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“One Big Problem with 4K: Camera features available on some 1080p HD cameras, but not in any 4K camera” by Eddie Barber
(Pictured above: Shooting FX’s Sons of Anarchy at their Studio Facility in North Hollywood, CA.) With 4K becoming more and more prevalent, there are still a few advantages of 1080p over 4K cameras. For example, if you shoot 1080p @ 60P/FPS (which I often do for “Speed Ramp” and “Slow-Mo”) ...
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Community Spotlight with David Mieloch
Freelance Composer and Sound Designer. Pennsylvania, United States. #FlashbackFriday #FBF Do you remember our Community Spotlight with David Mieloch? “I compose original music and create sound effects for all forms of media. I just completed the sound design for a DVD project which features the still art of painter Vladimir ...
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A Conversation with Kenneth Zunder, ASC: Capturing Cultural Touchstones
A Conversation with Kenneth Zunder, ASC Capturing Cultural Touchstones Exclusive interview conducted by Johnny Lee Solis Since earning my first cinematographer credit on the television ...
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10 things to make your short film Oscar worthy
You are a writer/director either about to shoot or have just finished shooting your latest short film, and you want it to get on the ...
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Backlighting for Video: Different Ways You Can Deploy a Back Light by Carl Filoreto
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine A lot of work I perform for clients hinges on the ability to create interview looks that are appealing to the eye. ...
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“Lives Worth Living” Documentary Influential at Community Celebration
The Independence Center celebrated the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it has affected the lives of those ...
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Screenwriting Tips – Focus on Plot
Don’t Depend on Your Characters Alone by Terence Brody Have you ever come across films that have very vivid and interesting characters, but often the ...
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Simona Migliotti Auerbach Creates Film Worlds Using the Tools of Production Design
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of your most favorite movies that you designed and why? Simona Migliotti Auerbach: One of my most favorite movies that ...
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A Special ‘Thank You’ to Guest Speaker Anthony Sturmas
StudentFilmmakers.com and Student Filmmakers Magazine would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Anthony Sturmas, celebrated artist, storyteller, and industry veteran, for leading an incredible ...
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A High Fall and a Helicopter
Bird’s eye view photo taken in Santa Monica, CA, by Matthew LeJune. www.matthewlejune.com Follow IG @matthewlejune Written by Todd Grossman It was 5AM ...
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Rewriting Your TV Pilot from First Draft to Second Draft: 10 Important Things
Photo by Jed Villejo. jedvillejo.squarespace.com Rewriting Your TV Pilot from First Draft to Second Draft: 10 Important Things Written by Martie Cook You’ve ...
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Announcing New Feature Member’s Blog Posts
Greetings Community Member! I am Happy to announce a new feature for our members! You can now post in your profile under your blog, and ...
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The Eyes Have It: The Marvel of Viewing Filters Various Filters and Applications by Ira Tiffen
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, January 2007. The Eyes Have It: The Marvel of Viewing Filters Various Filters and Applications by Ira Tiffen. Pages 8 and 9. ...
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12 Ways to Make the Final Days of NAB Show 2025 Unforgettable — For Storytellers, By Storytellers
12 Ways to Make the Final Days of NAB Show 2025 Unforgettable — For Storytellers, By Storytellers For students, indies, educators, and pros: fuel your ...
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