Resources

Avid Blog
By Oliver Peters.

Avid Users Groups
Worldwide listings of users groups.

CreativeCow.net
Forums, tutorials and news.

Entertainment Law
Articles by veteran entertainment and multimedia attorney Mark Litwak.

eHow
Film Production.

Event Video Production
Tips and Tricks.

Film Ethic
DIY Filmmaking Articles.

HD Filmmaking
Learn about the new Hi-Def formats.

Lighting and Greenscreen
Learn about video lighting techniques and greenscreen chromakey effects.

Making The Film
Quick Start Guide to Filmmaking.

Media College
A free resource website.Topics covered include video and television production, audio work, still imagery and graphics, website design and more.

Micro Filmmaker Magazine
Tips and tricks on all aspects of filmmaking.

Post Forum
Editing, Animation, Compositing, and Multimedia Production.

ScreenSite
ScreenSite facilitates the teaching and research of film/TV/new media and is designed principally for educators and students.

Studentfilmmaker.com
Forums, news, classifieds.

Toronto Film & Video Forum
Tips for Toronto area filmmakers.

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Freebies

Allexperts.com
Get free advice on making films and videos.

Dependent Films
Free forms and templates.

Documentaries
Script templates, budget templates, sample log, transcript and treatments from Chicago Media Works.

Filmmaker.com
588 Free Film Contracts and Forms.

Make-up Effects
Step by Step tips from Lars Carlsson a special effects makeup artist and wigmaker from Gothenburg, Sweden.

Microphones
Types and accessories.

Sonnyboos
Free downloads for filmmnakers.

Television Production
Free, comprehensive course in video production. Interactive, with 500 color illustrations.

Video Media Group
This Yahoo group has free files for download.

eBooks & Guides

Audio
Guide to better audio for video production.

Basic Camera Equipment
What you need to make a movie on a small budget.

Filmmaking Guides
Film School in a book.

How To Edit Video
Basics for Beginners.

Film Network
Filmmaking Guide.

Film Sound Design
Film sound theory.

Filmunderground.com
All stages of the indie film production process..

Guerrilla Filmmaking 101
Guide to Indie Filmmaking.

Handy Tools for Filmmakers
From Big Woo Films.

Indie Film Making
How to make a video.

Movie Making Manual
WikiBooks filmmaking guide.

thesubstream.com
Features an ongoing series of video tutorials focused on sharing the art, science and techniques of DIY filmmaking.

So You Wanna Make a Low-Budget Movie
Simple how-to guide for beginners.

Screenwriting

Screenwriter's Toolkit
Resources for beginners.

Script Scoutz
Screenwriting and Social Media.

Software Resources