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StudentFilmmakers magazine, the #1 Educational Resource for Film and Video Makers, announces its March 2008 Edition, which highlights educational articles and topics including Cinematography, Lighting, VFX, and more. This month's fantastic cover story is "Madame Tutli-Putli's Journey to the Red Carpet; Lavis and Szczerbowski Bring Human Emotion and Expressiveness to Stop-Motion Puppets in Their 2008 Academy Award-Nominated Film." Additionally, exciting and in-depth interviews include Q&A's with the winners of the Annual 2007 Summer Shorts Film and Video competition.

Camcorder Choices
Confusion, Complexity and Challenges
by Carl Filoreto

Create the Look of Smoke, Without Having to Inhale...
An Alternative to Working with Artificial Smoke
by Ira Tiffen

This Month’s Top FAQs:
Discussions on Cinematography, Lighting, Film Stock, and More...
Filmmakers Ask M. David Mullen, ASC

Madame Tutli-Putli's Journey to the Red Carpet
Lavis and Szczerbowski Bring Human Emotion and Expressiveness to Stop-Motion Puppets in Their 2008 Academy Award-Nominated Film
by Mary Ann Skweres

Inside Casting Sessions
Casting Your Actors – and When Your Actors Cast You
by Myrl Schreibman

Mixed Emotions: Film Editing and the Narrative Through-Line
Director's Perspective
by David K. Irving

Bradley Tangonan Discusses Award-Winning Short Film, Coaster:
Flash Backs, Cuts to Black, and Split Screen to Drive Story
Clever Edits Manipulating Time and Mood
First Place Winner

Jon Yang Focuses on the Dreamlike Side of the Noir Genre and Captures Its Essence with Echapper
Masterful Editing, Cuts and Fades
Second Place Winner

Tomas Salles on Shooting, Animating, and Editing Dark Humor Short, Equilibrio
Message and Metaphor through Seamless Digital Effects
Third Place Winner

Picking the Right Audio Mixing Console for Your Production
Includes 4 Big Questions to Ask
by Bryant Falk

Ten Important Things You Should Know Before Contacting Distributors
Proper Communication Can Open the Door to New Opportunities
by Phil Hall

Traditional DVD Distribution Deals: How Much Will You Make?
Wholesale vs. Retail
by Stacey Parks

Filmmakers Networking
This Month’s Featured Networkers

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