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Shooting Flames on the Set of “Fireproof” by Julia Camenisch For Cinematographer Bob Scott, this was a first. A veteran of sports and action features (Friday Night Lights, Gridiron Gang, Talladega Nights), he was much more comfortable shooting a football tackle than a burning building. But as he read the script of Fireproof, the latest… …
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Here are the basics of what I used to establish a 3D workflow from production to post to presentation. by William Donaruma 3D production has certainly been a [big trend]. With the monumental success of Avatar, Alice in Wonderland and the many animated features presented in 3D, the transition to digital cinema and the proliferation … Continue reading “3D Perspective from Production to Presentation”
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by Ira Tiffen Ever imagine how nice it would be if you could get optical filters custom made to your unique specifications, have almost immediate delivery right to your location, and at a price that would fit any production budget? Well, stop imagining, because, if the situation is right, you can. Here’s how… It’s been … Continue reading “Shedding Light on Homegrown Flare Effects”
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by Naomi Laeuchli Connor Simpson, who graduated this year from the University of Alabama, discusses his Sci-Fi short film ‘Manta’ for which he won Best Director at Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival. Simpson talks about how he created the film, the challenges and the part he was most pleased with. Can you tell … Continue reading “Connor Simpson talks about his Campus MovieFest winner ‘Manta’”
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Directing and Writing Techniques for Sci-Fi Creature and World Creation StudentFilmmakers Magazine caught up with director Vincenzo Natali, whose film Splice, debuted with critical and audience acclaim at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, picked up a nominations for Best Film and Best Special Effects at the 42nd Sitges Film Festival and won Best Special Effects. … Continue reading “Exclusive with Award-Winning Splice Director Vincenzo Natali”
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by Bryant Falk THE PROJECT I am contracted to produce a number of sales pieces demonstrating a new type of vision training software. It is important to bring out all the interactive aspects of the software by having patients directly interface with the program. THE CHALLENGE Since the software requires the use of an overhead … Continue reading “Capturing Subjects in Low Light and a Clean Audio Track”
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by Scott Essman As evidenced in films including The Wolfman, the new modus operandi in visual effects production for feature films includes a hybrid of techniques and the use of several vendors to service all of the needs of a genre film. To execute the 2010 Wolfman’s “transformation” sequences, most memorably featured in the confines … Continue reading “Hybrid Visual Effects Techniques: Hollywood Trends”
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How to prepare, shoot, and live to tell the story… by David Lent You’ve been on an airplane for what seems like an eternity. Anybody wearing a smile got off at the last stopover. You’re jetlagged, hungry, exhausted and afraid. No one speaks English and the locals are edgy. You’re carrying an obscene amount of … Continue reading “Safety and Survival in a Conflict Zone”
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“My favorite character was playing a model in the short film Look by Ryan Pickett. I really enjoyed getting comfortable doing the most mundane tasks on camera, such as just sitting and holding a teacup.” Theresa Meeker Pickett Profile: theresapickett Job: Actress Location: Tennessee, USA networking.studentfilmmakers.com/theresapickett EXPLORING ROLES: I most want a role which permits … Continue reading “Community Spotlight: Theresa Meeker Pickett, Actress”
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Looking at your idea and really asking yourself, how can I present this in a way that has not been overdone? Really look at every angle and put your personal stamp on it. I also think that often times contest submissions for young filmmakers will excel in one of two areas: Production Value or Story. … Continue reading “Community Spotlight: Barry Teitelbaum, Independent Filmmaker”
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Rebecca Glasmacher Filmmaker, Student Germany in North Rhine-Westphalia, Langerwehe networking.studentfilmmakers.com/Reyva START IN FILMMAKING I always was interested in movies, since I was 14. I was quite sure that my interests would lead me to an artistical profession. But I really didn’t know where I could be taught how to make films, so I thought I … Continue reading “Community Spotlight, Rebecca Glasmacher, Filmmaker/Student”
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Benjamin Harding, United Kingdom START IN FILMMAKING I got started in filmmaking when I went to City of Bath College, (United Kingdom), at the age of 17 in 2006 to study digital media. As soon as I started, I discovered my passion for filmmaking. I carried on studying film production at Norwich University College of … Continue reading “Community Spotlight: Ben Harding, Independent Filmmaker”
