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VFX Supervisor Wayne Brinton: Making Illusions Real
Why Breaking Down a Script Is Essential for a DP
10 Editing Tips: Novice Editorial Mistakes to Avoid
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Cinematography
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A Conversation with Eric Steelberg, ASC
Cinematographer Eric Steelberg, ASC, who shot Juno and Up in the Air, talks about starting with Super 8 in high school and building his career as a DP.…
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Directing
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Michael Goi, ASC Seminar: “From Student to The Studio” (Past Event)
ANNOUNCING NEW FILM BUSINESS WORKSHOP ONLINE Michael Goi, ASC Interactive Seminar Online Produced and Hosted Online by StudentFilmmakers.com From Student to The Studio: Learn the Politics of How…
Screenwriting
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Crafting Memorable Characters: Seven Essential Screenwriting Tips
In the world of film and television, compelling and well-rounded characters are the bedrock of any successful narrative. Characters are the lens through which audiences experience the story,…
Editing & Post
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10 ways to make money with your film
10 ways to make money with your film Sell DVDS/ Blu Rays of your film Sell tickets to a screening of your film Sell e-tickets to your film…
Cameras & Gear
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The Zen of Focusing
Photo taken by Marina Vitale. Follow Instagram @marina_mv08 Written by Jack Anderson On the surface focusing seems simple enough.…
Zoom Lenses vs. Prime Lenses
Shooting Plans and Shot Lists: 14 Ways to Capture the Perfect Waves
Camera Angles in Film: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Sound
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Stereo vs. Mono Recording and the Impact of Surround Sound
From the audio side, recording all started with mono; silent movies going to sync sound, and all with one microphone. Though practical,…
Tips for Voiceover Auditions: 3 Key Steps
Recording Audio for MTV’s The Shop
Indie Composer Joel Diamond: Scoring Is Not a Post-Production Slap-On
Lighting
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Lights and Cameras Changing Our World
CINEMATOGRAPHY By Dean Goldberg I’ve been a full-time academic now for a dozen years—and being older than time itself, I spent a…
Quick Tips for Lighting Scenes with Affordable Ring Lights
Lighting Big Spaces on a Low Budget
StudentFilmmakers Magazine | Exclusive Interview with Hiro Narita, ASC
Documentary
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‘Unforgotten’: An Animated Documentary Breaks the Silence
"Unforgotten" Gold Medal, 48th Student Academy Awards, Animation category Q&A with Sujin Kim Sujin Kim is a visual artist, filmmaker, and tenure-track…
The On-Location Interview: So Easy, So Misunderstood
Surgical Filmmaking: Inside the Operating Room
Workflow and Weaving the Story: Editing Ten More Good Years
Film Business
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Impatience: A Huge Career Stopper
Impatience is a plague among writers. Screenwriter Christopher Keane explains why sending your script out too soon hurts you, and how to…
For Composers Only: Breaking In
SXSW Jury Award-Winner BEAST Out Now
Ed Hartman Joins the Film Composers Meetup Online
Acting
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Notes on Working with Young Actors
Director Sebastian Corbascio shares notes on casting and directing young actors, from first-timers to experienced kids, to get natural performances. Casting Young…
Techniques for Successfully Collaborating with Your Actors
A Hero’s Place in Parables and Legends
How to Get the Performances You Want: Be More Natural
Film Schools
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Yuri Neyman, ASC Talks GCI, New Courses and Philosophy
Cinematographer Yuri Neyman, ASC explains the Global Cinematography Institute’s courses and philosophy for cinematographers upgrading their skills. Yuri Neyman, ASC Talks GCI,…
Technology and Life with Digital: Life After Film School
Paul Maertens on Senior Thesis Film ‘The Last Raptor’
Christopher Macken and Zach Bernstein on ‘Wallace Seeks Solace’
Festivals & Contests
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Join Us for the RUFF CUTS Screening at The New School in New York
Join us tonight for a special event at The New School in New York: The RUFF CUTS screening for the Fall 2023…
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7 Photography Tips for Sunny Winter Days
Open calls for Lucca Film Festival 2023
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