Knowing When to Cut and When to Let It Run
There is a term often tossed around, but many editors misunderstand a “motivated cut.” The basis of this idea stems
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The 5 Most Common Location Audio Problems and How to Fix Them
By Anthony Q. Artis Know this: If you have bad audio, you have a bad project. Why? Simple – most
Behind the Scenes of the Short “In the Tradition of My Family”
Interview with Director Todd Davis Interview conducted by Taryn Bensky In Todd Davis’ award-winning short film, In the Tradition
Paul Auster on Writing and Directing The Inner Life of Martin Frost
A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Director Paul Auster: The Inner Life of Martin Frost Premieres at the IFC Center
The Importance of Thorough Communication on Set
By Saro Varjabedian Recently I worked on a project which required aerial photography. The opening shot of the scene calls
Having a Fling with Flare: Subtle but Strong Image Cues
By Ira Tiffen Gliding. Up, up and awaaaaay! Exhilarating as it is, only the camera gets to really go along
Backlighting for Video: Ways to Use a Back Light
A lot of work I perform for clients hinges on the ability to create interview looks that are appealing to
Using Colored Light: Quick Tips for Common Problems by Kevin Zanit
In the world of music videos cinematographers are often faced with very limited budgets and even more limited time to
The Business Side: From Start-up to Success By Michael Wiese
By Michael Wiese Most students of film, whether they are in a film school or not, fail to consider the business
One from the Heart: Anatomy of an Animation-Enhanced Video
By George Avgerakis One of the best competitive advantages a video production company can offer a client is the advantage
How We Made A Movie for Less Than $1000 by Glen Tickle
By Glen Tickle Producing a feature length movie on your own is an intimidating idea. Assembling a cast, finding equipment, getting
The Essence of Editing: More Than Knowing the Software
By Paul Ewen What does editing really mean? What does it mean to edit? Is it something that stems from within,