Coverage: Telling the Story with the Camera
By Peter Kiwitt Coverage is the closer shots that focus on different parts of a scene. Peter Kiwitt explains how
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey
By Scott Essman Editors Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey, who have cut all of J.J. Abrams’ features, explain how
Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC: The Camera as an Invisible Character
Cinematographer Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, BSC recalls starting as a stills photographer in London and why the camera should be an
The Making of Her: Creating a Futuristic Los Angeles
By Scott Essman Production designer K.K. Barrett and the team behind Spike Jonze’s Her explain how they created a warm,
J.J. Abrams Reflects on His Star Wars: The Force Awakens Collaborators
By Scott Essman Director J.J. Abrams reflects on the collaborators who helped him make Star Wars: The Force Awakens, from
Exclusive Interview with Mateo Messina: Tips, Insights and Inspiration
Grammy-winning composer Mateo Messina, who scored Juno and The Office, talks about choosing a musical genre for each project and
Rasmus Videbæk Discusses A Royal Affair
By Camille Haimet Cinematographer Rasmus Videbæk explains how he researched 18th-century Denmark and used period paintings to shape the look
VFX Supervisor Wayne Brinton: Making Illusions Real
VFX supervisor Wayne Brinton talks about discovering computer animation, learning compositing on the job and making visual effects look real
Top Skills Needed for Today’s Production Designers
AFI Conservatory faculty and alumni share advice for aspiring production designers: collaboration, research, character back story and visual storytelling. Advice
Radium Cheung on Shooting Starlet
DP and co-producer Radium Cheung talks about working with Sean Baker on Starlet, shooting on the Sony F3 and finding
Are Two Better Than One? Multiple-Camera Single-Camera Production
By Peter Kiwitt Movies and series now often shoot with two cameras. Peter Kiwitt explains the benefits and trade-offs of
SVA MFA Social Documentary Film: Work with the Right Mentors
Filmmaker David Osit, a graduate of SVA’s MFA in Social Documentary Film, talks about mentors, classmates and how the program