Handmade Film Making course is back next week from July 16th. The 10 day course is a guide to shooting and editing video into Day In The Life films, all on your mobile phone. There are tips & tricks for shooting with your phone, including playing...
Question - Will the time difference be challenging for the Handmade Film Making course? I live in Australia. How much time would I need to allocate each day? I am toying with the self paced course, to fit around life. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks...
This past month has been a struggle… feeling tired, unmotivated and riding the emotional rollercoaster thanks to hormones and everything happening in the world. I haven’t really felt like creating, which is unusual for me, but some days I did grab a clip or two of...
One of the questions I get asked a lot is - What equipment or tripod do I use to shoot video clips or Stop Motion from overhead? I’m happy to share what I use now, but don’t believe you need lots of equipment to hold your...
Just wrapped up the May session of my online course - Handmade Film Making. This was the third time to run it during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’ve seen in previous sessions it’s been such a tonic to have that daily creative focus. Participants have a...
I like to join in each time the Handmade Film Making course runs, but I was concerned about the latest session in May because we were still in lockdown and I’d already made films in March and April while Staying Home. I wasn’t sure I...
Last week, I hosted another session of Handmade Film Making during the Coronavirus pandemic. As always, it’s my hope that the daily creative focus is a tonic for those taking part. Giving a chance to concentrate on something new or refine skills and make mini...
“What are the best apps for video editing on your phone?” is a question I get asked a lot. I’ve played with many apps to see which are easiest and intuitive to use, and which have the best features and also, support editing both vertical and...
"I'm thinking about signing up for your Handmade Film Making course. But I'm a bit worried that I won't make the most of it, by not having enough time to make a film each day. I know obviously you want people to put as much...