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How Gaming Has Changed: Machinima Filmmaking Today

by th.omas How Gaming Has Changed: Machinima Filmmaking Today The term machinima originates from the mix of three words. Nevertheless this was not right initially. Originally, the term was made from the combination of machine and theatre, but modified to include the term animation after a typo.More specifically, machinima comes from the first five letters within machine. In addition, this includes the second and third letters … [Read more...]

Q&A: I want to take a stab at professional filmmaking. Recommendations on good programs to start in Seattle, WA?

by Alexandra Guerson Question by jamie: I want to take a stab at professional filmmaking. Recommendations on good programs to start in Seattle, WA? I've been in corporate for about 10 years. I'm tired and considering taking my love and hobby of film and turning it into a career. To get started, I'm looking for experienced recommendations on solid programs in the Seattle, WA area. Focus areas like introduction to filmmaking, directing, … [Read more...]

Experimental Animation Filmmaking Workshop ’97-’98

As a faculty member of the Expeimental Animation Program at Caifornia Institute of the Arts for several years, it was my pleasure to conduct the filmmaking techniques class for for upper-level undergrads and incoming graduate students. Most of my students had not made a film before; and this class served as a primer for 16mm production and post-production processes. Each student came up with an idea for their own 45-second film; then proceeded to … [Read more...]

Which (digital filmmaking) camera should I get?

Question by Dunstin: Which (digital filmmaking) camera should I get? For Christmas I'm going to ask the P's for a camera. In film school I loved the DVX 100a, so as of now that's what I plan to ask for. I also enjoyed the PD150, but I liked the look and ease-of-use of the DVX better. Budget IS an issue, so please don't be a dodo and suggest an HD or anything silly. I'm moving to LA in a month, and plan to make some short films with this bad … [Read more...]

What’s the latest and greatest HD camcorder for indie feature filmmaking?

Question by Jackie: What's the latest and greatest HD camcorder for indie feature filmmaking? I'm working on a script for an indie low budget horror movie. I hope to finish up pretty soon and need to start looking at investing in a HD camcorder for shooting. I'm gonna have a couple of fight scenes and at least one car chase, so I need something that will catch all the fast action during those shots. I plan on using the "day for night" technique … [Read more...]

Urban movies and graphic content. Not PG-13 filmmaking

by th.omas Urban movies and graphic content. Not PG-13 filmmaking When I got serious about writing and directing I knew I wanted to make urban crime movies that were authentic, intense, and hard-hitting. The plots had to feature authentic characters and situations and deal with heightened urban situations, crime and action. Slice of Americana Films was created to fullfilll this filmmaing dream.I had no desire to make watered-down … [Read more...]

Lastest Filmmaking Class News

Boden and Fleck go from gritty to heartwarming with 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' TORONTO - Making the audience-friendly, feel-good teen movie "It's Kind of a Funny Story" seemed like a radical move for indie filmmakers Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, known for crafting challenging films that tackle race, class, poverty and history. Read more on Brandon Sun … [Read more...]

The 21 Day Filmmaking Competition

Teams of filmmakers from around the world have 21 Days to create original short films and animations based on a common secret element. All films receive a world premiere in Philadelphia and top films are distributed on DVD & submitted to dozens of international festivals to qualify for additional prizes and screenings. Make a that short film you've been "meaning to make", get casting & crewing assistance from the festival, and have your film … [Read more...]