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Here are some tips and techniques from Daniel Le Blanc, Hummie Mann, Stephen B. Ward, Kristian Sensini, Peter Dowsett, Jonathon Cox, and Anthony Annucci… 7 Solid Film Composing Tips for Musicians “Understand that the composer’s role is to support and enhance what is on screen. Work around dialogue and allow room for sound … Continue reading “7 Solid Film Composing Tips for Musicians”
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Post-production insights from Pietro Scalia, ACE, Wendy Hallam Martin, ACE, CCE, Mike Sale, ACE, Sidney Wolinsky ACE, Janet Weinberg, ACE, Heidi Scharfe, ACE, Deborah Moran, ACE, Nancy Morrison, ACE, Tim Kolb, and Steve Hullfish… Pictured above: Editing in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Avel Chuklanov, Filmmaker, Vancouver, WA. Follow @chuklanov | chuklanov.com 10 Best Film … Continue reading “Top Ten Film and Video Editing Tips”
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Awesome lighting tips from Peter Levy, ASC, Uta Briesewitz, ASC, and David Moxness, ASC, CSC… Above photo By Kal Visuals. Follow @kalvisuals | www.kalvisuals.com 3 Need-To-Know Lighting Tips for Student Cinematographers Tip #1 ” My advice to give to students is, don’t think of the fill light as a light source. Understand what… …
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New directors! Here are some cool tips from Christina Hodel, Mark Sarisky, Paolo Dy, Ben Wu, Deborah Moran, ACE, Peter Markham, and Greg Takoudes… Pictured above: On the set in New York with TY BREEZZYY , for a music video with Gordon Cowie Films. www.gordoncowiefilms.com 7 Helpful Tips for New Directors Tip #1 … Continue reading “7 Helpful Tips for New Directors”
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Film composers Jonathon Cox, David Mieloch, André Heuer, and Marinho Nobre share their favorite techniques… Pictured above: Mixing Session. Mölndalsvägen, Göteborg, Sweden. Photo by John Hult. | twitter.com/iamjohnhult | iamjohnhult.com 4 Film Composers’ Favorite Techniques “I use a technique that I call chordal-morphing. Basically, I start with a certain chord quality (major, minor, … Continue reading “4 Film Composers’ Favorite Techniques”
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Mike Sale, ACE most recently edited “Spenser Confidential” for director Peter Berg. He previously edited “Skyscraper” and the comedies, “We’re the Millers” and “Central Intelligence” with director Rawson Marshall Thurber. His additional recent credits include director Todd Phillips’ “The Hangover Part II” and Paul Feig’s blockbuster hit, “Bridesmaids,” for which he earned a 2012 Eddie Award nomination from the American Cinema Editors. Sale also served as an additional editor on “I … Continue reading “Cutting Comedies with Michael L. Sale, ACE”
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Kyra Gardner Directs Animatronics and Puppet Magic Behind the Scenes of Award-Winning Student Film, “Phoebe” With a dad in special effects makeup, blood and guts became a normality for Kyra at a young age. Combat nursing was her first goal, but she soon discovered that real blood is way grosser than the fake stuff. … Continue reading “Kyra Gardner Directs Animatronics and Puppet Magic in Award-Winning Student Film, “Phoebe””
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Some filmmaking inspiration from Roger Marsh, Mary Janca, Matthew Sienzant, Adam Rench, and Chad Bell. Picture above: photo by Colton Sturgeon, Photographer & Filmmaker, Kansas City. Follow @ColtonSturgeon. | coltonsturgeon.com 5 Fantastic Filmmaking Tips for New Directors Tip #1 “I made an advance decision before directing one of my films to constantly shoot … Continue reading “5 Fantastic Filmmaking Tips for New Directors”
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Camera tips from M. David Mullen, ASC, Paul Wheeler, BSC, Peter Levy, ASC, Paige Thomas, SOC, Gustavo Mercado, David E. Elkins, SOC, and Patrick Cady, ASC… Picture above: production still by @frankiefilms_xu, Boston-based cinematographer and filmmaker. Tip #1 “Just remember that like any other cinematic technique, camera movement is most effective when used with discretion… …
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Composing music for film or video? Working with a film composer? Here are some great tips from Hummie Mann, Daniel Le Blanc, Chris Sulit, Eric Hausmann, and Stephen B. Ward… Above photo by Nick Karvounis, København, Denmark | nick-karvounis.com 5 Essential Pieces of Advice for Young Composers Tip #1 “Don’t compose faceless music … Continue reading “5 Essential Pieces of Advice for Young Composers”
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These post production tips will inspire you. Read editing insights from Janet Weinberg, ACE, Heidi Scharfe, ACE, and more… Above photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters. Follow snapshot-factory.de. 9 PRO Editing Tips Every Student of Filmmaking Must Know Tip #1 “Story is KEY. Let the script be your guide.” ~Janet Weinberg, ACE Read more in … Continue reading “9 PRO Editing Tips Every Student of Filmmaking Must Know”
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Read these great lighting tips for cinematography students and film students. Tips from Uta Briesewitz, ASC, David Moxness, ASC, CSC, Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC and more… Above photo by Daniil Kuželev in Odessa, Ukraine. 4 Master Lighting Tips for Next Generation Cinematographers Tip #1 “Watch the world around you, get inspired… …
