A Shot Card for That Shot in the Dark with Film Investors
By William F. Vartorella, Ph.D., C.B.C. Hitchcock came in on time because every shot was planned. William F. Vartorella explains
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Tight Ship: Shooting with Pro Actors and a Student Crew
By Scott Essman Scott Essman describes a shoot at The Art Institute of California with professional actors and a student
5 Quick Editing Tips
By Sam Kauffmann Sam Kauffmann shares five quick film editing tips: when to cut, continuity, eye trace, screen direction and
Show Business: An Approach That Gets You to the Next Project
By Leonard Guercio Feature filmmaking balances art and commerce. Leonard Guercio explains the business mindset that helps indie filmmakers move
Internships: Living and Working Your Dream
By David Kaminski Film a reality show on a cruise ship or shoot travel videos abroad? David Kaminski explains how
10 Pros and 8 Cons of Shooting HDV
By Leonard Guercio HDV brought affordable high definition to independent filmmakers. Leonard Guercio lists the 10 pros and 8 cons
Finding and Hiring the Best Actors for Roles
By David K. Irving Casting makes or breaks a film. David K. Irving explains how directors find, audition and hire
A Conversation with DP Rick Siegel About Jeff Beck Live at the Iridium
By Dean Goldberg DP Rick Siegel talks with Dean Goldberg about lighting and shooting the concert film Jeff Beck Live
Crane: Yay or Nay? How a Crane Adds to, or Takes Away from, Story
By Patrick Moreau Using a jib because it looks cool? Patrick Moreau explains how a crane can add to, or
Prepping for Wireless: Fixing and Avoiding Equipment Failure
By Bryant Falk Nothing fails like a wireless mic. Bryant Falk shares essential tips for prepping wireless microphones and fixing
The Wraith of Cobble Hill: Student Project Wins at Sundance
By Mary Ann Skweres How Adam Parrish King’s stop-motion student film The Wraith of Cobble Hill was made and went
Lee Smith, Editor of Interstellar
By Scott Essman Editor Lee Smith talks about cutting Interstellar for Christopher Nolan, from the long call that brought him