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5 New Documentaries About the Art of FilmmakingFive ( 5 ) new documentaries that explore the art of filmmaking by The FreeStyle Life -
Will IMDb.Com Uploading Independent Films Make Indie Filmmaking Too Crowded?When you have a renaissance in filmmaking, how do you ultimately stand out from all the brilliance? IMDb.com is giving that opportunity now for indie filmmakers to upload their films and attempt to be better than all the other thousands scrambling to get noticed...
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Animation and Visual Effects Jobs in the Filmmaking and Gaming IndustriesGetting into the animation industry requires both creative and technical skills. More than just having a degree, work experience weighs much when it comes to applying for a job in the fields of animation and visual effects.
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George Lucas Biography: A Pioneer in Modern Filmmaking TechnologyAfter Star Wars, apart from being a writer and director, George Lucas further evolved into a producer, and later on, a film entrepreneur, company president, and ultimately, a pioneer in the advancement of film and entertainment technologies. -
Summer Filmmaking Camps in Rhode IslandRhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it's definitely not small on fun as far as summer camps go! This year, instead of the traditional summer camp, why not think about filmmaking camp?
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iPhone, iPad Apps for Filmmaking Hobbyists and ProfessionalsFilmmaking hobbyists and professionals owning iPhones and iPads can find many exceptional applications related to their interests and careers. -
The Importance of Emotional Investment in Every Stage of FilmmakingFilmmaking utilizes the art of audio-visual storytelling to set up scenes that the audience can understand and relate to. This generally requires investing the right dose of emotional moments in the scenes as they unravel onscreen. -
Russian Filmmaker Takes Experimental Filmmaking to the Next LevelRussian Filmmaker Anton Sokolov Takes Experimental Filmmaking to the Next Level by shooting a science fiction film entirely with his iPhone.
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Filmmaking Guide: How to Make Your Own DollyA dolly is a widely used filmmaking equipment to make your camera's tracking movements more fluid and going towards a specified direction. For this practical dolly project, you need a regular camera tripod and do-it-yourself dolly base made of PVC pipes.
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Filmmaking Guide: Understanding and Making a StoryboardStoryboards are used in professional filmmaking work. It visually tells the movie's story shot per shot using drawings. For amateur filmmakers or for someone making his or her first movie, a storyboard offers the same purpose. -
Low Budget Horror Filmmaking 101: An Interview with Writer-director James Felix McKenneyWriter-director James Felix McKenney, who is about to start filming his next feature, The Girl from Mars with NCIS actress, Pauley Perrette, talks about his love for low-budget filmmaking, how he made his first film on $8,000 and more. -
Basic Camera Shots Used in FilmmakingBefore shooting a film, it is important for an amateur filmmaker to have a solid foundation of the basic terms used in filmmaking. -
Irvin Kershner: Quotes on FilmmakingIrvin Kershner lived a prolific life in the arts and enjoyed a critically acclaimed career as a film director. To celebrate Kershner's passion for cinema here are a few thoughts from the director himself on the art and business of filmmaking
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Black Women in FilmmakingIt is indeed a wonderful revelation in the history of world cinema that immensely talented women filmmakers of Africa and the African Diaspora are making it really big in innovative filmmaking.
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Independent Filmmaking from the Beginning: Part 1A series of articles detailing the process of filmmaking from the beginning to the end. -
Organic Filmmaking: Making Your Film HappenOrganic Filmmaking is allowing what you have around you to create the materials you will use to make your film.
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Summer Filmmaking Camps at New York Film AcademyThe NYFA's filmmaking summer camp is great for teens who plan on pursuing such a career after high school or who are just interested in the process of making movies.
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Filmmaking for Cheap; The Digital Video RevolutionA look at how the digital revolution has changed filmmaking, and what that means for aspiring filmmakers with lots of ideas, but not a lot of cash. -
An Overview of From Reel to Deal, a Filmmaking Guide by Dov S-S SimensFrom Reel to Deal is an instructional, nonfiction independent filmmaking guide written by Dov S-S Simens, founder of the Hollywood film institute and creator of the 2-Day film school program.
