Self-Reliant Film Amazon Store
Books and DVDs recommended for aspiring or practicing filmmakers. A small portion of profits from this store go towards supporting Self-Reliant Film and keeping it independent and advertising-free.
DIY Film Projects
This page assembles a number of DIY projects that have been mentioned on Self-Reliant Film. It also includes “6 Thoughts on DIY Projects”, to-date the single most popular post made on this website.
©opy®ight: A Few Helpful Links
Links leading to information on how to register a work, best practices for fair use, and how to search the copyright/public domain status of works.
Red One Information Page
Resource links related to the Red One digital cinema camera.
iPhone WebApps for Filmmakers
Just like the link says.
Widgets for Filmmakers
Helpful widgets for filmmakers that use Mac OS 10.4
Shareware for Filmmakers
Helpful shareware for filmmakers using various versions of Mac OS X
What to Do When Your Hard Drive Goes Soft
Some tips for saving a failing hard drive (Mac OS users only).
Two Books on Productivity & Creativity: Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
David Allen’s Getting Things Done and Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit.
Storyboard Templates
Two templates. One is 1.33, the other is 1.78.
Options for Transferring 8mm and Super-8 to Video
A comprehensive series of posts by Ashley on her Preservation Project site.
Getting Paid: Sites that Help Video Producers Make Money
Valuable resource page from Scott Kirsner (CinemaTech).
Kino-Eye blog Reference Pages
The Reference Pages found on Kino-Eye, the blog of filmmaker David Tames, are a storehouse of information. Among the highlights:
