List of great sites for filmmakers…
Here are some great filmmaker’s online resources
http://www.filmsound.org – info for sound-design and foley in film
http://www.visualeffectssociety.com – you guessed it
http://www.cinematography.com – forum with great topics and info
http://www.cinematography.net/ – info for Cinematography
http://www.plotbot.com – Plotbot is web-based screenwriting software. You can write your script with as many or as few people as you want
http://www.rivalquest.com/guerilla – guerilla style filmmaking resource
http://www.sonicvisualiser.org – free audio file editing software
http://www.youtube.com – sorry, bad joke huh
http://www.rondexter.com – great how-to info
http://www.moviemaker.com – all types of film making resources
http://www.independentmediapros.com – network of composers, sound-designers and indie bands
http://www.filmmakermagazine.com – pretty much self explanitory
http://www.cinematographers.nl – the self-proclaimed cinematographers encyclopedia, lists biographies of all the major cinematographers
http://repairfaq.cis.upenn.edu/sam/icets – info on how common types of video media are transmitted
http://www.bblist.co.uk – equipment sales
http://www.kitmondo.com – used broadcast equipment
http://www.ritzcamera.com – camera sales
http://www.wtsbroadcast.com – used equipment sales
https://shootingpeople.org – network dedicated to the support and promotion of independent filmmaking
http://www.openfilm.com – high-def film hosting site with festivals
http://www.bigstar.tv – high-def film hosting site with festivals
http://www.studentfilms.com – student resources and festivals
http://www.productionhub.com – Media jobs and gigs
http://www.hollywoodeasttv.com – Network of film professionals
http://worldwideindieproducers.ning.com > – Network of film professionals
http://www.massify.com – Indie film collaboration site
http://www.filmcommunity.com – Network of film professionals
http://www.thefilmportal.net – Network of film professionals
http://www.indiebacklot.com – Network of film professionals
http://indieproducer.ning.com – Network of film professionals
http://bollywoodjobs.ning.com – Network of film professionals
http://wannabestudios.ning.com – Network of media professionals
http://digitalmoviealliance.ning.com – Network of film professionals
http://reelmix.com – film crew finding resource
http://www.crewplay.com – film crew finding resource
http://actorsconnect.com – film crew finding resource
http://www.aaton.com – high end recording gear
http://www.yb2normal.com/fancy.html – do-it-yourself camera stabilizer instructions
http://www.videocopilot.net – visual fx tutorials
http://paulzadie.com/free-stuff – a collection of production related forms and templates
http://www.screenhub.com.au – media jobs
http://www.assistantdirectors.com – links for services
http://www.studentfilmmakers.com – great resources for production
http://networking.studentfilmmakers.com – great network for student filmmakers
http://www.freesound.org – thousands of free user-uploaded sound effects
http://www.soundjay.com – free sound effects
http://www.soundsnap.com – sound effects, 5 free every month
http://www.afci.org – The Association of Film Commissioners International
http://www.artoftheguillotine.com – film editing knowledge database and forum
http://www.blssresearch.com – budget management and info
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/ – forum for all filmmaking queries
http://www.wreckamovie.com – online film production collaboration site
http://www.inktip.com – source for screenplays and writers
http://www.myproducer.tv – showcase your indie film and find collaborators
http://reel-exchange.com – find pre-screened film production services
http://reelmix.com – a crew and service finding resource
via linkedin.com
This is a first for me. I have never before posted a Linked-In Discussion. However, James Hughes has compiled a rather impressive list of web sites for filmmakers.
James Hughes is Co-Owner at Independent Media Pros.
Thanks James!
John
John Ayers 