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12/07/2023

To our Moviesoft customers, Moviesoft has been acquired by Entertainment Partners, the makers of Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling. Both are now available for purchase globally, directly at: ep.com/ep-store

As part of this change, we will be sunsetting this page. To stay up to date on Movie Magic releases and news, be sure to follow the EP’s Movie Magic page: https://www.facebook.com/moviemagic

15/09/2021

How to Create a Realistic Budget for any Type of Films
This practical guide will help you comprehend the philosophy behind creating a film budget and how film budgets are articulated.

https://moviesoft.com/product/creating-a-film-tv-budget/

Whether you are a new producer or production manager, this guide is designed for anyone setting out to create a budget for the first time

23/07/2021

Free eBooks - Screenwriting & Film production
https://moviesoft.com/product/whos-who-on-the-set-below-the-line-part-1/
Final Draft LineProducer Filmbase Filmmaking Stuff

My Pocket Guide is a collection of free books which helps you to build knowledge faster and easier regarding any topic related to films.

17/06/2021

Check out our new Film Industry FAQ.
https://moviesoft.com/film-industry-faq/

Scriptmag.com / Script Magazine

Film industry FAQ. We answer the important questions you're asking about the film industry and having a career in film and television.

27/05/2021

Film Industry Online Training

Our live online training courses offer important strategies that will put you a step ahead of the rest. A range of topics feature important aspects of filmmaking, such as developing and financing your first feature film and keeping your production on budget.

https://moviesoft.com/product-category/moviesoft-film-industry-training-courses/
Final Draft Entertainment Partners

Moviesoft offers online film industry training courses for film and television professionals and those looking to advance their careers.

11/05/2021

NEW! Welcome to Moviesoft Personal Webinars, covering topics related to film production. What do we mean by “personal” webinars? Our webinars combine the advantage of watching and learning when you want, where you want, and then interacting with the instructor on your own time.

Rather than paying money for a live webinar, only to not have the opportunity to ask your question because they’ve run out of time – or, if you’re a bit too shy to ask your question in a crowd – you can get the same information to watch at your convenience, then schedule a one-on-one session with the expert to address your specific needs.

https://moviesoft.com/product-category/Moviesoft-Personal-Webinars/
Final Draft Entertainment Partners

Our webinars are all hosted by recognized industry professionals and are split between course presentation and time allocated for Q&A.

29/04/2021

Movie Magic Courses

Screen Skills Ireland is delighted to offer two courses, tutored by experienced line producer and trainer Brian Donovan, which will cover the time-saving facilities of Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling.

Tutor: Brian Donovan, Line Producer
Date: Monday 31 May 2021
Duration: Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June (9.30 - 12.30)
Venue: Online
Cost: €250

Apply now:
https://www.screenskillsireland.ie/course/movie-magic-budgeting/
Entertainment Partners

This course is run in partnership with Screen Skillnet. Participants will be taught the time-saving facilities of EP Movie Magic Budgeting, the industry’s most widely used scheduling and budgeting software. Budgeting This will enable them to compile their budget in the most effective way and allow...

15/04/2021

Film set etiquette: the world of filmmaking has its own set of spoken and unspoken rules. Knowing them, would assist one with integrating into the film industry smoothly.

While every film set usually has its own set of production rules and set etiquette, here we offer you to take a look at top 3 unspoken rules of filmmaking.

https://moviesoft.com/top-3-rules-of-film-set-etiquette/
FinalDraft Movie Magic FilmCrewBuilder.com

Film set etiquette. The world of filmmaking has its own set of spoken and unspoken rules. Knowing them makes for a successful film career .

31/03/2021

Filmmaking Cliches
One of the most common challenges for novice filmmakers is to present novel ideas without presenting a cliche. While it’s a goal of many, it can also be a common pitfall. Filmmaking cliches are typically common elements of the filmmaking process that filmmakers use to produce films.
https://moviesoft.com/filmmaking-cliches-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Filmmaking cliches are common elements of the filmmaking process that filmmakers use to produce films. Here are some ways to avoid them.

