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Patrick Cady, ASC Webinar: “The Edit Room” (Past Event)
Graphic Filmmaking: Light and Rhythm That Video Can’t Replace
The Power of Filmmaking
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Cinematography
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Directing
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Directing for the Cut
Change of Distance, Change of Angle, and Action within the Scene by George Avgerakis It has often been said the best film directors came from a previous career…
Screenwriting
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A Hero’s Place in Parables and Legends
What makes a hero worth following? Dana Dorrity looks at heroes in film, parables and legends and how writers and actors build a hero who never quits. What…
Editing & Post
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The 5 Most Common Location Audio Problems and How to Fix Them
Know this: If you have bad audio, you have a bad project. Why? Simple – most audiences will forgive a few bad shots, but they won’t tolerate bad…
Cameras & Gear
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5 Favorite Filmmaker Tools
Pictured above: Steadicam. Photo by Jakob Owens, Filmmaker and Photographer. LA/PHX. Instagram: @JakobOwens www.directorjakobowens.com “Mirrors and various reflective surfaces are very useful…
4 Tips for Shooting HD
Joel Winter Shares Drone Settings and Drone Operating Do’s and Don’ts
Shooting Super 8
Sound
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Exclusive Interview with Mateo Messina: Tips, Insights and Inspiration
Grammy-winning composer Mateo Messina, who scored Juno and The Office, talks about choosing a musical genre for each project and finding inspiration.…
The Pre-Production Stage of Film Scoring
Texture in Sound: Deciding on Audio Texture for Your Film
David Bowles Discussed 3D Audio and Shares Audio Tips for Students
Lighting
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Lighting a Room ‘Night for Day’
by Kevin Zanit As a cinematographer, one of many skills you should have is the ability to “cheat” what time of day…
How to Build a 2.5K Soft Light Box for Under $250
Exclusive Interview with Patrick Cady, ASC
StudentFilmmakers Magazine | Exclusive Interview with Hiro Narita, ASC
Documentary
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A Crash Course in Rainforest Filmmaking
Crashed cargo planes, vampire bats and endless rain: William F. Vartorella gives a crash course in rainforest filmmaking, from gear to staying…
10 Easy Tips for Students: Filming Short Films on Your iPhones
Newburgh Rising: A Photographers for Hope Journey
Important Tips for Conducting Virtual Interviews
Film Business
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What Does a Production Designer Do?
by Tushar Unadkat It’s easy to identify the job of a cinematographer or a fashion designer, as the titles are obvious.…
How to Begin Preparing for Submitting Your Films to Film Festivals
For Composers Only: Breaking In
3 Landmines to Avoid When Making Your Movie
Acting
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Techniques for Successfully Collaborating with Your Actors
“Give me a verb.” Director John Badham explains how to collaborate with actors using action verbs and playable direction instead of vague…
Directing Actors for Film: Be Prepared, Clear and Collaborative
Casting: Selecting the Essential Ingredients
Finding inspiration to create your own Content
Film Schools
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Technology Tools for Online Education for K-12 Educators
With a new school year approaching, one that is filled with uncertainty for so many, I wanted to provide guidance to the…
Oscar and Emmy Winners Teach at Maine Media Workshops + College
11 Ways to Get Ready for Fall Semester
Maine Media Workshops + College: Make It Happen
Festivals & Contests
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4 Tips for Submitting to Film Festivals
We asked 4 award-winning filmmakers for their words of wisdom on submitting to film festivals and calls for entries... Above photo by…
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