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Comment on My learnings from 3 days at the biggest film & video trade show (NAB 2025) by A Masterclass in Visual Storytelling (Blade Runner 2049) – Standard Story Company

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:31:43 +0000

[…] NAB was so much fun last year – I can’t wait to reunite with creator friends from around the globe, nerding out on the latest audio & video gear, collecting unnecessary swag, and hopefully ending the trip in much better condition than I did last year… […]

Comment on Do filmmakers really need to pay for DCPs? by Hiro

Hiro — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:37:14 +0000

Make DCP yourse;f is great, but beware of stereo mixes bc the dialogue is usually on the center channel so with a stereo mix this channel is empty and can sound weird in a theatre.

Comment on Do filmmakers really need to pay for DCPs? by CdFMaster

CdFMaster — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:48:22 +0000

Also, DaVinci Resolve lets you export your project in DCP!

Comment on My new way to set goals for 2025 (that doesn’t rely on will-power) by A simpler way to set filmmaking goals for 2026 – Standard Story Company

A simpler way to set filmmaking goals for 2026 – Standard Story Company — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:17:34 +0000

[…] time last year, I wrote an issue about a different approach I was going to try for setting goals in […]

Comment on The best ways to make a film? Snowballs & Unfair Advantages by Taking the final steps on my dream short film – Standard Story Company

Taking the final steps on my dream short film – Standard Story Company — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:33:00 +0000

[…] I’m finishing up this last newsletter of 2025 from my parent’s house in Virginia, trying to work as little as possible, but I wanted to finish up what I talked about in last week’s issue… […]

Comment on The Danger of Filming in High Resolution by Calum

Calum — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:12:51 +0000

I think there is a lot to be said about reframing the shot at higher resolutions, not giving you the definitive look you were going for.

I was mainly thinking about the posterity of shooting digital movies. Selecting a resolution means you’re stuck at that resolution, as opposed to film negatives, where it’s possible to rescan the film at a higher resolution.

We will see where the future ends up with digital film though.

Comment on My learnings from 3 days at the biggest film & video trade show (NAB 2025) by What it’s like making a film in China (with strangers) – Standard Story Company

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:30:55 +0000

[…] 29 creators and Hollyland staff in attendance at their HQ. There were some familiar faces from my NAB trip, and plenty of new ones from all around the […]

Comment on A Filmmaker’s Guide to Networking (without being a weirdo) by The Importance of Networking in the Film Industry – Script and Shutter

The Importance of Networking in the Film Industry – Script and Shutter — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:30:52 +0000

[…] for yourself. Begin by crafting a 30-second elevator pitch that clearly shows your role and passion7. This is your first chance to make a good […]

Comment on This issue is filled with typos. Here’s why… by Screenwriting like it’s 1975 – Standard Story Company

Screenwriting like it’s 1975 – Standard Story Company — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:35:29 +0000

[…] of the creative benefits of a typewriter can be gotten from that Cold Turkey Writer app I mentioned in THIS newsletter. I still use that app to lock myself out of distractions and prevent me from going backwards when […]

Comment on The issue I’ve been waiting a year to write… by My new way to set goals for 2025 (that doesn’t rely on will-power) – Standard Story Company

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:00:53 +0000

[…] Last week I broke down how I set my 3 big goals for 2024, and the results. I concluded that (for me) breaking down long-term goals into regular, repeated tasks/habits on a weekly basis is the best way to achieve them. […]

Comment on The issue I’ve been waiting a year to write… by Wesley Irwin

Wesley Irwin — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:31:05 +0000

Description:(A boy looks at stuff through his binoculars until…) I shot this film by my self after looking at ants eat an apple, I am pretty proud of it but I know I can do better. If you see it There is a mark on my lens, I realized it when I was finished making the film. I shot this on a cannon T6 Rebel. I am a big fan of this channel because it helps me so much when I want to film. Your channel actually taught me what sound production is. Thanks for this opportunity Kent.

