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StudentFilmmakers Magazine Announces Its April 2009 Anniversary Edition

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Mar 23, 2009, 07:07

StudentFilmmakers Magazine announces its April 2009 Anniversary Edition. Celebrate with StudentFilmmakers Magazine and meet editorial staff members at NAB 2009, (the National Association of Broadcasters tradeshow). NAB 2009 will take place on April 18 through April 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Exhibit Show Floor will be open from April 20 through April 23. Stop by the StudentFilmmakers Magazine Exhibit Booth # C10206. (Use promo code I590 when you register online for your free NAB Exhibit Pass. For more details on how to register online for NAB 2009, go here >>)

StudentFilmmakers Magazine, April 2009 Edition
Here's what's inside:

Cinematography
Lensing Your 'Futuristic, Other-World' with a Tilt-Shift Lens
Manipulate Planes of Focus
by Saro Varjabedian

Production
Capturing the Story for the HD Documentary, Strong Bodies Fight
Director's Perspective
by William Donaruma

Pre-Production
Cast the Right Kind of Talent for Your Story and Project
"In the world of mostly every successful producer and director, talent is of critical importance."
by John Carrico

Screenwriting
40 Basic Plot Points for a Feature Film
3 Pages per Plot Point Equals 120 Screenplay Pages = 120 Minutes
by Sherri Sheridan

Close-Up
Reviving the Bloody Franchise: Nispel Appeases Loyal Fans while Breathing New Life into Their Gory Classics
Interview with Friday the 13th Director Marcus Nispel
by Scott Essman

Sound & Music
Four Track Recording Muscle
Never Underestimate the Power of 4-Tracks to Capture What You Need
by Bryant Falk

The Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones on the Set
Utilize the Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
by Fred Ginsburg C.A.S. Ph.D. MBKS

Close-Up
Slumdog Millionaire's Oscar Winner Chris Dickens
When suddenly confronted with new tech gear and culture shock, Dickens relies on his solid skills as an editor to win big.
by Scott Essman

Props & FX Make-up
Recipes for Special Makeup Effects
Create Simple Effects That Will Look Great on Camera
by Todd Debreceni

Film Business
Finding Aftermarkets
Is there an Aftermarket for Your Media?
by Vicky Collins

Commentary
The Digital Revolution: What is Missing?
Old versus New
by Dean Goldberg

Other Department and Columns:

Film Festivals and Screenwriting Competitions
This Month's Featured Festivals and Contests

On Campus
This Month's Featured Schools and Workshops

Products & Services
This Month's Featured Companies

Filmmakers Networking
This Month's Featured Networkers

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