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Fight Choreography: 15 Things Every Action Filmmaker Should Know
Why Action Films Are Hard on a Budget Action films are popular throughout the world. No matter what country or
ADVANCED SYSTEMS GROUP HIRES CLAIRE VIRTUE TO LEAD PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Advanced Systems Group (ASG), a leading data, video, audio and film integration firm, has hired Claire Virtue as head of
Coverage and the Master Shot: The Director’s Visual Language
Coverage is the director’s visual language. It is the sequence of shots that are selected which impact the story in
Eramos Pocos: How Borja Cobeaga’s Short Film Mixed Drama and Comedy
By Mary Ann Skweres Short films are not only the most accessible form for an emerging filmmaker to hone his
Lighting Realistically: Day and Night Interiors in The Astronaut Farmer
By M. David Mullen, ASC Learning how to light scenes is a never-ending experience for a cinematographer; you are constantly
The MacGyver Method: Problem Solving on Set
By Saro Varjabedian During the late eighties and early nineties a popular sci-fi show called MacGyver aired on network television.
Five Categories of Camera Movement
By George Avgerakis One of the most effective means of enhancing a film production’s professionalism and production value is camera
In-Camera or In-Post? Choosing Your Imaging Options
By Ira Tiffen In my first-ever seminar presentation, in 1977, I met two newsreel cameramen, who were active in the
Shooting an HD Horror Movie in 15 Days
By Adam Biddle At the end of last year, I ventured for the first time into the genre I’ve long
A Filmmaker’s Checklist: 10 Questions from Pre-Production to Post
By Melissa Ulto Checklists are an organized filmmaker’s best friend. From pre-production to marketing, there are many different kinds of
Working with Rental Houses: How to Streamline the Process
By Kevin Zanit There are a number of things a producer and/or cinematographer can do when working with rental houses to make