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Cameras

“Camera Composition That Tells the Story” By David Landau

Camera Composition That Tells the Story   By David Landau Composition is selecting placement of everything within the frame and deciding what has emphasis. If we fail to do this, if we just shoot a shot, the frame could become visually dense, filled with details... ...
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Post Production

New Tutorial: Removing Graffiti | Mocha Pro & Adobe Workflow

If you’ve ever been asked to remove graffiti from a moving object, you know how tedious and difficult it can be. In less than 4 minutes, Product Specialist Mary Poplin shows Adobe Premiere Pro editors how Mocha Pro’s Remove Module (with a sprinkle of Photoshop... ...
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FROM THE FILMMAKERS NETWORK | Eric Hausmann 2019 Composer Reel

From the Filmmakers Network Online | Posted by Eric Hausmann  Join the Filmmakers Network Online – Post Your Reel... This content is for Standard and Premium members only.Login Join Now
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Documentary

From Minecraft Commentary YouTube Channel to Documentary Filmmaking

Filmmakers Network | Community Spotlight Carmen Vincent From Minecraft Commentary YouTube Channel to Documentary Filmmaking From Minecraft Commentary YouTube Channel to now Documentary Filmmaker whose films became official selections at film festivals around the world, including the Switzerland International Film Festival, Georgia Documentary Film Festival,... ...
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Getting Mobile: Keeping Your Video Gear Simple, Light, and Dependable

Above photo taken by Harrison Kugler. www.harrisonkugler.com Follow IG @harrison_kugler Written by Bryant Falk   I’m set with the challenge of creating a portable rig to achieve a number of goals. One of my assistants is heading to the left coast to grab some interviews... ...
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13 Things Bad Screenwriters Commonly Do

by Brad Schreiber Having been the director of development for TV/film director Jonathan Kaplan (Unlawful Entry, The Accused, NBC’s E.R.), I had the unique and…...

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How to Succeed in Scoring for Film

“How do I succeed as a film composer?” This is the question at the forefront of every composer’s mind. But with musicians who own computers…...

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Congratulations Lynx Yiran Wang! StudentFilmmakers.com Film and Video Festival Winner!

Congratulations Lynx Yiran Wang!

Lynx Yiran Wang, StudentFilmmakers Film and Video Festival Winner! StudentFilmmakers Film and Video Festival Winner! Congratulations to Motion Picture Artist, Lynx Yiran Wang! Yiran’s animated…...

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Directing

Film Directing | Planning is Key to Creativity and Success

Production Boards and Scheduling by Myrl Schreibman   Presidents Day 2008 found me in a box at the Santa Anita Race Track. I went there... ...
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Acting

The Importance of Finding the Right Talent

…And Where to Find Them by Scott Eggleston “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” the old adage goes. Sometimes we as... ...
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Cinematography

What Directors Need to Know About Cinematography

Photo by Jakob Owens. Follow IG @jakobowens Composing the Frame: Let There Be Light What Directors Need to Know About Cinematography Written by David K.... ...
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Directing

7 Helpful Tips for New Directors

New directors! Here are some cool tips from Christina Hodel, Mark Sarisky, Paolo Dy, Ben Wu, Deborah Moran, ACE, Peter Markham, and Greg Takoudes… Pictured... ...
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