Film Set Terms: Film Lingo and Slang Every Beginner Should Know
by Chris Cavallari Some of the first episodes of my former podcast, The Martini Shot: Moviemaking for Beginners, dealt with
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7 Guidelines for Getting the Best Performances Possible
by Vanessa Daniels The relationship between an actor and director is important to the success of a film. Both
What Are 3 Ways Networks Acquire Programming? | Here’s a Fast Look
by Stacey Parks (1.) They acquire a finished program. This is usually the least expensive option for a network,
Capture the Great Dialogue Moments: Keeping Quiet on the Set
By Bryant Falk In almost every movie you watch there is a club, party, or large group scene. Getting the
Dressing the Hordes: Costumes on “A Man Called Horse II” and “Rambo III”
by Richard La Motte Lessons from Bob Labansat I used to work with a friend and fellow costumer named Robert
Get that Peak Performance while the Camera is Actually Rolling
by Steve Carlson New filmmakers spend untold hours learning about cameras, lenses, lighting and rehearsing slow, steady, pans and zooms.
Technique and Precautions for Laying Dolly Track
Filming a Dolly Shot for a Scene of the Television Series, “Mad About You” by Jack Anderson Laying Track
7 Mistakes to Avoid as a TV Staff Writer
by Pamela Douglas Recently, a student on the verge of graduating asked me what was the single most important lesson
Create More Balance and Clarity in Your Audio Mix: The QS on EQ
by Bryant Falk As I journey through this digital age of video and film production, I am finding trends that
Documentary Research: In Search of the Truth
by David Kaminski Never Take Something As Simple As a Person’s Name for Granted. Recently, I discovered that my
V.O. on the Go: Setups for the Traveling Voice-Over Artist
by Bryant Falk With the continuing progression of technology in the recording industry, the 24-hour availability of voice over talent
Filmmakers’ Sketchbooks: Capturing Daydreams On Hard Drives
by S.D. Katz Now that MiniDV and HDV make shooting and dropping the footage into a timeline a very simple