Comment on What are your filmmaking goals for 2024? by The issue I’ve been waiting a year to write… – Standard Story Company

The issue I’ve been waiting a year to write… – Standard Story Company — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:20:06 +0000

[…] This time last year, I set out 3 goals for myself related to work/filmmaking. […]

Comment on Send me your short films! [CLOSED] by Thomas Gost

Thomas Gost — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:52:19 +0000

Hello Kent,
we love your channel, keep up the awesome work.
My son an I wanted to send you a short film we made.
To bad it is closed.
Greetings from Germany
Take care …Tommy

Comment on Finishing My Film with a Trick from Ernest Hemingway by Mark Twain’s tip (…for making more films) – Standard Story Company

Mark Twain’s tip (…for making more films) – Standard Story Company — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:24:06 +0000

[…] seems you all liked Ernest Hemingway’s tip from a couple of weeks ago, liked so here’s another creative productivity tip from another famous […]

Comment on The Danger of Filming in High Resolution by Dran

Dran — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:51:40 +0000

thanks!!

Comment on A Filmmaker’s Guide to Networking (without being a weirdo) by Wessel

Wessel — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:49:20 +0000

This is the first article I’ve read of yours, and the first “favorites” bookmark I have added in a long, long time. You’ve helped me realise how much of networking is simply being an OK human being. Much appreciated! No response necessary 😉

Comment on 3 Simple Steps to Level Up Your Next Film by Kent Lamm

Kent Lamm — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:56:22 +0000

In reply to Jaclyn Zicko. Good luck!

Comment on Short Film Entries Closed by Kent Lamm

Kent Lamm — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:56:10 +0000

In reply to pankaj madaan. Not sure, probably will do another call for entries in like 2 months

Comment on 3 Simple Steps to Level Up Your Next Film by Jaclyn Zicko

Jaclyn Zicko — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:27:53 +0000

Filming my first short film Monday and will be using tips I’ve learned from the channel and newsletter.

Comment on Short Film Entries Closed by pankaj madaan

pankaj madaan — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:23:31 +0000

When can we expect the short films entry for review to start?

Comment on Send me your short films! [CLOSED] by Kent Lamm

Kent Lamm — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:10:37 +0000

In reply to Aneesh Raikundalia. It's closed for now, but join the newsletter on the homepage here to be notified next time I'm calling for entries!

Comment on The Secret to Writing Strong Endings by Surya

Surya — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:51:42 +0000

Thanks man!! I totally agree with u in every point. It’s important to have a short film to end in an impactful way.
Would love to learn how to write a scene more impactful with the kind of shots we put.

Comment on Send me your short films! [CLOSED] by Aneesh Raikundalia

Aneesh Raikundalia — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:06:57 +0000

What is the e-mail address to send our short films to?

Comment on How a Legendary DP Thinks About Close-Ups by dcorsetto

dcorsetto — Fri, 10 May 2024 03:09:31 +0000

I love that he got whoever was filming to switch lenses in the middle of the interview! This is such a cool observation. I’m a cartoonist (and teacher of making comics), and the past few years I’ve noticed that the “lens” that artists use in comics tends to be very flat and unnatural, especially lately with the overuse of reference software. A LOT of artists are essentially using a telephoto lens on their shots (zooming in to their CG reference images, then tracing), and almost all of the establishing scenes now feature isometric from-above shots with perfect gridded guidelines that don’t taper off, or taper off into perfectly parallel tiles. I feel like it creates a sort of distance between the viewer and the subject.

For us, it’s a LOT more work to create perspective with a wide-angle lens feel, but I think it’s worth it (I just fake it and hope the emotion overrides the inaccuracies!). Thanks for these articles and your YT videos, they’re some of the best & most concise advice I’ve seen on storytelling. 🙂

Comment on Film Credits: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly by Julius Stukes Jr

Julius Stukes Jr — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:12:46 +0000

I love you so much dude. I hope to meet you one day and maybe work with you on any type of project. You inspire me to not quit. Def helped me when I was depressed.

Comment on The Truth About Screenwriting Books by Kent Lamm

Kent Lamm — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:22:57 +0000

In reply to Chip Lane. Will check that out, thanks!

Comment on The Truth About Screenwriting Books by Chip Lane

Chip Lane — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:30:55 +0000

Save the Cat, agreed, is good for structure. I think it should be retitled write for your editor. I’ve read Kill the Dog (Paul Guyot) five times now. It’s by someone who has been and still is writing TV and film. It’s a better book. You should look into it.