A New Narnia: How Adamson and Evan-Jones Cut Prince Caspian
By Scott Essman From Lion to Prince Caspian When Andrew Adamson surmised that he would not direct the sequel to
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11 Directing Lessons for Better Performances and a Smooth Set
By John Badham Throughout my years of directing, I’ve learned some do’s and don’ts on how to elicit the best
Matthew Libatique, ASC on Lighting, Camera Movement and Color
Winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for “Requiem for a Dream,” as well as a Chlotrudis
The Nighttime Blues: Creating an Eerie Look for a Flashback
By Carl Filoreto Urgency, necessity, and occasionally, downright fear can spawn creative inspiration. Quite a few years ago, I found
Planning and Budgeting for Delivery of Your Film: Film Deliverables
by Adam Matalon So, you have a deal! You made a film, and someone has expressed interest and offered you
A Conversation with Daniel Pearl, ASC
StudentFilmmakers magazine was very fortunate to have a personal, candid interview with legendary cinematographer, Daniel Pearl, ASC. Best known for
Step-by-Step Guide to Compressing Your Videos for the Internet
By Perry Kroll Introduction In the increasingly digital age of independent film, your presence on the internet can make or
Time-Tested Tips and Time-Saving Techniques for Editors
Time-Tested Tips and Time-Saving Techniques for Editors: Settings, Media Management, Audio, Tools, and Layoffs by Daniel Gaucher One afternoon, a
Audio for the Digital Age: More is Better? by Bryant Falk
By Bryant Falk With the ever-growing popularity of HD video and the numerous high-def options such as HDVD and Blu-ray
Directing Tips: Rehearsal and Getting the Best Performances
 The Rehearsal Process during Production: Making it Work: Getting the Best Performances Out of Your Actors by Myrl Schreibman. The
5 Ways to Reduce Your Movie’s Carbon Footprint
By Saro Varjabedian As global warming continues to be a growing concern, Hollywood and the film industry in general have
When Cheating is Good by M. David Mullen, ASC
By M. David Mullen, ASC Cinematographers routinely cheat – when lighting, that is. The trick, as always, is to not get