Tell an Authentic Story and Shoot It with Great Heart
By Dean Yamada Coppola said cheap cameras could let anyone make a great film. Director Dean Yamada explains how to
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IR Pollution and Hot Mirrors
By Jon Firestone Infrared light can taint digital images under the right conditions. Jon Firestone explains IR pollution, why ND
Low-Budget Documentary Filmmaking: A Journey with Twists and Turns
By Chris Cavallari Documentary has always been the rogue brother of filmmaking. Chris Cavallari shares the twists, turns and lessons
The Use of SMPTE Timecode in Conjunction with Audio Recorders
By Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D., MBKS Production sound is now often recorded with SMPTE timecode. Fred Ginsburg, CAS explains how
Tales from the 3D Road: Shooting in Mongolia
By Al Caudullo Above the lunar Mongolian landscape an eagle circles. Al Caudullo tells stories from shooting 3D on the
Casting: Selecting the Essential Ingredients
By Leonard Guercio Choosing a cast is like choosing ingredients for a special dinner. Leonard Guercio explains why every part
The Close-Up Lens with a Split Personality
By Ira Tiffen Ira Tiffen explains the split-field diopter, a close-up lens with a split personality that keeps near and
Misa’s Fugue: Story Parallels Weave Different Melodies Together
By Zachary Steven Houp and Sean D. Gaston When a class project in Sean Gaston’s TV and media classroom was
Techniques for Successfully Collaborating with Your Actors
By John Badham “Give me a verb.” Director John Badham explains how to collaborate with actors using action verbs and
Collaborating with Your Editor: Why Different Perspectives Matter
By Myrl Schreibman Director and producer Myrl Schreibman explains how to collaborate with your film editor and why an editor’s
Dispatch: A True-Life Creative Collaboration
By Mary Ann Skweres Award-winning editor Steven Sprung directed Dispatch, about one night in the life of a Hollywood limo
Reflections on Directing
By Scott Essman Fresh off a short film as writer, director and producer, Scott Essman shares gut reactions on one