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Pre-Production: “The More Organized You Are, the More Creative You Can Be”
by M. David Mullen, ASC Often I get asked what a cinematographer does in pre-production, especially on a low-budget feature production. The short answer is “as much as possible.” One can never prepare enough, or at least, I’ve never found myself wishing I had less time for pre- production. When ...
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Audio Production Tips from Peter Dowsett
Pictured above: Peter Dowsett in Metropolis Studios, London, working with an SSL 9000 J console. STUDENTFILMMAKERS: What is the relationship between music and image in motion pictures? What is important? Peter Dowsett: Well, I think the relationship is what ties all of the arts: emotion. There is an emotion that ...
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Building a Strong Team for Your Student Film
Building a Strong Team for Your Student Film Key Strategies for Successful Student Filmmaking Collaboration and communication are the cornerstones of a successful film project. ...
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Oscar & Emmy Winners are Teachers and Alums at Maine Media Workshops + College
Oscar & Emmy Winners are Teachers and Alums at Maine Media Workshops + College Maine Media Expands International Reach with Online Programs Wayne Beach is ...
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The Impact of Digital Television on Cinema
Digital TV Renaissance By Neil Landau Today’s major movie studios are almost exclusively in the “tent pole” blockbuster event franchise business, with an emphasis on ...
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Animated Audio What Comes First: the Animation or the Audio? by Bryant Falk
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, August 2007. Animated Audio What Comes First: the Animation or the Audio? by Bryant Falk. Pages 54. So you’re making your first ...
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How to Boost Your Connections at Tradeshows: Strategies for Maximizing Engagement
By Maura Nicolaita Filmmakers and professionals attending tradeshows can benefit from both the content and the contacts made, giving them the opportunity to gain knowledge ...
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Dead End Job Wins Best Student Visionary Award at Tribeca: Something from the Heart and Not About Gimmicks by Jody Michelle Solis
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, June 2007. Dead End Job Wins Best Student Visionary Award at Tribeca: Something from the Heart and Not About Gimmicks by Jody ...
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Getting Through Post: Post Haste
Cutting room photo. Crystal Lee (pictured left) in “Break Even” (2020) directed by Shane Stanley. Getting Through Post Post Haste Written by Shane Stanley ...
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2020 Student Academy Award Finalist, Rodrigo Chapoy, on Animation Short Film, “Bear With Me”
STUDENTFILMMAKERS: Can you tell us about the development and pre-production stages? Rodrigo Chapoy: The pre-production stages were really rough and messy. “Bear With Me” was ...
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CGI and Rhythm | Sidney Wolinsky ACE
Sidney Wolinsky, ACE has a BA in English and American Literature from Brandeis University and an MA in Film from San Francisco State College. He ...
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The Power of Story: How to Craft a Narrative that Captivates Your Audience
As a screenwriter, you know that a great story is the foundation of any successful film or TV show. But what makes a story truly ...
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FADE IN: Make Your Movie
By David Worth, MA On today’s seemingly endless 24/7 social media, there’s an overabundance of information about the art and craft of filmmaking. Anyone who’s ...
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR | “Directing Actors: Eliciting Authentic Performances Under Pressure” with Multi-Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Shane Stanley | Hosted by StudentFilmmakers.com
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