Benoît Debie on Lighting and Camera for Bold Directors
By Camille Haimet Cinematographer Benoît Debie talks about choosing projects, experimenting with light and camera for directors like Gaspar Noé,
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Planning for Festivals: Start Now
By David Kaminski You need the right festivals, not all of them. David Kaminski explains how to choose festivals, budget
Steadicam Operator Peter Robertson on Atonement and In Bruges
Steadicam operator Peter Robertson explains how he trained, how Steadicam scenes are planned, the rigs he used on Atonement and
Q&A with Film Producer Charles Roven: How Man of Steel Came Together
Producer Charles Roven explains why Superman is still relevant after 75 years, how the Man of Steel project came together
Handheld and DSLR Shooting Tips from David Lent and Patrick Reis
By David Lent and Patrick Reis Two working shooters share quick, practical tips: cameraman David Lent on handheld camerawork, and
What You Will Learn About Your Film at a Festival: 4 Important Things
By David Kaminski Seeing your film on a big screen with an audience teaches you a lot. David Kaminski shares
Directing Actors for Film: Be Prepared, Clear and Collaborative
By Peter Kiwitt A film director is not an acting teacher. Peter Kiwitt explains what directors should know about the
Producer Deborah Snyder on the Making of Man of Steel
Producer Deborah Snyder talks about how she and Zack Snyder came onto Man of Steel, meeting the Nolans and what
Inside the World of a Rehearsal: Working with Actors Before the Shoot
Many productions skip rehearsal. Learn why rehearsing with actors matters, how to run a rehearsal process and the do’s and
Maine Media Workshops + College: Make It Happen
Maine Media Workshops + College faculty, including producer Andi Isaacs, explain how the school’s intensives help students get a competitive
Joe Swanberg on Making Films and Building an Audience
By Kelcie Des Jardins Director Joe Swanberg talks about film school, his favorite HD camera, shooting All the Light in
So, You Want to Create a Podcast?
By Sujata Singhal Want to start a podcast? Sujata Singhal covers choosing your topic, episode length, co-hosts, format, the gear