How to Build a 2.5K Soft Light Box for Under $250
By Saro Varjabedian Soft light comes from diffusion or bounce. Saro Varjabedian shows how to build a 2.5K soft light
Jessica Oreck’s Debut Documentary Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
By David Kaminski First-time director Jessica Oreck talks about her debut documentary Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo, a film about Japan’s
The Digital Revolution: What Is Missing?
By Dean Goldberg Cameras are cheaper and easier than ever, but what got lost? Dean Goldberg compares old and new
Cinema H2O: Unlocking the Hidden Beauty of the Underwater World
By Mike Valentine, BSC From the first underwater photograph in 1856 to today, Mike Valentine, BSC explains the craft, gear
Different Forms of Layoff for Stages of Editing
By Daniel Gaucher Deliverables scare many offline editors. Daniel Gaucher explains the layoffs and outputs needed at each stage of
Digital Video: A Cool Medium
By Dana Dorrity After seeing the Dogme film The Celebration, Dana Dorrity explored what makes digital video a cool medium
Makoto Shinkai: Do-It-Yourself Animator
By Patrick Drazen Before Your Name, Makoto Shinkai made anime almost alone on a computer. Patrick Drazen looks at the
Chalk: High School Teachers Graduate to Filmmaking
By Mary Ann Skweres Chalk looks at high school from the teachers’ lounge. Mary Ann Skweres talks with the team
Live from New York, It’s Alexander Serpico
By Scott Essman Editor Alexander Serpico, son of detective Frank Serpico, talks about his New York post-production career and why
Filming a Key Shot for Spielberg’s Hook
By Jack Anderson Camera operator Jack Anderson tells how he filmed a key shot for Steven Spielberg’s Hook and what
Smile: A Student Animated Short Gets an iTunes Distribution Deal
By Karelisa Falkner When iTunes added animated shorts, a student film got a deal. A look at the animated short
Going Global with Film Festival Winner Taron Lexton
By Lauren Simpson Taron Lexton graduated from Los Angeles Film School at 19 and went on to direct award-winning work.