Creating Sci-Fi Effects on a Budget
By Mark Cheng How did a self-financed 30-minute sci-fi film look like a blockbuster? Mark Cheng breaks down the visual
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Behind the 360 3D VR Magic of The Spring
By Al Caudullo The Spring is an action drama shot in 360 3D VR inside a cave. Al Caudullo explains
Notes on Working with Young Actors
By Sebastian Corbascio Director Sebastian Corbascio shares notes on casting and directing young actors, from first-timers to experienced kids, to
Laying the Proper Foundation: Choosing the Right Medium
By Leonard Guercio What medium does your material want? Leonard Guercio explains how directors choose between film and digital formats
HD and HDV: A Comparison of Formats
By Sam Kauffmann Sam Kauffmann compares HD and HDV formats, compression, resolution and workflow, and explains what the differences mean
Hard Drive Recording: The Answer or Just More Problems?
By Bryant Falk Is hard drive recording the answer for location sound? Bryant Falk weighs the pros and cons of
When Good and Bad Luck Play a Decisive Role in Filmmaking
By David K. Irving Every director meets good and bad luck. David K. Irving shows where things tend to go
News Implosion: When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
By Carl Filoreto Budget cuts and new technology are shrinking newsrooms. Cameraman Carl Filoreto explains how news shooters can find
DIY Sci-Fi Set Design
By Mark Cheng Not a handyman? Neither is Mark Cheng. He shows how he built a futuristic sci-fi set for
Camera Work and Capturing Happy Accidents
By Saro Varjabedian Conrad Hall, ASC called them happy accidents. Saro Varjabedian explains how camera operators stay ready to capture
6 Kinds of Voiceover Demos and How to Showcase Your Talent
By Rob Kaye Your voiceover demo is your calling card. Rob Kaye explains six kinds of voiceover demos and how
Budgeting for Guerilla Filmmakers 101
By Anthony Q. Artis Student and guerilla filmmakers are optimists. Anthony Q. Artis explains how to avoid the four most