The Importance of Finding the Right Talent
…And Where to Find Them by Scott Eggleston “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” the old […]
How-To Be A Filmmaker Articles
Lighting Practically
Amplify Your Practical Sources to Get the Light You Need by Saro Varjabedian It has been my experience that in
No Limitations: The Screenwriter as Writer
No Limitations: The Screenwriter as Writer by Michael Halperin One of the myths of the motion picture industry silently states
Lighting vs. Illuminating: Tips from a Lighting Director
by Jeffrey M. Hamel You light with the lights you have, not the lights you wish you had. As a
13 Things Bad Screenwriters Commonly Do
by Brad Schreiber Having been the director of development for TV/film director Jonathan Kaplan (Unlawful Entry, The Accused, NBC’s E.R.),
Pre-Production: “The More Organized You Are, the More Creative You Can Be”
by M. David Mullen, ASC Often I get asked what a cinematographer does in pre-production, especially on a low-budget feature
Directing for the Cut
Change of Distance, Change of Angle, and Action within the Scene by George Avgerakis It has often been said the
Foley on a Shoestring
by Fred Ginsburg C.A.S., Ph.D. The post-production process known as “foley” refers to the art of recording “live” sync sound
Tips for Writing Better Dialogue
Keep It Brief by Sebastian Corbascio “If you’re going to shoot, shoot. Don’t talk.” ~Tuco, The Good, The Bad and
Lighting a Room ‘Night for Day’
by Kevin Zanit As a cinematographer, one of many skills you should have is the ability to “cheat” what time
Advice on Film Industry Internships
by Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D. The ideal internship is an opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the
3 Key Audio Special Effects for Your Film
Phoneizing Effect, Reversing Audio, and Reverb by Bryant Falk When painting a picture you normally take stock of all the