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Wiki Screenplay ContestWiki Screenplay Contest:
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Is your script ready to show to agents... producers... studios? Find out fast.  A new contest every 30 days. The Wiki is the world’s fastest...and MOST TRUSTED screenplay contest. Get studio-level feedback and cash prizes in 30 days or less. You don't need a finished script...
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Know your beatsKnow Your
Story Beats:
Directing for Impact


Written by Jared Isham

There is a rhythm to a story, a pacing. Sometimes it is fast, sometimes it is slow and sometimes there is no real consistency. As a director, though, it is your job to know the beat your film is setting, something that I refer to as the story beats...

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Perfect Microphone for New C70 and BMPCC 4K/6KPerfect Microphone for New C70 and BMPCC 4K/6K

Part of Azden's Ni-Go-Maru (250) Series of Professional Shotgun Microphones, the SGM-250MX is the first and only shotgun microphone equipped with a hardwired cable and mini XLR connector, making it directly compatible with the professional mic inputs on the new Canon C70 and Blackmagic 4K/6K Pocket Cinema Cameras. No adapter cables needed. Measuring just 6" in length, the SGM-250MX is ideal for on-camera mounting. At just $199 retail and with a 10 Year warranty, the SGM-250MX is a must have for any C70 or BMPCC user.

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Cinematography for interviewsCinematography
for Interviews:
7 Best Practices


Written by John Klein

Among the many kinds of projects I love doing as a cinematographer and shooter, one of the most common by far is shooting simple interview setups for promotional and corporate video content...

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Brook AitkenCapture Cinematic Aerial Images with Brook Aitken

Eventually the technology improved and allowed quality filming from lower altitudes with better and better cameras attached, and I began to assist in the drone operations myself. Next thing you know I bought a drone and learned how to do it all myself...

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Carmen VincentCarmen Vincent: From Minecraft Commentary YouTube Channel to Documentary Filmmaking

Over the years, I’ve learned to ignore the fear and anxiety that says I can’t do something, especially when it comes to film because I care way too much about the stories I’m telling to let my own mind hold me back. It’s not easy, that’s for sure, but I’ve learned to be confident in my ability to figure it out, no matter what happens...

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Filmmatic Horror Screenplay AwardsFilmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards

FINAL DEADLINE to Enter Your HORROR Script:  Wednesday 1/20.
The Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards were created to locate and expose up-and-coming horror/thriller screenwriters, as well as to empower and promote those talented writers still waiting for their invitation to the mainstream industry.  We're excited to promote new voices and unique projects. Season 5 Competition is open to feature-length and short works, screenplays and teleplays. All types of horror and thriller projects are eligible... We're dying to get our hands on new horror/thriller writing talent...
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Karim DakkonKarim Dakkon Shares Drone Do’s and Don’ts

I never saw myself being a drone pilot, I was always just focused on making films. One of my earlier jobs was working in-house as a videographer, and they needed me to get a lot of aerial shots, so they paid for my classes and certificate...

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Jared Isham and Jody Michelle SolisZoom Q&A Interview with Jared Isham

Jared Isham (Bounty, 2009; Turn Around Jake, 2015) is an independent filmmaker and head of motion pictures at Stage Ham Entertainment. He also create videos focused on helping filmmakers to make better films on a micro-budget.

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