Create Highly Stylized, 2D Animated South Park-Like Cartoons
By Sherri Sheridan What is the cheapest feature for one person to make? Sherri Sheridan says a stylized 2D South
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It’s a Great Time to Write for Television
By Pamela Douglas Opportunity is spelled television. Writer and teacher Pamela Douglas explains why today’s TV series make it a
Depth of Field Techniques Using the Panasonic DVX-100A
By Gregory Singer Love the look of 35mm but have limited resources? Gregory Singer shows how to get shallow depth
Art vs. Commerce: The Eternal Creative Tension for Filmmakers
By Robert Marich Investors and artists see films differently. Robert Marich explores the eternal tension between art and commerce and
Interview with Law & Order Cinematographer Bill Klayer
By Kim E. Welch Bill Klayer, director of photography on Law & Order, talks about shooting fast-paced TV drama on
Financing Films via the Kickstarter Method
By Larry Jaffee Raising money is the most nerve-wracking step for filmmakers. Larry Jaffee explains the Kickstarter crowdfunding approach and
Spider-Man Is Amazing Again: The Editors of The Amazing Spider-Man
By Scott Essman Editors Alan Edward Bell, Michael McCusker and Pietro Scalia explain how they cut The Amazing Spider-Man, Sony’s
How Script and Budget Lead to Inventive Solutions for Hard Shots
By David K. Irving Creating images begins with the script, then the budget. David K. Irving explains how directors find
5 Things You Can Do When Your Production Stalls Out
By Anthony Q. Artis Every startup filmmaker stalls out. Anthony Q. Artis shares five things you can do to get
Polarizers: The Truth Behind the Imaging Magic
By Ira Tiffen Polarizers can create real imaging magic if you know how they work. Ira Tiffen explains polarizing filters,
Embracing the Canon 7D for a DIY Feature Shoot
By Saro Varjabedian What medium best serves the story? Saro Varjabedian explains why he chose the Canon 7D for a
Reaching the Audience Event Horizon
By Sky Crompton Back from summer break, every filmmaker asks how to reach an audience. Sky Crompton shares do’s and