Tech Advice

How to Shoot Video on Your iPhone

Cell phone cameras are getting better every year, and while they still pale in comparison to purpose-built cameras, you can shoot decent video using an iPhone.

Turn Your iPad into a Recording Studio with iTrack Solo

Pro audio manufacturer Focusrite has developed a new product called the iTrack Solo that provides you with a two-channel interface you can use right with your iPad.

How to Turn Your Smartphone into the Perfect Video Camera

When you think about what camera equipment and accessories you need to shoot high-quality video, the basics come to mind: microphones, lenses, tripods, and lighting. Just add a smartphone to that mix, and you’re ready to roll! With shooting video on your phone, the basics are exactly the same.

5 Tips for Navigating the Film Festival Circuit

As a filmmaker, there’s nothing more gratifying than screening your work at a festival. It’s a meeting place for seasoned artists and undiscovered talent alike.

Padcaster Turns Your iPad Into a Professional Video Camera

Padcaster ($149) may change all that by tweaking or outright fixing everything that prevents your tablet from being a top-notch video device, good enough for your professional pursuits.

How to Organize Your Audition Schedule with Todoist

Being organized is an enormous help in an acting career, but it’s not something that comes naturally to everyone. If you need some help, you might benefit from the free task organizer Todoist.

How To Record Sound for Video

When recording video, sound is just as important as the visuals. Good audio is incredibly important for video, like audition tapes, web series, or recordings of live performance.

Organize Your Networking Contacts with Brewster

If sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have made it easier than ever to know and follow more people than ever, it’s made keeping track of all your friends in the business time-consuming and even frustrating.

How to Take a Web Series From Concept to Reality (Part 2)

Creating a web series can be a creatively rewarding experience, but how do you get started? Once you're ready to start filming, follow these tips to make sure you get the best results from your time on set.

Actor Audition App Is An Acting Coach on Your Smartphone

Can you pack a full class’s worth of acting advice into a single iOS download? L.A.-based coach Scott Sedita seems to think you can and has set out to prove it with his $9.99 Actor Audition App, a largely static collection of useful tips about auditioning ...