“Creating Characters from Other Realms” by Pamela Jaye Smith
Harry Potter, Twilight, Buffy, Fringe, Supernatural, True Blood… in the midst of the most scientifically advanced civilization in history we’re
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‘Quick Change’ Lighting: 9 Tips for the Time-Saving Technique
In the cinematographer’s ideal world, we would get every piece of equipment we asked for, and production managers would give
“Lighting for Film: Keep It Simple” by Michael Corbett
To improve your tennis game, play with better tennis players. I am not sure where I first heard this, but
“High-Speed Photography Tips” by Kevin Zanit
Extremely high-speed cinematography presents its own set of unique challenges. It is an art of its own, that takes much
“There Is No Such Thing As Video Lighting” by M. David Mullen, ASC
Pictured above: Kate Bosworth in “90 Minutes in Heaven”. There is no such thing as video lighting, nor DV lighting,
“Making Dramas: High Concept versus the Low Concept” by Scott Spears
Written by Scott Spears My advice to startup filmmakers with limited resources is to take a look at the films
Media Instructor Andrew Hwang on the Student Video “Safe Spaces”
Media Instructor Andrew Hwang talks with StudentFilmmakers Magazine about award-winning student video “Safe Spaces,” created by students from the Wide
How to Make Kung Fu Films: 8 Training Secrets for Mastering the Art
Kung Fu films need more than good fight scenes to succeed. The biggest challenge most kung fu films face
“Never Stop Shooting: The #1 Rule” by Scott Spears
Surprisingly, this is a rule that took me time to learn because when you’re starting out, you tend to think
Conversation with Peter Stein, ASC
Exclusive interview conducted Nash Choudhury Peter Stein, ASC has been shooting films in one way or another for over thirty
Steadicam Operator Jerry Franck Q&A Student
The Perfect Balance of Technicality and Creativity StudentFilmmakers Magazine talks with steadicam operator, Jerry Franck, who recently wrapped his second
Film Festivals Success Tips to Improve Your Chances
Written by Fred Ginsburg, CAS, Ph. D. If you are fortunate enough to be able to attend a major film