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 Zooming to the Head of the ClassAs we begin Summer Semester 2020, the universe and the university have been communicating though Zoom and its brethren since the COVID-19 situation and social distancing started in March 2020. We have all been on Zoom, and some of you may have used Zoom to make a documentary. As a film student, you should work to make the Zoom experience work for you. So, here are five steps to impress your film teacher with your Zoomology excellence... [Read full article]  How to Direct an Opening SceneThe opening scene of a film is incredibly difficult to get right, yet one of the most important. As a filmmaker, your goal is to draw your audience into the world of your story, but the catch is that you only have a couple of minutes to do it. [Read full article]  11 Ways to Get Ready for Fall SemesterThe Spring of 2020 was quite an experience for film students. Students, admin, and faculty did our best to shift on the fly during the COVID-19 situation. As I write this article, we are in Phase 3 of reopening the state of Texas. Students, admin, and faculty are now starting to plan ahead for the Fall Semester. Here are 11 things students can do to get ready: [Read full article]  Community Spotlight with Collin BrazieI have been shooting narrative, documentary and branded/commercial projects for the last 10 years or so. Most recently, I finished shooting two feature films, "Come Find Me," and "Foxhole" - both of which we are in the process of color timing. They are both independent, narrative features that were shot in and around NY/NYC and in the desert of CA. [Read full article]  Community Spotlight with Doug TschirhartCurrently, I run a production company, Scatter Brothers Productions, that produces about 80% commercial/industrial videos and 20% creative and narrative projects. During COVID-19, my team has pivoted to more post-production, but we have been very lucky to still have work. We are finding a lot of businesses want to get messages out or share what they are doing... [Read full article]  Featured Book: |
