The Master Scene Method
With an example using the short sci-fi film, “Skimmers”. By John Klein One of the most common ways of shooting
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Azden’s New PRO-XR 2.4GHz Wireless Mic
Azden’s latest offering, the PRO-XR, is a 2.4 GHz wireless lavalier microphone system that’s designed to deliver trouble-free audio to
StudentFilmmakers Magazine | Two Cameras Yay or Nay? By John Klein
Two Cameras Yay or Nay? By John Klein “Can we shoot with two cameras to save time?” It’s a fair
Blender VFX Masking Tutorial: Fire Power
In this Blender tutorial with Kenan Proffitt, learn how to create a human torch effect by compositing animated fire with
Tutorial: How to Create Fire FX in After Effects
How to set things on fire without actually setting them by fire. Take a look at this After Effects fire
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
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
“Let’s Do Lunch”: How to Pitch Investors in One Hour
The phone rings and a “voice” says she and a couple of friends may want to invest in your indie
How to Turn SD Footage into HD for Your Production
By Julia Camenisch “The people were short and fat and the quality was terrible…” – Anonymous TNT HD viewer It
How to Recreate Candle Lighting: Some Quick Tips by Saro Varjabedian
Motion pictures like all art forms strive to provide a perspective or an abstraction on reality. However, the magic of
Multiple Camera Interviews: Basic Rules You Don’t Want to Break
Multiple Camera Interviews: Basic Rules You Don’t Want to Break by Carl Filoreto Why Interviews Lose Quality It can