Story Seeds
A Three-Shot Story: Why a Small Boundary Helps
A three-shot story helps you shape a clear beginning, change, and ending with a phone or other device, without adding…
All the stories
All stories
Browse ideas for finding a story, planning the shoot, filming with available tools, shaping an edit and sharing a finished piece.
Planning
Paper Cards or a Phone Note for Planning a Scene?
Choose paper cards or a phone note for scene planning, keep shot details clear, and carry one reliable sequence into…
Planning
How to Draw a Simple Storyboard for a Short Video
Learn how to draw a simple storyboard for a short video, clarify the visual story, and make useful filming choices…
Filming
The Prop Pile That Hides the Point
A focused prop choice makes a short film scene easier to read, stage, and shoot with household objects while keeping…
Filming
Three Window Shots for a Rainy Afternoon
Three window shots for a rainy afternoon turn changing rain, reflections, and focus into a complete short visual…
Our point of view
A good story needs attention, not a pile of gear.
We focus on clear ideas and resourceful choices. Start with what is available, then let each tool serve the story.