Directing for the Cut
Change of Distance, Change of Angle, and Action within the Scene by George Avgerakis It has often been said the […]
Foley on a Shoestring
by Fred Ginsburg C.A.S., Ph.D. The post-production process known as “foley” refers to the art of recording “live” sync sound
Tips for Writing Better Dialogue
Keep It Brief by Sebastian Corbascio “If you’re going to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” ~Tuco, The Good, The Bad and
Lighting a Room ‘Night for Day’
by Kevin Zanit As a cinematographer, one of many skills you should have is the ability to “cheat” what time
Advice on Film Industry Internships
by Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D. The ideal internship is an opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the
3 Key Audio Special Effects for Your Film
Phoneizing Effect, Reversing Audio, and Reverb by Bryant Falk When painting a picture you normally take stock of all the
10 Filmmaking Tips from Award-Winning Student Filmmakers
“If you have a crazy idea you want to try but are too scared to do it, do it anyway.
7 Important Documentary Tips: Inspirational Quotes from Filmmakers
“Try to write the whole film out on paper before you shoot a frame. Write the narration or what you
12 Inspirational Screenwriting Quotes for Filmmakers and Creatives
“The last thing I want to see at the movies is a version of my reality. I don’t want to
SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME
SPIKE IS GONNA KILL ME By Nandi Bowe By the time I met Spike Lee, he had already burst onto
A Conversation with Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC: Leading Your Audience’s Eye
A Conversation with Cinematographer Stijn Van der Veken, ASC, SBC Leading Your Audience’s Eye StudentFilmmakers Magazine: You’re known for your
Peter Warren, CSC on Getting His Start
By Peter Warren, CSC I have had my eye through a viewfinder professionally for almost 40 years. At 62,