Articles | Here you will find News & Articles on various filmmaking equipment and popular questions can be found here. We also plan to review different Christian Filmmaker events and experiences. If you have any questions or requests for types of articles please contact kyle @ praisepictures.com.

Pre-Production: A Neglected Art - Pre-Production is often overlooked by first-time filmmakers. Mikel Wisler speaks about the benefits of proper planning before shooting, and what kind of headache it can save you if you spend the time.

Going Into Business NEW! - The Staron Brothers (Nick & Chris) show us all the hurdles and red tape one needs to cut to start a business. There is lots of information in this article, and it should be a useful resource for those interested in starting a production company.

Low-Budget Filmmaking - Filmmaking on a low-budget can be tough, and there is much to think about when venturing into those waters. Some compromises must be made and a lot should be kept in mind when choosing stories, locations, talent, equipment, etc.

Christian Film: Making a Living? - The question mark next to this article's title is no mistake. Can you really make a living just making films? There are some myths I wish to dispell in this article. Take a look at some of the most successful people. Just films for income? Nope.

Networking: The Resources - (Part 2) Networking is something needed. Unfortunately not many know how essential or easy it is. Hopefully this article can serve as a slap upside the head to all of you out there who use the resources everyday that could help you, and don't let them.

Networking: The Philosophy - (Part 1) Networking is something needed. Unfortunately not many know how essential or easy it is. Hopefully this article can serve as a slap upside the head to all of you out there who use the resources everyday that could help you, and don't let them.

Getting Started in Christian Films - This article will give you an idea on how to start in Christian Filmmaking. If you want to produce, write, act, etc. there is a section of this article for you. Some common questions are also answered at the bottom in a Q & A format.

Your First Time on a Film Crew NEW! - What should you expect your first time on a film crew? How should you act? Should you stand against the wall with your thumb in your mouth? How does this "set etiquette" thing work? Read and find out.

Color: Visual Music - Color is an amazing tool in the hands of the filmmaker, and digital technology has now made it even easier to tell your story through color-correction and other processes. What should you keep in mind when developing a color pallette for your film? Read and find out.

Cinematography: Your Window, Their World - This article focuses on cinematography and camera work. What you need to think, why you need to think it, etc. There is so much to keep in mind when shooting a film, video, etc. Hopefully this article lays the core groundwork.

Aspect Ratios: Which One? - The aspect ratio used for a film is the window through which you see it. It determines a lot more than you might think. This article talks about what kinds of things you need to keep your eye on to choose the proper fit for your film.

The Digital Camera Assistant NEW! - Mike Thorn discusses the Do's and Don'ts of Camera AC'ing. What kind of gear should you have? How do you work together with the DP in the most efficient manner? What should I be expected to do and pay attention to?

35mm Adapters, an Overview - Part 1 of an overview on 35mm Adapters. They are excellent, however, much should be considered before jumping into the world of adapters. Far too many people find out that it's not what they expected. Hopefully this article can fix that.

Five Tips: Lighting Faces for TV - Chuck Peters takes us into some of the core techniques used in lighting the faces of talent on camera. Topics covered are 3-Point Lighting, Hard & Soft Light, Difficult to light subjects, and lighting the whole shot, not just the subject.

Screenwriting: Enough Syndrome NEW! - Eric M. Boellner discusses the "enough syndrome" that curses screenwriters and the impact it can have on their stories. We always should strive for excellence, and never underestimate the value of a "second look"

Five Tips: Formatting Fonts - Chuck Peters goes over the mistakes of first time graphic designers, and what kinds of techniques should be used when involving text in your images and video. Getting your message across clearly and quickly is the key!

H.264 - Fixing Gamma Issues - This tutorial shows you how to fix the ever present Gamma error apprent in Quicktime H.264 compressed content. You will need Quicktime Pro to fix the issue.

Do You Want Fries With That? - Don't you wish you could "have it your way?" Chuck Peters talks of the future of on and offline video distribution. He talks about where we are, why we're there, and where we should shoot for in the future.

A History & Overview of Christian Films - Dave Christiano & Barry Bowen take us into how independant Christian Films got started. They start in the 40s and move all the way to the 80s where things took off and landed us where we are now.

Kendrick Brothers and Sherwood Baptist Inspire at Film Festival - Kyle talks about the inspiration Stephen Kendrick was at SAICFF, how his example is one to follow, and how their church as a whole should be a beacon to all of us.

San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival 2009 - Kyle Prohaska recently attended the 2009 SAICFF and had a wonderful time. Read about the experience, who was there, what kind of things happened, and how the entire week was a wonderful Blessing!

A Miracle of God - One of many days on the set of Standing Firm where God showed up in a big way! Read about what happened that day and how God had his hand on the shooting period last summer.

The Heartcry of a Christian Filmmaker - This was a Blog post on the Standing Firm blog in June 2008. This post expresses the heart of Praise Pictures, and the duty we have as Christians...and especially Christian Filmmakers.