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Cell Phone Cinema | An Overview | The Birth of the Mobile Phone Camera
by Karl Bardosh India is a country that produces by far the most films in the world, about a thousand features per year. It is the land of film where
Should You Care About The Genre Of Your Production Music?
Should You Care About The Genre Of Your Production Music? How To Pick Your Next Tracks By Daniel LeBlanc Having worked as a composer for over two decades, I’ve
Temp Scores: What They Are and How They Can Help
Written By Kristen Baum DeBeasi What is a temp score? The term temp score is short for temporary score. It’s a type of score that’s often added before an edit
Filmmakers Network | Community Spotlight with Cátia Martins
Cátia Martins was born in the city of Porto, Portugal, and currently resides in Braga, Portugal. She completed a degree in Cinema at the University of Beira Interior and is
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Are you having a hard time deciding what sort of documentary to film?
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Room Tone vs Background Tracks
By Fred Ginsburg, CAS, Ph.D. Everyone who has ever taken a film class has heard about the importance of recording a few seconds of
NightLights: Feature Film Shot Using RED MX, Panasonic AF100, and DSLR Cameras
by William Donaruma and John Klein NightLights is an independent, Chicago-based film production, which depicts the poigniant story of a young woman, Erin Logan
Pace ²
Pictured above: David K. Irving directing a scene for feature film, “Night of the Cyclone.” Pace ² By David K. Irving Pace is an
The Benefits of Creating your own Content as an Actor
Creating your own content may seem quite challenging at times, but the rewards and growth you gain from each experiences is quite indescribable. Either you
Camera Operator Tips from Gustavo Mercado
StudentFilmmakers Magazine: What was one of the most important things you learned while working on set? Gustavo Mercado: The most important lesson I have learned
CRIFF Call for Entries
The 2023 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival will be held April 14-15, 2023 at the Collins Road Theatres, 1462 Twixt Town Road, Marion, Iowa. The
Hybrid Visual Effects Techniques: Hollywood Trends
by Scott Essman As evidenced in films including The Wolfman, the new modus operandi in visual effects production for feature films includes a hybrid of
Danny Boyle Reflects on “Slumdog”
By Scott Essman After just a quick glance at his wildly diverse credits, one might easily describe director Danny Boyle’s career as eclectic. After debuting
Brettler Captures Introspective Tone and Child-Like Whimsy with ‘Levin’
#FlashbackFriday #FBF Do you remember our Community Spotlight with Michael Brettler? Brettler Captures Introspective Tone and Child-Like Whimsy with ‘Levin’ Genuine Characters Trump Student-Level CG
Screenwriting Tips – 40 Basic Plot Points for a Feature Film
By Sherri Sheridan If you’re a screenwriter, or filmmaker writing your own script to shoot and edit yourself, and need a bit of help to
Techniques for Deriving the Most Punch from Your Jib Moves
by Carl Filoreto Monotony. Drudgery. Repetition. Your production schedule calls for b-roll of, yes, yet one more building exterior or maybe [yawn] another drab office
A Synchronized Light Show
Creative Music Video Lighting to Test and Refine Your Chops by Kevin Zanit Music videos offer a great opportunity for cinematographers to try new and
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