Getting Started in Science and Wildlife Filmmaking

If you plan on making a career in wildlife filmmaking, or you just want to start using video as a tool in science education, then you've come to the right place. This website taps into decades of award-winning filmmaking experience to guide you through all the steps of making a film. We'll start with the concept and move through story creation, production and then to your final presentation.

Along the way you'll learn plenty of valuable tricks of the trade that will set you apart from the competition. We'll equip you with solid skills in virtually every phase of the production process. Then we'll make your filmmaking adventure complete by connecting you with the best resources for future education.

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The Production Process

Pre-Production

Production

  • Camera
  • Sound
  • Hosting
  • Directing Talent
  • Lighting
  • Directing the Interview
  • Video Tricks
  • Legal Stuff: Releases, etc.

Post-Production

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