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Written by David K. Irving The classroom itself has become a series of faces-in-squares. Framing, lighting, wardrobe, and eye contact are all important elements of the virtual classroom. After all, the newest word in the English language is Netiquette. It is your call as to how you want to present yourself. Some like casual dress; … Continue reading “Student Filmmaking Virtual Classes”
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Oscar & Emmy Winners are Teachers and Alums at Maine Media Workshops + College Maine Media Expands International Reach with Online Programs Wayne Beach is Faculty Chair of the Maine Media Film Program. He is also one of the pros who teach at the school. A screenwriter with a nearly three decade-long career, Wayne has … Continue reading “Oscar & Emmy Winners are Teachers and Alums at Maine Media Workshops + College”
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Yesenia is a Director of Photography based in both Austin and Houston. She specializes in documentary and commercial work and is experienced with a wide range of production styles; she’s been in the industry since 2012. Prior to being a DP, she owned and operated a fine art print business and had worked with clients… …
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Written By Amy DeLouise Virtual events and interviews are here to stay. If you’re tapped as a remote producer/interviewer or moderator there are some obstacles to overcome. Here are some of my top tips. # 1. Prepare Your Subject. One of the keys to any successful interview—live or remote—is a relaxed subject. In advance of … Continue reading “Important Tips for Conducting Virtual Interviews”
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Garnered from My First Feature Documentary Experience Written By Tamar Kummel I recently completed my first feature documentary, “Fighting for Allergy-Free Food.” I worked hard to find answers to your and my questions about why food sensitivity has become so prevalent, why food allergies are off-the-charts, why our food system is screwed up, what … Continue reading “First-Time Documentary Filmmaking Tips”
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Christophe Alvarez is a concert pianist, doctor of music, composer and conductor. He is a tenure Teacher of Piano at the Academy of music Gheorghe Dima of Cluj. Christophe’s career led him to play in many concert halls and festivals in North America and in Europe. He is the author of three feature length films … Continue reading ““Creating film music often requires leaving one’s comfort zone, experimenting with different styles.””
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Photo by Nandhu Kumar. Follow on Instagram @nandhukumar_nk Light Emotion Written by Eddie Tapp Light is all around us. We use light, we feel light, we create light, we use light that is already created. Sometimes we assume light and sometimes abuse light. When light is at its epic moment, we appreciate light, sometimes … Continue reading “Light Emotion”
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Written by Merridith Allen A query letter is a very simple introduction, and a pitch, from you to a potential buyer, collaborator, or champion of your project, and/or you as a writer. So, writing query letters is all about access. The goal of writing a query letter is to create a bridge between you/your project, … Continue reading “What is a Query Letter? Why Are You Writing One?”
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Written by Marco Schleicher, MA In London, I worked for two leading UK casting directors for about a year. I started in this department as casting intern, then I became a casting assistant, and then I moved up to be a session director. During my time in casting, I met about 1.000 actors. Some … Continue reading “Finding the Right Actors: My Experiences in the Casting Department”
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Photo Entry: Snow and Wind Photographer Profile Name: Mitchell Hartman Location: Queens, NY Click here to comment and post your reaction >> 2021 Winter Photo Contest Photo
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Sean Silas aka Silas Of The Lamb specializes in graphics design, using software such as Photoshop, Affinity Designer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, Lightroom, ReaIlusion Character Creator 3, iClone 7, and Unreal Engine 4. He is also a guitarist/composer/producer. He uses software like Pro-tools, Reason, and Nexus. How did you get into being… …
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Pictured above: Scene from film, “Jumanji”. What I’ve Learned By Jim Strain Here are six things I’ve learned over the years as a screenwriter. PERSISTENCE IS PARAMOUNT The patron saint of all screenwriters should be Wile E. Coyote. Persistence is the most important element in forging a career. “No” is the most common word … Continue reading “What I’ve Learned”
