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7 Common Filmmaking Mistakes You Can Avoid

by State Library and Archives of Florida Through personal experience and the shared insight of other filmmakers I have realized there are 7 common filmmaking mistakes that can be avoided. It pays off to take friendly advice on making movies that could keep you from getting stuck in the mud and pissed off. The film industry is one of the most exciting businesses to be in. What makes it one of the most difficult to thrive in is 7 common … [Read more...]

Tips to Analyze a Film

Article by Darryl Boyer Seeing a film is a good experience that you can do to make yourself more enjoyable and relaxing. In seeing a movie, it is better for you to analyze it so you can understand well about the story. Besides, better understanding will help in enjoying your movie so you can increase your interest in analyzing a film. In fact, analyzing movie is similar with analyzing … [Read more...]

Getting Started In Filmmaking – Goals And Plans For Success

Why You Need A PlanI have said many times that the biggest mistake for first-time filmmakers is trying to do too much in the beginning. Don't make this mistake. The first thing is to ask yourself the simple question: Why am I doing this?Look into your heart and consider the things you really care about. There is no wrong answer and your plans may change over time but it is important to try to come up with an answer to this classic question. Then … [Read more...]

Scope in the field of film making

by Cornell University Library Article by Sarah Jose Film industry is the probably the broadest and most creative field. In fact, film making field is highly competitive. There is much scope in this field In order to be successful in this field, one must be artistic with technical skills and ability to express ideas. There are many Film and Television Institutes to realize the dreams of … [Read more...]

3D Cinema – Emerge of Golden Era with End of Standard Filmmaking

A very important 3D feature film - Bwana Devil released in 1952 was based on the true story starring Robert Stack, Barbara Britton, and Nigel Bruce. The movie marked the beginning of Golden Era in 3D feature film but that lasted for only for few years till 1955. The 3D filmmakers experimented majorly in two mainstream areas like horror and science-fiction. It actually made a breathtaking impression on both the genres of movies. Previously 3D … [Read more...]

Startup Law 101 Series – Mistakes Founders Make – Misusing Form Contracts

by Cornell University Library Ours is an era in which legal forms proliferate and many entrepreneurs are tempted to use them without much thought given to customizing them for the specifics of their deal.This is a mistake.The unthinking use of legal templates assumes that the law is a mechanical process, as capable of simplification as is the process of selling widgets. The thinking goes something like this: You find a widget on the web. … [Read more...]

How to Learn Filmmaking in 3 Easy Steps

by State Library and Archives of Florida The World Wide Web is a treasure trove of knowledge on almost anything and everything. Possibly you'd be considering how to learn filmmaking. All kinds of other people have the same interest. There's much helpful info available on that if you're interested. Perhaps this article can make it simpler for you to reach your goals regarding learn filmmaking. Do you want to know how to produce great movies … [Read more...]

Product Licensing

by The U.S. National Archives If you are the creator of a product of any type you may want to consider product licensing instead of simply selling all rights away to a company. The difference here is that product licensing gives a company or individual a specific time to use your product for a contracted amount. You can negotiate the amount and time before you sign the agreement but once it is signed by you and the interested part, the … [Read more...]

Discover Thought-Provoking Documentaries with 4G

Article by Justin Walton Film can be used to capture reality and convey emotions, making it possible for stories to be re-told and shared with people around the world. News media organizations recognize the potential of the medium, which prompts them to send journalists accompanied by camera crews to places near and far. Wireless internet not only connects millions to independent websites, … [Read more...]

Free Legal Forms Online – How To Compare Legal Form Websites

Article by Nicholas Martinez The key to finding free legal forms online is understanding the fact that most of these sites say they do not cost anything but once you look closer you realize, there are only a certain amount of no cost documents. If you are lucky you may stumble across the exact product you need without having to pay for it. But if you are like most people, a small amount of … [Read more...]