Create the On-Set Environment That Your Actors Need
By John Badham Director John Badham explains how to build a calm, focused set where actors can do their best
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An Adventure in High Definition Filmmaking
By Jon Firestone Cinematographer Jon Firestone describes shooting a project in high definition: the cameras, lenses, monitoring and crew habits
Placing the Camera: Choosing the Look of the Film
By David K. Irving David K. Irving explains how directors decide where to place the camera and choose a film’s
Three Things to Remember When Writing Mysteries
By Dennis Palumbo Screenwriter and therapist Dennis Palumbo shares three things to remember when writing mysteries and thrillers, from planting
Know How the Movie Ends Before It Begins: Plan for Post
By M. David Mullen, ASC M. David Mullen, ASC explains why the most common filmmaking blunder is not planning post-production
Color Correction: Creating a Unified Look for Your Movie
By Leonard Guercio Your cut is done, yet shots don’t match. Leonard Guercio explains how color correction integrates shots and
What Is the Role of a Costume Designer on a Historical Film?
By Richard La Motte Costume designer Richard La Motte explains research, sourcing and building period wardrobe for historical films, from
Editing the Truth from the Hype: Choosing an NLE
By Marc Franklin Marc Franklin separates the truths from the hype about nonlinear editing software so new filmmakers can choose
Dick Smith: An Appreciation of the Master of Makeup
By Scott Essman Dick Smith, the makeup artist behind The Exorcist and Amadeus, changed special makeup effects. Scott Essman looks
Music and Your Movie: Finding the Right Musical Cues
By Leonard Guercio Putting music in a movie can make or break it. Leonard Guercio explains how to find the
Mike Marino Delivers Special Makeup Effects in New York
By Scott Essman Makeup effects artist Mike Marino talks about creating practical prosthetic makeup for Deliver Us From Evil in
Recording Audio for MTV’s The Shop
By Bryant Falk Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how audio was recorded for the MTV reality series The Shop: wireless