11/03/2021

Mentors. Behind the most accomplished minds in any business is a great mentor. How does one find a mentor in the industry?

You have probably heard that in order to succeed in the entertainment industry, one needs connections. Essentially, the film business is built on interpersonal communication and knowledge of other well-connected people.

But simply knowing people in the industry is not enough. Years of experience, good reputation, and wisdom is what a lot of starting filmmakers struggle with.

Is there one particular person who can provide all of this?

In fact there is. This person is a mentor.

https://moviesoft.com/finding-your-mentor-in-the-film-industry/

A mentor brings years of experience, reputation, and wisdom to what a lot of new filmmakers struggle with. Do you have the right mentor.

04/03/2021

Creating the Film Budget

Without a film budget, you can’t bring your vision to life.

The creative vision is completely framed by the film budget. It’s what separates fantasy from reality. A writer can build the most extravagant and fantastical worlds imaginable. Yet nothing will hit the screen unless there is an adequate budget for it.

No budget. No movie.
https://moviesoft.com/creating-the-film-budget/

Creating a film budget is an integral part of the production process. Without a film budget, you can’t bring your vision to life.

02/03/2021

There are key considerations when creating the film production schedule.

Shooting a movie is not an easy endeavor. Film production requires a lot of money, time, and most importantly planning.

A period set for scheduling and planning the shooting, known as pre-production, is arguably as important as production itself.

More time and effort one inputs into pre-production and the film production schedule, smoother and better organized the rest of the set will grow.

https://moviesoft.com/keys-to-creating-the-film-production-schedule/

Shooting a movie is takes a lot of patience and planning. Here are the important keys to creating the solid film production schedule.

25/02/2021

COVID-19 has changed filmmaking for good.

Filmmakers and studios respond to the important historical events of our time through the guise of stories. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. The virus has created the biggest cultural shift since WWII. So, it will be interesting to see how many films in the next few years embed the pandemic into the narrative.

https://moviesoft.com/should-covid-19-be-incorporated-into-your-story/

COVID-19 has occupied our lives for over a year now. But when it comes to developing TV and film, do we want it to be part of the story?

23/02/2021

Watching Films for Structure

It's often said that in order to become a good filmmaker, one needs to watch a lot of films. Filmmakers have always been inspired by their predecessors, colleagues and competitors' works. As a result, one can learn a lot through analysis and observation. But what do you actually look for when watching a film? What elements captivate the audience, improve a film overall and teach you about filmmaking?

Here are 5 elements that we suggest to pay attention to while watching a film:

https://moviesoft.com/5-elements-you-should-pay-attention-to-while-watching-a-film/

Watching, analyzing and observing films is a must to become a good filmmaker. But what do you look for when watching a film?

18/02/2021

Out of boundaries, creativity comes

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, multiple release dates of promising Hollywood flicks, such as new James Bond film No Time to Die or Denny Villenueve’s Dune have been pushed for more than a year.
But how do production companies and streaming platforms find ways creatively to incorporate COVID reality into filmmaking?

https://moviesoft.com/covid-effects-on-the-film-industry/
Final Draft

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world. The film industry is no different. We discuss the realities of COVID and filmmaking.

16/02/2021

The New Wave Filmmaker is more than a Director
Portable cameras and the advent of YouTube are what has borne in the new wave.

As filmmakers can now conduct the entire process themselves, it allows the new wave more control. Hence, this is in opposition to the typically large film crews and meddling executives.

https://moviesoft.com/filmmaker-is-the-new-film-director/

Becoming a filmmaker has never been easier. Equipment is faster and cheaper to access. Today's filmmaker is more than just a director.