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Filmmaking Summer Camps for ChildrenSummer camps have progressed a great deal over the years and so have our children. If you are looking for a unique summer camp experience for your child... consider the possibility of filmmaking camp. -
Filmmaking on a Budget: Cheap Movie Subject Ideas Part 2In this second part of Filmmaking on a Budget: Cheap Movie Subject Ideas, you will learn how to make more films with inexpensive subjects. It can be done, even if you don't have a lot of money. -
Hollywood Filmmaking in Indie FilmsFilmmaking is an art with a solid foundation in story. Movie making is the exact opposite. Movies follow formulas, they are designed for maximum satisfaction of audience expectations. -
Film Theory, Filmmaking: Impact on Mental Health DisordersFor individuals who live with a mental health disorder, the use of filmmaking in therapy has proven to be quite effective
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For Those About to Film: Five Docs on FilmmakingFive documentaries on filmmaking -
"When I Learned to Love Filmmaking"A look at how I got into filmmaking. -
Comparing Songwriting to FilmmakingWriting a good song can be just as involved as making a film. Here are some interesting parallels between songwriting and filmmaking... -
The 12 Steps of FilmmakingA preview of my upcoming novel on making independent films. Each of the 12 chapters will contain information on a separate aspect of filmmaking (script, editing, photography, etc.) I learned the lessons while making a trilogy of films from 2005-2008. -
Disney Legacy of Digital Filmmaking and Animation ContinuesSince "Terminator", the digital filmmaking technique has successfully fused essential elements of digital animation, live action and 3D projection, creating visual wonders in the cinematic world.
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There Will Be Plot: The Classical Hollywood Narrative Style of FilmmakingThe classical Hollywood narrative style of filmmaking infects even the most innovative independent films. This should not be surprising given the importance of the bottom in the history of American cinema.
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Filmmaking: Using the 35mm Format in Film Production35mm film is the basic film gauge most commonly used for motion picture production and exhibition. Interestingly, this film stock has considerably remained unchanged since its introduction more than a century ago. -
Filmmaking: Film Vs. DigitalShooting on film is still acknowledged as the best format in capturing motion picture images. The main advantage of the digital format is that it's a cost-effective option for any production with a conservative budget. -
Filmmaking: Using the 70mm Format in Film ProductionWhile many modern motion picture productions use 35mm film and high definition (HD) film formats, there are productions that also use the 70mm film format for more specific purposes.
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Filmmaking: Using the 16mm Format in Film Production16mm film is a popular and economical gauge of film mainly used for student and independent films and commercial productions meant for non-theatrical releases.
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Filmmaking: What is the Job of a Production Designer?Production design is one of the key aspects in a motion picture production. The production designer (PD) is involved in the conceptualization, organization, and implementation of the physical world that needs to be produced for the making of the film. -
Top Creative Jobs in Filmmaking: Job Descriptions of the "Holy Trinity of Film Production"A person's expertise for the job through proven track record and experience in the field is more important in film production than just earning a degree.
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Inception - Architectural Filmmaking for the FutureIn recent years, nothing has quite been as stunning and state-of-art as the architectural vision of 'Inception.' Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Inception' is described as the movie that explores the "architecture of the mind." -
Tips in Using a Digital Camera for Documentary FilmmakingThe definition of a digital camera has continuously evolved all these years. From the late 90's to early 2000's, it used to pertain to filming with Digital8 and MiniDV cameras. A few years after came the HD cameras providing high definition footage. -
Jason Horton Talks Indie Horror Filmmaking and Overcoming Challenges: An In-Depth InterviewThis is an exclusive look at horror film director Jason Horton's upcoming features and the production Trap, which was released earlier this week (May 29th). -
Why Lighting is Important in FilmmakingJust like with human eyes, a camera can only capture the images for a movie through light. Every lighting set-up provides a specific mood, emotion, atmosphere, and aesthetics to the overall film viewing experience. -
Filmmaking Guide: Shooting a Homemade Action MovieWhen making your own action movie, take into consideration how practical it is to make your story come to life onscreen. You must first acknowledge the budget constraints and equipment limitations in your non-professional shooting setup.
