HD Solutions: Finding a Path That’s Right for You
By Leonard Guercio So many HD options can freeze a filmmaker. Leonard Guercio explains how to choose the production and
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Nathan Crowley and Gary Fettis on Designing Interstellar
By Scott Essman Production designer Nathan Crowley and set decorator Gary Fettis explain how they built the practical sets of
The Future Is Here: The Digital Intermediate Process
By Myrl A. Schreibman The digital intermediate changed post-production. Myrl A. Schreibman explains how the DI process works and what
Lighting for Cinematography by David Landau: A Book for Shooters
David Landau’s Lighting for Cinematography teaches the lighting skills no camera can replace. A look at what film students learn
How to Write with a Partner
By Dana Weidman Dorrity Hollywood likes writing partners. Dana Weidman Dorrity explains how to choose a writing partner, split the
Josephine and the Roach: ASC Student Heritage Award Winner
By Damian Horan Damian Horan won the 2012 ASC Andrew Laszlo Student Heritage Award in the graduate category. He explains
The Importance of Maintaining Continuity of Effects
By Ira Tiffen Telling a story visually means keeping the audience in it. Ira Tiffen explains continuity of effects such
How to Use Action Verbs: A Quick Tip on Adjusting Intensity
By William Dickerson Film professor William Dickerson shares a quick directing tip: how to use action verbs to adjust the
DV and POV: The Camera as Character
By Dana Weidman Dorrity Robert McKee says we lose interest when point of view isn’t set. Dana Weidman Dorrity explains
Working with a Film Composer for the First Time
A good filmmaker and composer relationship is essential. Learn how to define your film’s artistic world so your composer can
What Are Filters Good for Anyway?
By Ira Tiffen If everything in front of the camera is perfect, you need no filter. Ira Tiffen explains what
Aexis: ASC Student Heritage Award Winner
By H.R. McDonald H.R. McDonald won the 2012 ASC Andrew Laszlo Student Heritage Award in the undergraduate category. He explains