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Written by Snehal Patel As a filmmaker, there is a lot to learn. It takes a lifetime of experience and education to continue creating compelling content. One of the most complicated topics to discuss about filmmaking is the photography. Cinematographers, who are in charge of delivering the photography, are always some mix of artist and … Continue reading “Why Focal Lengths Matter in Cinematography”
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How I brought my short film, “The Shadow,” from idea to film festival Written by Bridget Barbara Making your first film can feel terrifying, or even impossible. But if you view the process as a learning experience, you can reframe any problems, mistakes, or failures that arise as the necessary trials and tribulations that bring … Continue reading “You CAN Make a Movie with One Camera and a Small Group of Friends”
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Written By Richard Tiland One of the biggest desires of young filmmakers is to own a professional and successful video production company. Their goal is to establish a media production company so they can make connections, expand their resources (camera, lighting, post suites, and sound gear), make money and develop professional relationships. Here is how … Continue reading “How to Make a Video Production Company”
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Give Yourself an Exit Strategy in Post-Production Written By Jared Isham One thing that is frequently left out of the camera work discussion is how it affects you in post-production. With filmmaking, having the ability to make decisions knowing how they will affect things down the road, will put you in a much better position … Continue reading “Camerawork and Post-Production”
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Photo by Hennie Stander. @henniestander Posted by William Klayer GROUP | Safety on the Set Copied from Crescenzo Info for those not in the film/tv industry: Regarding the recent tragedy on the film set of “Rust” Here is a rundown of how a gun should travel from the Property lockup to set, and back: A … Continue reading “GROUP | Safety on the Set | Regarding the recent tragedy on the film set of “Rust””
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Photo by Jakob Owens @jakobowens1 Posted by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD GROUP | Safety on the Set First rule: Make sure that it is a visible film set! There should be an abundance of lights, stands, grip gear, tripods/cranes, etc so that any idiot passing by can readily see that you are making a movie. … Continue reading “Some Basic Rules Regarding Firearms on the Set | Posted by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD”
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Written By Kevin Inouye Given my specialties, at least once a year someone forwards me an article about indie filmmakers almost getting someone shot… or sometimes ‘not almost’. No story you want to tell is worth the life of a crew member or your talent, so please, take the time to consider how to go … Continue reading “So, You’ve Got Guns in Your Story | Make Smart Choices Around Prop Firearms”
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Photo by Krists Luhaers. kristsluhaers.com Create the Right Screenplay Structure Written By Paula Brancato There are only three things a writer needs to know about screenplays: Structure. Structure. And structure. Structure is the way a screenplay unfolds, its hills and valleys, turning points and climaxes. Some screenplays have only two acts, and a few have … Continue reading “Follow this 9-step guide to crafting a compelling three-act tale”
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Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado. Essentials of Scheduling Each Shooting Day is Precious Written by David K. Irving “It’s strange that an enterprise as expensive as making films can be entirely at the mercy of the barometer.” ~Jean Cocteau A shooting schedule is determined only after an analysis of the myriad details necessary to realize … Continue reading “FILM DIRECTING | Essentials of Scheduling: Each Shooting Day is Precious”
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Post-Production: Tips & Tricks for a Director Written by Marco Schleicher, MA The post-production is a highly important stage of filmmaking and I have the feeling that it is still underestimated by some young filmmakers. In my opinion, you should plan the post-production right from the beginning of your project and budget enough money for … Continue reading “Post-Production: Tips & Tricks for a Director”
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Tricks for Working with Troubled Green Screen Written By Lee Lanier Working with green screen is a common task when it comes to VFX compositing. Yet, many times you are handed a shot where the green screen is quite poor. This is not only the case with student or independent productions but may also be … Continue reading “Tricks for Working with Troubled Green Screen”
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Photo by Matthias Blonski. Follow IG @matthiasblonski Why You Need to Always Be Creating Written By Jared Isham “Never stop creating. Become great at what you do.” The idea is motivating and inspiring, yet more often than not – giving up only moments after the goal is declared is what inevitably happens. I’d wager that … Continue reading “Why You Need to Always Be Creating”
