The Filmstro Blog

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Can I become an actor without formal education?

Can I become an actor without formal education? Acting is a career coveted by many. Taking centre stage, stealing the limelight and wowing people with your skills is often the main reason people aspire to be actors. But the truth is, it’s hard to break into acting especially if you don’t know how to go […]

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The ULTIMATE Guide to Growing your YouTube Channel

The ULTIMATE Guide to Growing your YouTube Channel A YouTube channel with a huge following and millions of views is a dream for many. But what many aspiring YouTube channel owners don't factor in is the amount of hard work and persistence that comes with that. Millions of subscribers and views for your content doesn’t […]

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How to write a film review - The ULTIMATE guide

How to write a film review - The ULTIMATE guide A film review sounds easier to write than it is. When tasked with reviewing an audiovisual piece, you realise there is more to it than hitting your keyboard and start writing. A review should give the reader enough info to judge whether or not they […]

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The best video editing laptops

The best video editing laptops Video editing is now so engrained in what we do, from social media to YouTube to feature films, that you actually need to work wherever you are. But if you are editing on the go you’ll need a laptop that’s up to shape! One machine that every video editor should […]

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Every screenwriting type you SHOULD know

Every screenwriting type you SHOULD know. Scriptwriting plays such a crucial role in any film or play. It's probably the most important part of any film, even though many spectators won't know about it. Big budget films hire a team of scriptwriters to come up with every bit of the script. But if you have […]

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Top tips for organising Premiere Pro efficiently in 2021

Top tips for organising Premiere Pro efficiently in 2021 Every video editor dreams of having an organised filming and editing system. The truth is, working on multiple projects can be draining and ineffective. Hence there is a need to have things organised and moving, especially in Premiere pro. Getting organised will also make it easy […]

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The top screenwriting mistakes - 2021

The top screenwriting mistakes - 2021 Writing is something which is considered by many people as something hard to do. Creating a dialogue that will end up entertaining your audience is hard. It's hectic for the screenwriter to capture every word said by the actor and make it stand out. Making those conversations and bringing […]

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Where can I get free drone footage?

Where can I get free drone footage? Drone footage has completely changed the game for many filmmakers. Traditionally, getting aerial footage meant going up on a chopper with a camera crew on hand. But with drones all you need is an unmanned aircraft, a good control pad, and basic maneuver skills. Oh, and do not […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Sound Design

Everything You Need to Know About Sound Design

Everything You Need to Know About Sound Design. Sound is an important element of any film. It's through the sound that viewers get to feel the tone and atmosphere of the film. Through sound design you can create a truly remarkable scene after another, giving you a great film in the end. Sound design is […]

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