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Daniel Villeneuve csc on Lighting Dark Scenes
Create and Capture Cinematic Emotion

Daniel Villeneuve csc
Daniel Villeneuve csc has been shooting for film and television for over 30 years. His craftsmanship being recognized two years running in both 2019 and 2020 with nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards for best photography, drama, for the television features, "Sleeper" and "Mean Queen". In this exclusive interview with Student Filmmakers Magazine, Daniel talks about lighting scenes and details his use of lighting, shadows and colour. He shares "3 Important Do's" and "3 Important Don'ts" for lighting dark scenes, and much more...
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How to Make a Shot List
Written by Michael Goi, ASC, ISC

Michael Goi, ASC


The key part of my preparation as a Director is making a shot list, but for a lot of people, making a shot list is an activity that they are either afraid of or avoid. For me, making a shot list is the most fun process of directing an episode of a television show or a movie because there is no pressure at that moment. It is all about your imagination...
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Hollywood Bound:
Start Networking Before Heading West
Written By Scott Spears

Scott Spears


For many of us into filmmaking, who weren’t lucky enough to be born in Southern California, the dream is to move to Los Angeles someday. It could be years or months away, but if you really want to break into the Hollywood film business, you have to make that move. This is a big logistical operation for you, and it should be planned out. One of the major factors that will ensure this major move is successful is who you know out there.
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Post Sound Workflow for Animation
Written By Justin Matley

Justin Matley


Generally speaking, post sound, and re-recording mixing in particular, is the end of the line. The last leg of the conveyor belt. We come into play after the shots are perfected, the dialog recorded, the foley stomped, clattered, and jingled, and the music scored. Our job is to tie it all together with a bow. But, in animation, the folks who handle post sound come into play much, much earlier. In fact, we’re right there at the beginning of production; shaping the visual arc in ways we never get to experience in live action pieces. In many ways, our role transitions to a production one.
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Exclusive Interview with Liz Guarracino
Winner of the 2021 Winter Photo Contest: From the Tropic to the Arctic

Liz Guarracino


"Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Just do it now. No matter your age, income level, disability, location, equipment – just find a way to enjoy it, and make it your own."
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production stills photo contestLast Chance to Submit Your Photo to the Production Stills Photo Contest 2021

Final Call for Entries: Last day to enter is this Sunday, June 20, 2021. Don't forget to upload your photo now. Production Stills are a valuable part of a filmmaker’s story. They capture moments behind the scenes that become great memories over the years, while the public can see the atmosphere and context in which the crew worked hard to create a great movie. Student Filmmakers invites all photographers to showcase their Production Stills in an exciting new photo contest. Each photographer can enter up to 3 photos. Open to all students, schools, teachers, professors, educators, indies, and professionals.
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