The Mantis Parable: Selling Indie Films Online
With the internet opening up new avenues for sharing indie movies, it is a different world for the indie filmmaker
Exploring Lens Adapters for HD and HDV Video Cameras
By Dana Weidman Dorrity Lens adapters from Redrock Micro and Letus put 35mm still lenses on HD and HDV cameras
Recipes for Special Makeup Effects
By Todd Debreceni Makeup effects artist Todd Debreceni shares simple special makeup recipes, such as age stipple, that look great
Director Renny Harlin Discusses 5 Days of War
By Scott Essman Director Renny Harlin talks about 5 Days of War, his film about the August 2008 Russian invasion
Special FX Makeup: The Importance of Pre-Production
By Todd Debreceni Makeup effects artist Todd Debreceni explains why special FX makeup must be planned in pre-production, and what
Five Techniques for Creating a Film Look When Shooting Video
By Anthony Q. Artis Want your video to look like film? Anthony Q. Artis explains five techniques: 24p, shallow depth
Planet of the Apes at 50: A Cinematic Revolution
By Scott Essman Planet of the Apes burst off the screen and changed cinema. Fifty years on, Scott Essman looks
Directorial Chutzpah 101
By David K. Irving Chutzpah binds the craft and psychology of directing. David K. Irving explains why confidence is hard
Workflow and Weaving the Story: Editing Ten More Good Years
By Jennifer Falk Editor Jennifer Falk shares how she organized hours of footage and wove the story of the documentary
It Ain’t Rocket Science: Composition Is Brain Surgery
By David Lent Camera composition starts with how viewers see. David Lent explains framing, movement, zooming and storytelling rules every
Behind the Scenes of Two Films: East of Berlin and Persimmon
By Dean Yamada Film teacher Dean Yamada goes behind the scenes of East of Berlin and Persimmon, two films that
Film Distribution FAQ
By Stacey Parks Distribution expert Stacey Parks answers the questions filmmakers ask most about distribution, sales agents, deals and getting