Filmmaking Footnote: The Podcast for Filmmakers and Film Production

Filmmaking Footnote: The Podcast for Filmmakers and Film Production

In each episode, Producer Michael Hall dives into filmmaking and production terminology to help you understand how best to apply to your project. He also shares tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve to help make your project the best it can be. In each episode. Michael explores why having a good filmmaking vocabulary can help you make your filmmaking dreams come true. As Robert Kiyosaki said, "In school, lawyers learn the vocabulary of law, medical doctors learn the vocabulary of medicine, and teachers learn the vocabulary of education... Change your vocabulary. Change your life." A good vocabulary enriches your life and supports you in moving forward with your dreams. Thoughts become words. Words become actions. Actions become patterns. Patterns become you. Because words are a pivot point between thoughts and actions, the words that you use can have a surprisingly profound impact on making your dreams a reality.

Episodes

April 8, 2019 6 mins

In episode 25, Michael talks through why the Axis of Action is essential when shooting and cutting a scene. 

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What is ADR and how does it relate to filmmaking? In episode 24, Michael dives into how ADR can make your film the best it can be. 

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February 1, 2019 6 mins

In episode 23, Michael breaks down auteur theory and how it relates to the film industry today.

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December 31, 2018 8 mins

In episode 22, Michael dives into what an Associate Producer does for a project and how they can bring your project to life. 

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October 31, 2018 8 mins

In episode 21, Michael dives into the roles and responsibilities of Assistant Editors. 

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September 9, 2018 10 mins

An assistant director is essential to have a set run smoothly. In episode 20, Michael explains exactly what the AD does on set and how everything runs smoother because of them.

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August 27, 2018 13 mins

What is a camera assistant? In episode 19 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael talks about what camera assistants do on a daily basis. 

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August 13, 2018 11 mins

What is aspect ratio? In episode 18 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into aspect ratio and how it you can use it in your film to make interesting visuals.

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July 26, 2018 4 mins

In episode 17, we talk through all the responsibilities on and off set for Art Directors and how they can help bring a project to life. 

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July 18, 2018 7 mins

What is the Art Department on a film set and how does it function? In episode 16 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into the different roles in the Art Department and how they bring the creative vision of a film to life. 100 0Art Department In a Film Crew - 016 7:14 What is the Art Department on a film set and how does it function? In episode 16 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into the different roles in the Art Department...

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July 9, 2018 8 mins

In episode 15, we talk everything about guns and explosions in movies and how to keep the set safe.

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July 1, 2018 9 mins

In episode 14, we jump into the basics of aperture and how it can influence your visual style. 

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June 25, 2018 4 mins

What is answer print? In episode 13 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into what answer print means and whether it's still relevant to film and media production.

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June 17, 2018 25 mins

In episode 12, Michael dives into the history of animation and how it has shaped the motion picture industry and how the future looks. 

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June 10, 2018 11 mins

In episode 11 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael talks anamorphic lenses and cinemascope. We dive into how filmmakers use anamorphic lenses today and why this look may be best for your project.

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In episode 10 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael talks about the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC). We talk about how the selective group of cinematographers operates and who gets inducted.

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In episode 9 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). We talk about how AFTRA came to be one of the most important unions in America and how it shaped modern media.

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In episode 8 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael dives into the history of Alan Smithee and how filmmakers used the fake name on projects they didn't like over the years.

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In episode 7 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael talks talent agents. Is it important to go through an agent to find talent for your project? If so, how exactly do you negotiate? We talk about all this and more!

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May 3, 2018 17 mins

In episode 6 of Filmmaking Footnote, Michael talks about additional photography, also known as re-shoots. We talk about why so many Hollywood producers and studios try and cover up re-shoots.

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