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 Wattchy, a free tool to facilitate the sharing of your independent films through internet.Wattchy is the simple way to market your film by showing the multiple paths that lead to it. This web app allows you to centralize all your key locations related to your film (Streaming Services, Social Networks, Fundraising Website, Merch Website, etc.) in one page, in a single portal that can be shared everywhere with one link. Visit www.wattchy.com to learn more. [Read more]  Exploring What is New in Resolve 17 BetaBlack Magic Design has been aggressive in adding new features to its DaVinci Resolve software package every year at the Spring NAB show. But without a live show, they waited to unwrap its new version until this fall. There is a lot new here, and we will go into the highlights, but first, the carveout. This is a public beta (usually, Beta software is for insiders only). BMD has been releasing new versions in public beta for a while, and they tend to be pretty robust… [Read more]  Camerawork and Capturing Shots for Reality TV:Meagan Stockemer, SOC Tip #1: Whether you’re shooting handheld or on sticks, always make sure your camera is balanced. Having a balanced camera will make your shots smoother, steadier, and more comfortable. Tip #2: When you’re shooting handheld, subtle movements go a long way. Shifting your weight slowly between both feet adds just a little bit of movement and can help make zooms less noticeable. Tip #3: Always look for the shot that no one else is getting. Those are the shots that people remember. [Read more]  Cutting Comedies with Michael L. Sale, ACETip #1. Make sure you live your life, especially while you’re young. Study storytelling, art, music, dance, theater. Read. Sing. Paint. All forms of art are used in filmmaking. They all come together in the Editing Room. Tip #2. Make every choice count. Make every decision count. Make every edit count. Continue to push and think critically throughout the entire process. Tip #3. Learn how to collaborate. Most filmmaking is not a solo endeavor. The best films I have ever worked on required creative input from a group of talented people. [Read more] |
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 StudentFilmmakers Magazine StudentFilmmakers Magazine (Print & Digital) includes educational articles, how-to's, and exclusive interviews with award-winning students, professors, and professionals. Categories include Directing, Cinematography, Lighting, Screenwriting, Sound, Post-Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Acting, Film Business, and more. Also, for every issue, we select and showcase filmmakers and creatives who are members of the Filmmakers Network Online in our special Community Spotlight section. Not a member yet? Sign up and create your profile here.  Kyra Gardner Directs Animatronics and Puppet Magic in Award-Winning Student Film, "Phoebe""It sounds cliché but listen to your gut. I was told by multiple professors that several of my films weren’t going to work while in school. I had a very different style to most students, and it made it hard for some people to wrap their heads around. I constantly battled with some faculty to be able to pursue my ideas, and I’m glad I didn’t back down. I was confident that it was going to work and that I knew what I was doing. Believe in yourself and trust your gut – even when it seems like the world is telling you no." [Read more]  Caroline Friend Directs Award-Winning Student Film, "Under Darkness""As a director I learned it’s important to have a clear vision for your film and trust your collaborators. Most of us were students on the set, but it was amazing to see how much we were able to accomplish through prep and problem solving. I used a lot of images from other films and historical photographs to show how I wanted things to look and feel. These were great jumping off points in meetings with the crew and department heads. Going into production we were all on the same page and worked together as a team to help bring the story to life." [Read more]  Restructuring and Moving Scenes as a Storytelling Solution: Nancy Morrison, ACETip #1. Volunteer to cut everything you can get your hands on. Friends’ student films, music videos, YouTube videos. You guys have such an advantage having the tools at your disposal. Tip #2. Meet as many working editors and assistant editors as you can and make connections. Tip #3. Learn what an assistant editor does, so if an opportunity presents itself, you can jump right in. [Read more] |