11/02/2021

A day on a Film Set

With early starts and late finishes, a film production can be just as physically demanding as it is mental. A shooting day is an element of film production that reaps the rewards following days’ end. The intense hours you put in on the shooting day will ideally lead to a better end product. And a sense of accomplishment.

How does the average shooting day unfold? Let’s look.
https://moviesoft.com/shooting-day-on-a-film-set/

Considering a job on a film set. What is a typical day like. Read more to find out how you might spend a typical shooting day on a set.

09/02/2021

Mediation Offers Mental Benefits to Help the Creative Process

More and more people are discovering the impeccable physical and mental benefits of meditation. And thus, they incorporate this practice into their everyday life. Accordingly, many filmmakers, musicians and artists practice mindfulness daily.🧘‍♂️

https://moviesoft.com/meditation-for-creative-people/

Meditation can help one achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm, stable state. Many filmmakers, musicians and artists practice it daily.

08/02/2021

Movie Magic Scheduling 6 - New Update available (6.02.413)

🎬 Updates to sorting by finish and start date fo fix bug that was corrupting schedule file (.msd).

📑 Update to Element Manager and empty values to resolve bug that was corrupting Library file (.mbl) and causing issues when opening the Element Manager.

Click here to download the latest MMS 6

https://moviesoft.com/moviemagic-download-centre

04/02/2021

Finding a Line Producer for your Film Project
The line producer is one of the key crew members for any production, bar none. While each production needs a director and cinematographer, a line producer holds the production and its budget together like glue. The line producer always balances the creative needs vs budget constraints.

https://moviesoft.com/finding-a-line-producer-for-your-project/

You have a new film project and need to build your crew. First, you need to bring a line producer on board. Here's some tips to finding one.

03/02/2021

In today’s film industry, more and more movies and TV series are being produced based on novels.
In this book, we will explain the differences between writing a book and writing a screenplay, from a style and technical standpoint as well as a story point of view.

https://moviesoft.com/product/film-and-tv-adaptation-for-novel-writers/

This book explores the techniques behind writing the adaptation and the angles to consider when turning a book into a screenplay.

02/02/2021

🎬 5 Skills to Become a Successful Filmmaker

What does it take to be a successful filmmaker?

It takes a lot. But the rewards are limitless.

Filmmaking requires plenty of time, motivation, and strength. Being a filmmaker can be stressful. A profession where one is faced with constant challenges, compromising, and sacrifices. Those are the filmmakers who integrate a certain skill set into their lifestyle.

Here are the five skills that one can enhance in order to become a successful filmmaker.

https://moviesoft.com/5-skills-every-filmmaker-needs-to-be-successfulr-career/

Becoming a successful filmmaker is a challenge to anyone getting into the film industry. It takes a lot. But the rewards are limitless.

01/02/2021

Short Film Festival – Developing a Strategy

When it comes to entering your film in a short film festival, developing a strategy is a key to success. You have to determine what is most important in terms of building momentum for your film. Here are some important tips to get you started.

https://moviesoft.com/short-film-festival-developing-a-strategy/

Considering entering a short film festival? Learn to compete by creating a strategy for major international and smaller short film festivals.

29/01/2021

Production Schedule vs Shooting Schedule

By Dewi Griffiths

There is often a great deal of confusion between what is referred to as a Production Schedule and a Shooting Schedule.

The Production Schedule is what you are budgeting for the entire length of the production.

A Shooting Schedule is usually a concentrated period when the film project is shot, aka Principal Photography.

https://moviesoft.com/production-schedule-vs-shooting-schedule/

There is often a great deal of confusion between what is referred to as a Production Schedule and a Shooting Schedule.

28/01/2021

This is the Time to Adapt Your Novel into a Television or Movie Script

Over the years, the film industry has changed in the stories they like to tell. While original material is still important, studios and producers look to existing materials in which to invest when producing movies. Book adaptations offer significant advantages when promoting a film to the marketplace.

https://moviesoft.com/book-adaptation/