Members of KSUIF have learned to additionally educate themselves outside of the Kent State curriculum, whether it be looking online for useful websites or helpful youtube channels.
It is important to know all of the specific positions available for film or television projects, from pre-production to the premiere. To find where your personal strengths are, it is important to do a little research on specific jobs and positions that interest you. Here at KSUIF, we provide hands-on experience in every department of filmmaking during every step of a project. Here are a few helpful supplements that we recommend to get you more immersed in this exciting profession!
General Filmmaking Articles & Tips:
No Film School: https://nofilmschool.com/
Film Riot: https://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot
How To Film School: http://howtofilmschool.com/
Guide to Cinematic Terms: https://seatup.com/blog/guide-to-cinematic-terms
Film Production Positions & Hierarchy:
Crew Positions PDF: crew-roles-and-departments-guide
Chain of Command PDF: chain-of-command0
Pre-Production Tools
Celtx – Online Scriptwriting Studio: https://www.celtx.com/
Final Draft – Script Writing Software: https://www.finaldraft.com/
Lynda.com Videos:
Transitioning from Photo to Video
Chad Perkins: Creating Short Films From Start to Finish
Rich Harrington: Anything You Can Think Of
Filming in Ohio:
Ohio Film Office: https://development.ohio.gov/filmoffice/default.html
Greater Cleveland Film Commision: http://www.clevelandfilm.com/
Youngstown Film Commision: http://www.youngstownfilmcommission.com/
Columbus Film Commision: http://filmcolumbus.com/
SAG/AFTRA Ohio & Pittsburgh: https://www.sagaftra.org/OP
Set Design & Props:
Prop Master Secrets: https://bit.ly/2IN40Ta
Line Producing & Unit Production Manager:
Line Producing: http://lineproducing.com/
Unit Production Management: http://getinmedia.com/careers/unit-production-manager
Locations:
CLE Film Commision Location Database: https://bit.ly/2rLGIlY
Lighting Grip & Electric:
Grip Tips Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2GlZi9E
101 Grip & Electric Tips: http://howtofilmschool.com/101-grip-electric-tips-to-live-by/
Film Festival Submission Sites:
Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/