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Are you a filmmaker interested in exploring the relationships between humans, animals, and nature? The 2027 Animal Nature Future Film
By Bryant Falk With hard drives and flash storage, tape is done. Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how to transfer,
By Al Caudullo Al Caudullo describes 360 live streaming for Facebook’s Weekend of Live 360, from planning a Bangkok rooftop
By Anthony Q. Artis Interviews look simple but aren’t. Anthony Q. Artis explains how to brainstorm questions, set ground rules,
By Bryant Falk Media moved online and audio has to keep up. Sound designer Bryant Falk explains how to produce
By Michael Corbett Dolly shots build tension and reveal story. Michael Corbett explains why moving camera shots matter and how
By Jody Michelle Solis Filipino filmmaker Paolo Dy talks about Miko, his first-place short film starring Sam and Raymond Concepcion,
By Ira Tiffen Balance matters in images too. Ira Tiffen explains how to balance the brightness of different scene elements
By Michael Corbett “Roll sound. Speed. Roll camera.” Michael Corbett gives a brief script you can use to call a
By David K. Irving Time is money on any shoot. David K. Irving explains the balance between budget and schedule
By Sherri Sheridan Stories without tension feel flat. Sherri Sheridan shares 26 tricks for adding layers of suspense, conflict and
By David K. Irving If the screenplay is the blueprint, previs is the model. David K. Irving explains pre-visualization tools,
By Sherri Sheridan Almost every movie needs funny moments to relieve tension. Sherri Sheridan lists 27 ways to add humor
By Torb and Nola Jensen Lessons from an Alaskan fish factory: Torb and Nola Jensen share an editing time-saver for
Professional in residence Douglas Miller talks about Regent University’s cinematography and advanced directing courses and how students find their voices.
By Dr. Linda Seger Script consultant Dr. Linda Seger explores the creative breath, the moment before we begin our creative
By Tony Levelle Focus is critical on HDV. Tony Levelle explains manual focus, backfocus, push-to-focus and focus assist so your
By Chris Cavallari Chris Cavallari explains how video podcasts work, from RSS feeds to recording, codecs and file sizes, so
By Leonard Guercio Begin at the end and work backwards. Leonard Guercio explains how to plan a production workflow from
By Saro Varjabedian Saro Varjabedian explains how he used a tilt-shift lens on the short film LoveBug to put several
Meet Evan Stulberger and Norm Bergkvist, members of the StudentFilmmakers Filmmakers Network. Visit their Network profiles below to connect. Evan
By Simon Walker What counts as digital cinema? Simon Walker compares definitions from exhibitors, the DCI, SMPTE and manufacturers, and
Meet Derek Lefholz, a member of the StudentFilmmakers Filmmakers Network. Visit the Network profile below to connect. Derek Lefholz Filmmakers
By Stacey Parks How is your revenue calculated in a traditional DVD distribution deal? Distribution expert Stacey Parks explains the
Meet Bryan Neilon, Matt Watkajtys and Don Patterson, members of the StudentFilmmakers Filmmakers Network. Visit their Network profiles below to
By Todd Debreceni Lifecasting can be dangerous if done wrong. Makeup effects artist Todd Debreceni covers the safety risks, materials
Meet Agra Aghasa, Paco Ibarra, Jonathan Sutton and Stacy Gerard, members of the StudentFilmmakers Filmmakers Network. Visit their Network profiles
By Dana Dorrity In 1995 four Danish directors wrote the Dogme 95 rules. Dana Dorrity explains the vow of chastity