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What percentage of college film/video production majors are female?

Question by Mia: What percentage of college film/video production majors are female? If you could find even more specifically at Emerson College, that would be better, but just in general is fine too. Best answer: Answer by DrIGSorry I could not find out the information. You may want to contact Emerson College and ask them directly./ Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]

2010 Festival of Fear – Underground Auteurs panel (Part 6 of 7)

The final Rue Morgue event of the weekend was the Underground Auteurs panel on Sunday, Aug. 29th. I moderated a fun and informative discussion of independent filmmaking with four of my favourite filmmakers, Fred Vogel (Toetag Pictures), Michael Todd Schneider (magGot Films), Bill Zebub (Bill Zebub Productions, and Slime City Massacre (2010) director Greg Lamberson. This is the entire panel. Visit my guests online: Fred Vogel - www.toetagpictures … [Read more...]

How do I begin a short film company?

Question by My Name HERE: How do I begin a short film company? I really want to begin a small short film company. I want to get a copyright on the name and logo and basically make my short films completely legal. Any ideas? Please drop me an answer as soon as possible! Best answer: Answer by Sarah KolbUnfortunately, names are not able to be protected by a copyright. It may, however, be eligible for a trademark. You should also register your … [Read more...]

Cody — Character Design & Development

Behind-the-scenes look at Surf's Up, Sony Pictures Animation's second all-CG feature-length animated film which has been nominated for an Academy Award as Best Animated Feature Film of the Year, 10 Annie Awards and 4 Visual Effects Society awards.. Surf's Up is an animated documentary that delves behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive surfing. The film profiles teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf), an … [Read more...]

Can you suggest any good documentaries that are available to watch online?

Question by DeeDee: Can you suggest any good documentaries that are available to watch online? I'm not picky about topics; I can find most things interesting, other than sports (I have no interest in them at all). My only requirements are that they're in English, able to be watched online from Canada, and a decent quality video. Best answer: Answer by MarlenePsychiatry an Industry of Death Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]

What’s needed to get into Film School, specifically USC?

by vancouverfilmschool Question by john77: What's needed to get into Film School, specifically USC? -I know USC is the best Film School in the Country most likely the world. I basically want to know IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING ADMITTED TO USC FILM SCHOOL AND USC IN GENERAL? Best answer: Answer by youtube.com/flickingIm wondering the same. Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]

Mahatma Gandhi Part 1

A documentary we made for our project in Social Studies II. Presented to Miss Vernice Liwag by II - Galileo's (SY 2009 - 2010) fourth group. The documentary shows the life and death of India's great leader, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi. Task division: *Abuiza - script, research, directing, editing, voice-over *Comaling - reporter, voice-over *Fajardo - camera, voice-over *Lim - reporter, voice-over *Sim - reporter, … [Read more...]

Which is a better film school,NYU or UCLA?

by Brian Lane Winfield Moore Question by Vishal: Which is a better film school,NYU or UCLA? I really want to go to film school to become a movie director, but I dont know which school I want to go to. Its pretty much narrowed down to New York University or University of California at Los Angeles. NYU has gotten better reviews for film schools as far as what I've checked, but UCLA is right in the middle of Hollywood, so I'd be putting myself in a … [Read more...]

Embracing the Revolution – Film Making Now Pt 2

This film was produced by Video Production students and staff for broadcast on Channel 9 Adelaide. There are 3 parts to this film. Video Rating: 0 / 5 Accomplished Cinematographer Allen Daviau, ASC outlines his technique for controlling color with his unique test chart. Mr. Daviau has photographed such diverse films as Van Helsing, Empire of the Sun, ET (The Extra Terrestrial) and the Color Purple. … [Read more...]

Q&A: What is a good piece of music that could be used as the fanfare for a film production logo?

Question by Allen: What is a good piece of music that could be used as the fanfare for a film production logo? Best answer: Answer by ArbiterPossibly the opening of 'O Fortuna' from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff? As it is, the piece seems to get used quite often in film trailers before an actual score is composed. I've even heard it used in TV commercials. I'm sure you'll recognize it. What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]