Zoom Lenses vs. Prime Lenses
Written by Snehal Patel Zoom lenses are an important tool for filmmaking in general, but even more important for multicamera cinematography. With the ability to…...
“High-Speed Photography Tips” by Kevin Zanit
Extremely high-speed cinematography presents its own set of unique challenges. It is an art of its own, that takes much time to understand and master…....
A D.I. Primer
by M. David Mullen, ASC A “digital intermediate” has become the trendy must-have thing for filmmakers, so much so that they toss around term loosely,…...
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V.O. on the Go: Setups and Solutions for the Traveling Voice-Over Talent
by Bryant Falk With the continuing progression of technology in the recording industry, the 24-hour availability of voice over talent has almost become the…...
Shooting and Editing Aloha New York: Carolina Cruz Santiago Rides the Wave of Success (and Hard Work) to the Tribeca Film Festival by Taryn BenskyI
Reference: StudentFilmmakers Magazine, May 2007. Shooting and Editing Aloha New York: Carolina Cruz Santiago Rides the Wave of Success (and Hard Work) to the…...
AJA and SKAARHOJ Partner to Integrate AJA FS Products with Rack Control Duo
SKAARHOJ Rack Control Duo Panel Streamlines Gang Control, RGB Color Adjustments & Preset Management Across Multiple AJA FS Frame Syncs/Converters for Live Production AJA
International Cast Makes ‘Reservations’
First-Time Feature Director Aloura Charles Successfully Wrangles Ensemble in Award-Winning Film by Mary Ann Skweres Reservations, the award-winning feature from writer-director Aloura Charles, made…...
Expanding Your Vision with Full Frame Cinematography
“Full Frame is affordable, available and exciting to use.” By Snehal Patel Full Frame Cinema camera systems like the Alexa LF, Sony Venice, RED…...
What Makes a Sound Effect Useful or Useless: Keep Your Audiences Engaged
by Ric Viers Three Ways to Cut Sound Effects for Your Production: (1.) Use the sound effects recorded on set with the boom…...
Advice on Film Industry Internships
by Fred Ginsburg, C.A.S., Ph.D. The ideal internship is an opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the day to day activities…...
Back in Brooklyn
Take a trip down memory lane with Marsha Graber as she gives a personal tour of growing up in the 1950s in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn,…...
10 Great Guerrilla Filmmaking Ideas
by Anthony Q. Artis 1. Get Free or Inexpensive Equipment One of the easiest things you can do to shave some dollars off the…...
Naturalistic Dialogue | Script Writing Tips
By Loren-Paul Caplin Replicating normal, everyday conversation is not what makes strong scripted dialogue. Real conversations are typically boring, off-point, and if efficient in some…...
Casting for Writing
Casting for Writing Written by Jon Zelazny My first real crack at professional screenwriting was assisting the writer, the director, and the producer of…...
How a Meaningful Theme Creates Drama
Written By Scott A. McConnell Michael Connolly is one of the best mystery-crime writers today, many would say the best. His novels are best sellers…...