The New Medium in Capturing Sound: Transfer, Storage and Backup
By Bryant Falk With hard drives and flash storage, tape is done. Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how to transfer,
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Weekend of Live 360: Live Streaming 360 Video on Facebook
By Al Caudullo Al Caudullo describes 360 live streaming for Facebook’s Weekend of Live 360, from planning a Bangkok rooftop
Internet Audio Production: Clarity and Loudness
By Bryant Falk Media moved online and audio has to keep up. Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how to produce
The Importance of Dolly Shots and Setting Up Your Track
By Michael Corbett Dolly shots build tension and reveal story. Michael Corbett explains why moving camera shots matter and how
Interview with Filmmaker Paolo Dy on His Award-Winning Short Miko
By Jody Michelle Solis Filipino filmmaker Paolo Dy talks about Miko, his first-place short film starring Sam and Raymond Concepcion,
Effectively Balance the Brightness of Different Scene Elements
By Ira Tiffen Balance matters in images too. Ira Tiffen explains how to balance the brightness of different scene elements
The On-Set Cadence: A Script for Calling a Shot
By Michael Corbett “Roll sound. Speed. Roll camera.” Michael Corbett gives a brief script you can use to call a
Money Makes the Film Go ’Round: Balancing Budget and Schedule
By David K. Irving Time is money on any shoot. David K. Irving explains the balance between budget and schedule
26 Tricks for Adding Layers of Suspense to Your Stories
By Sherri Sheridan Stories without tension feel flat. Sherri Sheridan shares 26 tricks for adding layers of suspense, conflict and
Pre-Visualization Tools
By David K. Irving If the screenplay is the blueprint, previs is the model. David K. Irving explains pre-visualization tools,
27 Ways to Add Humor and Funny Moments to Your Scenes
By Sherri Sheridan Almost every movie needs funny moments to relieve tension. Sherri Sheridan lists 27 ways to add humor
An Editing Time-Saver
By Torb and Nola Jensen Lessons from an Alaskan fish factory: Torb and Nola Jensen share an editing time-saver for