Going Tapeless: How to Set Up a Tapeless Workflow
By Saro Varjabedian History has a way of repeating itself. If we were to take our cues from the path
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A Synchronized Light Show: Creative Music Video Lighting
By Kevin Zanit Music videos offer a great opportunity for cinematographers to try new and interesting things they would never
7 Ways to Finance Your Independent Film
By Stacey Parks Here are some basic approaches to financing your independent film. Keep in mind, this is not conclusive
On-Set Effects Supervision: A Greenscreen Case Study
By Mark Sawicki Lessons from an Effects Shoot Many of my students like to hear the war stories of actual
10 Best Practices for Top Notch Podcasting
Podcast Tips for Getting Started Podcasting is a medium that has seen enormous growth over the last few years, including
Cooking with Audio: Tricks for a Cleaner Audio Track
By Bryant Falk Good food and how to cook it has constantly been something audiences across the globe have been wanting the
A New Narnia: How Adamson and Evan-Jones Cut Prince Caspian
By Scott Essman From Lion to Prince Caspian When Andrew Adamson surmised that he would not direct the sequel to
11 Directing Lessons for Better Performances and a Smooth Set
By John Badham Throughout my years of directing, I’ve learned some do’s and don’ts on how to elicit the best
Matthew Libatique, ASC on Lighting, Camera Movement and Color
Winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography in 2001 for “Requiem for a Dream,” as well as a Chlotrudis
The Nighttime Blues: Creating an Eerie Look for a Flashback
By Carl Filoreto Urgency, necessity, and occasionally, downright fear can spawn creative inspiration. Quite a few years ago, I found
A Conversation with Daniel Pearl, ASC
StudentFilmmakers magazine was very fortunate to have a personal, candid interview with legendary cinematographer, Daniel Pearl, ASC. Best known for
Step-by-Step Guide to Compressing Your Videos for the Internet
By Perry Kroll Introduction In the increasingly digital age of independent film, your presence on the internet can make or