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StudentFilmmakers.com is excited to announce an exclusive video interview with award-winning fight choreographer Kevin Inouye as part of our Community Interview Series. Join host Maura Nicolaita as she delves into the world of swords, scenes, and safety in period pieces with Kevin, who shares his valuable insights and experiences in the realm of fight choreography…. …
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As the film industry continues to evolve, virtual production is emerging as a game-changing technology that offers a range of benefits for both experienced professionals and student filmmakers alike. With the increasing use of virtual sets and real-time rendering, filmmakers are keen to learn how to leverage these technologies for efficient and cost-effective productions. In… …
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Presented by: StudentFilmmakers.com & StudentFilmmakers Magazine Are you looking to take your craft to the next level? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Subscribe today >> 3 Pro-Tips for Directing Actors: Unlock Their On-Screen Magic! Q&A with Michael Goi, ASC, ISC Michael was prepping an episode of The Rookie: Feds when Student… …
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Presented by: StudentFilmmakers.com & StudentFilmmakers Magazine Are you looking to take your craft to the next level? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Subscribe today >> Exclusive Video Q&A: Top Tips for Film Students and First-Time Directors with New York-Based Director/Producer Brendan Cochrane During our video interview, we asked Brendan these eight questions…. …
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Presented by: StudentFilmmakers.com & StudentFilmmakers Magazine Are you looking to take your craft to the next level? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Click here to subscribe! Do Not Fear This! First-Time Directors Working with Experienced DPs Thomas Ackerman, ASC Shares Important Insights 1. Can you share your insights for first-time filmmakers… …
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By Brendan Cochrane, Director/Producer Whether you are shooting a short, feature or commercial it is inevitable that you will run into an unforeseen event and problem solving on the fly can lead to a successful or hampered production and sometimes worse. The goal is to be as prepared as possible and even prepare with backup… …
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What is “live to tape,” and what are the benefits of television productions shooting live to tape? Kit Carson: Live to tape is usually unscripted television that is capturing an event as it happens. The benefit of shooting this way is that is very cost effective because there is very little rehearsal (if any) and… …
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(Above Photo by Felipe Bustill. Follow IG @pipe_fx) Create an Effective Hook …And Keep Them Watching Written By Jared Isham This one technique will change your creative approach forever and launch your career in filmmaking. I hope I have your attention. I was recently working as an editor on a documentary project that typically would… …
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(Above Photo by Milo Bauman. IG @milojbauman) A Directing Tip from Orson Welles Written By Fred Ginsburg, CAS, Ph.D. Many years ago, I had the fortunate opportunity to work with the late Orson Welles. We got along very well, and he invited only me and the assistant cameraman to join him at his private table… …
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Written By Tony Halliwell Working with a student or beginning composer? Deriving from my experiences working as a startup composer, I’d like to share with you some quick tips for improving your workflow and collaboration with newcomers who are just starting out or who have only a few films under their belts so far and… …
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Top Photo: Crowd time! Making five people look like a crowd of applause for the opening shots takes teamwork. MAKING VISUALS SING Written By John Klein Every indie filmmaking conversation tends to start with some variation of “write what you have.” So, when I signed on to direct the music video for Kinglet’s lyric-less… …
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By Shane Stanley It’s that time of year to brush the sand off your feet, let your suntans fade and the hangovers heal as you head back to class or get back to work. Or is it?… I’ll admit, I am obsessive compulsive when it comes to work. I don’t say that with any shame… …
