Start Your Own SFX Library: A Quick Start Guide
By Bryant Falk As you progress into creating more and  more video or film projects, the need for original sound effects
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RED ONE First Impressions: Does It Live Up to the Expectations?
By Jon Firestone Well, the much anticipated Red camera is finally here. Or, at least I finally got my camera,
Michelle Stafford Launches Web Series
Two-time Emmy Award winning actress Michelle Stafford will premiere her new web series entitled “The Stafford Project” (thestaffordproject.com). “The Stafford
The Interview Process: How to Get the Best Responses from Subjects
Interviews are usually conducted for corporate, documentary and event productions. As videographers, we often find ourselves in the position of
Independent Director’s Guerilla Field List
Arm Yourself with Back-Up Resources and Ingenuity by Roger Marsh Mix a tight budget with a narrow shoot window,
How to Remove Distracting Reflections from Filters
By Ira Tiffen Things are looking up. At least our camera is. Capturing the streetlamp overhead, we want to make
Going Tapeless: How to Set Up a Tapeless Workflow
By Saro Varjabedian History has a way of repeating itself. If we were to take our cues from the path
A Synchronized Light Show: Creative Music Video Lighting
By Kevin Zanit Music videos offer a great opportunity for cinematographers to try new and interesting things they would never
7 Ways to Finance Your Independent Film
By Stacey Parks Here are some basic approaches to financing your independent film. Keep in mind, this is not conclusive
On-Set Effects Supervision: A Greenscreen Case Study
By Mark Sawicki Lessons from an Effects Shoot Many of my students like to hear the war stories of actual
10 Best Practices for Top Notch Podcasting
Podcast Tips for Getting Started Podcasting is a medium that has seen enormous growth over the last few years, including
Cooking with Audio: Tricks for a Cleaner Audio Track
By Bryant Falk Good food and how to cook it has constantly been something audiences across the globe have been wanting the