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- Oscar Showdown Between Movies About Early Days of Filmmaking: `Hugo' Wins Second Big Award of the SeasonThe first two opening salvos in 2011 movie award season have been taken home by two movies about the early days of filmmaking.
5 New Documentaries About the Art of FilmmakingFive ( 5 ) new documentaries that explore the art of filmmaking by The FreeStyle Life
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.
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.
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.
Independent Filmmaking Possibilities Abound with No "Model"It's no holds barred when you're making your film so don't submit to 'doom & gloom' scenarios propagated by so-called film gurus.
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.
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."- 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.
- 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.
Rianne's AC Archive (July to August 2010): Movie Features, Insights, Lists, News, Records and StatisticsFrom the best to the worst, all about movies, filmmaking, cinema and the entertainment industry. Insights about films and filmmaking, film news, movie statistics, lists and records.
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.
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).- 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?
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.
"When I Learned to Love Filmmaking"A look at how I got into filmmaking.- A Word of Advice on FilmmakingA general philosophy that I've found helpful.
- Film Analysis: 2000s in ReviewHere are my picks for the best films of the 2000s. And I also threw in a better assessment of the 1990s and the second coming of the Golden Age of movies.
- 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...
For Those About to Film: Five Docs on FilmmakingFive documentaries on filmmaking- 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
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...- Crappy Movie Digest Vol 6: Into the Slipstream of Poor FilmmakingThe sixth installment of movies a thought were so bad I could not even finish watching them.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Independent Filmmaking from the Beginning: Part 1A series of articles detailing the process of filmmaking from the beginning to the end.
5 Things to Consider Before Becoming a FilmmakerMoney is one of the most essential possessions when it comes to filmmaking. Cameras equipment, screenplays and lights are just one main part of the process.
Green Filmmaking and Studio Worm FarmsIf all of us did something, perhaps all of us together could save the world. That means corporations... that means filmmakers...and that means individuals like you and me and the rest of the world.- New Trends in Filmmaking Stem From TechnologyIn recent years, many more movies have been erupting that are done through digital animation, and more advanced computerized graphics. These new methods of improving on-screen scenes have given the movie-going experience many new attributes
- The Digital Evolution and Its Toll on FilmmakingDigital Film making has most definitely changed the industry forever. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
- Learning Filmmaking, Part Two: Consuming MoviesIf you are thinking about a career in film, you have to acknowledge that there are countless individuals out there who have the exact same high ambitions that you carry.
- 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.
- Learning Filmmaking, Part One: IntroductionIf I could be given a chance to go back to when I first became interested in making movies, there are book-loads of information I would want to scream at my younger self so he would get off his ass and work harder...
- Metropolis: The Importance of Set Designs in FilmmakingSince its release, sci fi silent, Metropolis, has set the template for how science fiction is envisioned on the silver screen.
- 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.
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.- International Filmmaking Team Takes Us Into 'Dead Mine''Dead Mine' truly is a product of international filmmaking. It's co-written and helmed by a British director; backed by an Asian production company; photographed by an Australian, and stars Indonesian, Japanese, and British actors.
- Movie Review :: Hugo (2011) (PG)Martin Scorsese's new 3D film is a triumph -- a heartwarming fable and a film historian's dream.
