Tools and Accessories for the Camera Assistant
By David E. Elkins, SOC Every assistant camera person needs the right tools. David E. Elkins, SOC lists the must-have
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Working with Actors: A Cinematographer’s View
By Peter Stein, ASC One of the most important relationships on set is between the actors and the DP. Peter
Revealing the Secrets of the Universe Through Cinema
By Michael Karp, S.O.C. We have all sat through films that weren’t emotionally gripping. Michael Karp, SOC explains how cinema
How to Design Effective Crowdfunding and Fundraising Campaigns
Filmmakers Klaudia Kovacs, Gleb Osatinski, Steve Taylor and John Trigonis share how to plan, launch and run crowdfunding campaigns that
Chiaroscuro Lighting
By Cira Felina Bolla Cinematographer Cira Felina Bolla explains chiaroscuro lighting and how she lit a critical scene for Pascal
Solo Shoots: Push Yourself to Be a Better Storyteller
By Patrick Moreau Shooting solo is daunting but far from impossible. Patrick Moreau explains how to plan and run a
Raiders of the Lost 80s
By Scott Essman When Raiders of the Lost Ark opened in 1981 it did the unthinkable. Scott Essman looks back
Lighting for Depth
By Scott Spears Lighting faces gets easy, but creating depth is a challenge. Cinematographer Scott Spears explains how to light
Filming the Issue: Documentary Filmmaker Ellen Bruno
By Patrick Drazen Documentary filmmaker Ellen Bruno talks about how she began making films, from a small healthcare film with
Categories of Direction: Playable, Result and Demonstration
By Peter Kiwitt Peter Kiwitt explains the three categories of direction a director can give an actor, playable, result and
Jack Green, ASC Talks About The Look
By Ira Tiffen Cinematographer Jack Green, ASC, known for his work with Clint Eastwood, talks with Ira Tiffen about his
10 Tips for Networking Success
Ten practical tips for networking success in the film and video community, from the StudentFilmmakers Film and Video Makers Networking