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Creatively Experiment: Fabian Almazan on Film Composing
7 Ways to Maintain Sharp Focus Filming Documentary Action
Using Transitions: The Dissolve and the Cut
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Cinematography
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ARRI Academy Hands-On Camera Classes in Burbank and Brooklyn
Emerging filmmakers looking to crew-up, discover the basic elements of camera composition and lighting design through ARRI Creative Tools? Our NEW 2-day Block, Light & Shoot workshop is…
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First-Time Documentary Filmmaking Tips
Garnered from My First Feature Documentary Experience Written By Tamar Kummel I recently completed my first feature documentary, "Fighting for Allergy-Free Food." I worked hard to find…
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Camera Department: 18 Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
How to Get Your Foot in the Door by David E. Elkins, S.O.C. Preparing Your Resume One of the most frequently asked questions I am asked by…
Cameras & Gear
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Depth of Field Techniques Using the Panasonic DVX-100A
Love the look of 35mm but have limited resources? Gregory Singer shows how to get shallow depth of field from a small-sensor…
Production Value on a Micro-Budget: Kinglet’s “Woodpecker
What is Realistic Cinematography?” by M. David Mullen, ASC
Where Does Film Stand?
Sound
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How to Choose a Composer for Your Project
Written by Kristen Baum Finding a composer is often one of the last items on the filmmakers list. So how do you…
Interview with Roy Harter
Basic sound package for student productions
Production Design for Dialogue: How Every Department Helps Sound
Lighting
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Making Your First Film? Insights from Ian Kerr, CSC
Presented by: StudentFilmmakers.com & StudentFilmmakers Magazine Are you looking to take your craft to the next level? If so, you’ve come…
Lighting Realistically: Day and Night Interiors in The Astronaut Farmer
Exclusive Interview with Peter Levy, ASC: Advice for Students
A Conversation with Craig Wrobleski csc
Documentary
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Create Your Own TV Documentary Series: Do’s and Don’ts
Photo by Kashilembo Wabu. Follow on Instagram @wabulos For those of you who are startup documentary filmmakers interested in the idea…
SVA MFA Social Documentary Film: Work with the Right Mentors
Tips for a More Successful On-Camera Interview
Casting Your Documentary: How to Choose Your Subjects
Film Business
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Think Twice Before You Hire Your Crew as Independent Contractors
A payroll director with 30 years’ experience explains why producers should think twice before hiring their film crew as independent contractors. How…
How to Maximize Your Productivity at Film Festivals
My Movie Is Complete… Now What?
Pre-Sale Financing for Independent Films: Still an Option?
Acting
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Finding and Hiring the Best Actors for Roles
Casting makes or breaks a film. David K. Irving explains how directors find, audition and hire the best actors for each role,…
Directing and Acting in the Same Film
Screen Combat with Fight Choreographer Kevin Inouye
10 Tips for Top Notch Podcasting
Film Schools
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LumaTouch and Google Launch LumaFusion for Learning on Chromebooks
“LumaFusion for Learning” Offers Special Chromebook Version of LumaFusion with Accessible Pricing and Flexible Licensing Models for Students and Teachers The Announcement…
ON CAMPUS | MFA Film Student Natalie Hulla
Cinema Audio Society Names 2024 Student Recognition Award Finalists
You’ve Finished Your Documentary. Now What? Maro Chermayeff of SVA
Festivals & Contests
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Speed Filmmaking Do’s and Don’ts
Pictured: For "Apt. 2B" at the NY 48 Hour Film Festival with Catherine Frels, Gregory Isaac, Tracey Conyer Lee, Sean Harris and…
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