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by Naomi Laeuchli Andrew Migliori, who has previously discussed his successful Kickstarter campaign to fund his senior film project ‘Donner Party: The Musical’, talks about filming the movie, working on location and the challenges of working on a musical. How did the finished film compare with your initial vision? Andrew Migliori: One of the most … Continue reading “Andrew Migliori Discusses ‘Donner Party: The Musical’”
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by Naomi Laeuchli Brian Schwarz talks about his thesis film Ol’Daddy which won Best Narrative at this year’s Student Academy Awards. He discusses casting the film, what interested in him in the story and what he feels sets the film apart. Can you tell me a little bit about the film? Brian Schwarz: “Ol’Daddy” is … Continue reading “Brian Schwarz Discusses His Award-Winning Film ‘Ol’Daddy’”
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Renown Action Director Rob Cohen Talks by Scott Essman Former wunderkind producer and executive Rob Cohen burst onto the directing scene with his biopic Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story in 1993. Since that time, he has become one of the renowned action directors in Hollywood with films including Dragonheart, The Fast and the Furious, and … Continue reading “1,000 Visual FX Shots, Working with Crew, and The Mummy Franchise”
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Simple Suggestions for Braving the Elements by Carl Filoreto Earthquakes. Deserts. Hurricanes. Third world countries. Tornados. Remote rain forests. Television production isn’t always performed in a well appointed studio with craft services, a climate controlled building, or in a major metropolitan area. A lot of compelling television takes place in incredibly remote and inhospitable locales, … Continue reading “Critical Utility for Gorilla Television”
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The Importance of Having a Camera Operator on the Set “Choosing Your Film Crew Wisely: Key Departments and Roles,” omits the role that camera operators play in the collaborative process. Steven Poster, ASC, believes that this is a serious omission, and wants to set the record straight. Poster is president of the International Cinematographers Guild… …
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Camera Movement Techniques, the DI Technology, Working with Directors, and More by Jacqueline B. Frost Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC, nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography for No Country for Old Men and for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, is easily one of the best and one of the … Continue reading “A Conversation with Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC”
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Filming in a railroad yard for ‘To Live and Die in LA’. by Jack Anderson Most of the students I work with these days don’t have a clear idea why we tape the camera magazines after we load them. How much of the camera or magazine must be wrapped with tape? Every camera needs this? … Continue reading “It Pays to Be Prepared: Tape Your Magazines”
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Build the Best Lighting Scheme for Your Subject by Saro Varjabedian Intuitively knowing where to place lights to light your subject’s face, while simultaneously lighting your environment, is a skill which will take some time to develop. However, this little tip may be a helpful way to start thinking about it. There is a science … Continue reading “Light Your Subject’s Face for the Most Flattering or Most Dramatic Effect”
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Award-Winning DP Discusses Lighting for Genres, Camera Movement, Color Palette and More by Jacqueline B. Frost Winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for “Requiem for a Dream,” as well as a Chlotrudis Award in 1999 for Best Cinematography for “Pi,” award-winning director of photography Matthew Libatique, ASC is best known for … Continue reading “Q&A with Matthew Libatique, ASC: From Indies to Blockbusters and In-Between”
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How to Evoke Ethereal Solitude with Double Fog Filters by Ira Tiffen Peace. Quiet. Solitude. And a sense of the ethereal. Today, we are in a cemetery (pictorially speaking) and seeking to convey the sense of actually being there through our imagery. Standing upright in the fading sunlight, the markers appear starkly white against the … Continue reading “Manipulate Mood with Filter Effects”
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Working with Greenscreen by Mark Sawicki Many of my students like to hear the war stories of actual productions from real effects supervisors. A frank discussion of the actual work experience can vary dramatically from the sanitized DVD bonus features we all see accompanying the movies these days. I would like to relate a good … Continue reading “On Set Effects Supervision: A Case Study”
