming a Client Project – BTS

A recap of our time shooting a client project in Seattle with our production company, Stage Ham Entertianment. A quick bite size recap of what it was like traveling to a different state to shoot a project for a client.…

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