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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | PRODUCTION | “Collaborate Like a Pro: 6 Helpful Tips,” By Daniel LeBlanc

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) Collaborate Like a Pro 6 Helpful Tips By Daniel LeBlanc Collaborating is one of the hardest things to do effectively. Here are a few thoughts you might want to consider when deciding to collaborate with someone. [1] Respect Collaborating in the creative world is a very difficult thing to do … Continue reading “STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | PRODUCTION | “Collaborate Like a Pro: 6 Helpful Tips,” By Daniel LeBlanc”

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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | CAMERAWORK | “How to Use Camera Framing as a Storytelling Tool” By David Landau

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) How to Use Camera Framing as a Storytelling Tool Reinforce the Intention of Your Scene By David Landau Camera framing is a great storytelling tool which doesn’t require a big budget – just some consideration and planning.  When used creatively, the framing of the image and subtle camera movement can… …

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What to Wear and Not Wear to a Film Set

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) What to Wear and Not Wear to a Film Set How to Dress for the Job By Scott Spears You’ve got a call time of 7am tomorrow and you’ve got whatever gear you’re responsible for lined up, so you think you’re ready to go. Have you thought what you’re going … Continue reading “What to Wear and Not Wear to a Film Set”

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Lighting for Filmmakers “Motivating Your Light” By Scott Spears

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) How to Motivate Your Light Here’s How… By Scott Spears  So, you arrive on set and look around at the space asking yourself, “Where do I start?” The answer to this question is what is motivating the light in the scene. Using motivated sources is the best way to go… …

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The Art of Location Scouting

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine. Above photo from the film, “Skimmers.”) The Art of Location Scouting Look, Access, Schedule and Control By John Klein Location scouting is an often-overlooked aspect of micro-budget filmmaking. Filmmakers are content to rely on either their own apartments or their friends’ houses or that bar down the street that your… …

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“What Audio Format to Use and Why?” By Daniel LeBlanc

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) What Audio Format to Use and Why? Working with Music By Daniel LeBlanc Audio formats can be very confusing at the best of times. Here’s my take. MP3, WAV, AIFF, MP4, AAC, etc. are all excellent audio formats. Within all formats, a producer can decide on the quality and size … Continue reading ““What Audio Format to Use and Why?” By Daniel LeBlanc”

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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | INSPIRATION | “What Are You Waiting For?” By Shane Stanley

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) What Are You Waiting For? Patience may be a virtue, but it gets nothing accomplished. By Shane Stanley One thing I’ve always believed is if you have a camera and a subject, you’re good to go. Sure, it’d be nice to have a sound team, hair and makeup department, production … Continue reading “STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | INSPIRATION | “What Are You Waiting For?” By Shane Stanley”

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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | STORYTELLING | “A New Spin on Established Genres” By Neil Landau

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(Article published in StudentFilmmakers Magazine.) A New Spin on Established Genres Provocative Storytelling Beyond the Imaginable By Neil Landau The digital television revolution’s new wave of invigorating TV series has shaken up the traditional formulas of “safe” linear programming. A fresh crop of shows has ushered in some of the best and most provocative storytelling … Continue reading “STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | STORYTELLING | “A New Spin on Established Genres” By Neil Landau”

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Should You Care About The Genre Of Your Production Music?

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  Should You Care About The Genre Of Your Production Music? How To Pick Your Next Tracks By Daniel LeBlanc Having worked as a composer for over two decades, I’ve written music in most every genre and have a couple of viewpoints that might be helpful in picking your next track. Be open minded I’ve … Continue reading “Should You Care About The Genre Of Your Production Music?”

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Audio’s Rightful Place: Know and Embrace Your Sound

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Article Written By David Kaminski As pros note, audio is 50% of your film, and when the dialogue cuts out, or cannot be heard, it’s a sign your film will never make it to a festival or to distribution without a lot of time or money spent on ADR. It’s your duty to know and … Continue reading “Audio’s Rightful Place: Know and Embrace Your Sound”

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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | PHOTOGRAPHY | “Photographers on the Move” by Nancy Rauch Yachnes

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Pictured above: ©Dell River Imagery 2018 Airport Article Written By Nancy Rauch Yachnes There are only two of us, but we service five different cities in two countries on a regular basis. It’s not that we love to travel, (though we do), but we have close family quite spread out, and yes, we actually (usually) … Continue reading “STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | PHOTOGRAPHY | “Photographers on the Move” by Nancy Rauch Yachnes”

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STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | DIRECTING | “Filmmaker as Magician: One of the Greatest Jobs on Earth” By David K. Irving

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Article Written By David K. Irving I think cinema, movies, and magic have always been closely associated. The very earliest people who made film were magicians. ~Francis Ford Coppola The lights go down.  Excitement and anticipation fill the air. Images begin to dance across the silver screen.  A little laughter, a few tears.  And the … Continue reading “STUDENTFILMMAKERS MAGAZINE | DIRECTING | “Filmmaker as Magician: One of the Greatest Jobs on Earth” By David K. Irving”