AFI Conservatory: Hands-On Training in Six Disciplines
AFI Conservatory’s admissions manager talks about the school’s six disciplines, rolling admissions and tips for creating a successful application. AFI
Caradog James Builds The Machine
By Scott Essman Writer-director Caradog James explains how he researched artificial intelligence, raised money and shot his indie sci-fi thriller
Yuri Neyman, ASC Talks GCI, New Courses and Philosophy
Cinematographer Yuri Neyman, ASC explains the Global Cinematography Institute’s courses and philosophy for cinematographers upgrading their skills. Yuri Neyman, ASC
The Evolution of an Idea into a Script
By Jennifer Grisanti How do you come up with an idea and grow it into a script? Story consultant Jennifer
Andrew Lesnie, ACS, ASC on Shooting The Hobbit Films
By Erica McKenzie Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie, ACS, ASC talks about starting at AFTRS, news and documentary training, and shooting Peter
Inside Story: What Works in TV and Why
By Jennifer Grisanti Story consultant Jennifer Grisanti looks at the TV shows that draw strong audiences, what works in their
Where Art Meets Industry: Interview with Michael Coulter, BSC
By Camille Haimet Cinematographer Michael Coulter, BSC talks about creative freedom, working with directors to create a film’s look and
In Love with Super 35: A Camera Changes Student Production
By Dean Goldberg Film professor Dean Goldberg explains why a Super 35 sensor camera won him over and how it
Cinematography with Larry Fong, ASC: Memorable Images
By Kelcie Des Jardins Cinematographer Larry Fong, ASC talks about what first drew him to photography, making films as a
Getting Personal: Finding Guides for Documentary Interviews Abroad
By Robin Canfield Short trips leave little time to earn a subject’s trust. Documentary maker Robin Canfield explains how the
A Conversation with Eric Steelberg, ASC
By Kelcie Des Jardins Cinematographer Eric Steelberg, ASC, who shot Juno and Up in the Air, talks about starting with
From Grease Pencils to Digital: Editing on the College Scene
By Dean Goldberg Dean Goldberg looks back at syncing dailies with grease pencils and real bins, and at how editing,