Article by Canon Australia Canon introduces the industry's first professional Digital Video Camera that records directly to Compact Flash cards - News - Press Releases Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us … [Read more...]
One Dimensional Writing-Using First Person Perspective
When an author decides to write fiction one of the primary methods of storytelling is through a first person perspective. For many writers this is the most comfortable manner of storytelling.In a first person narrative the reader is allowed to relate to the story one dimensionally. The story is presented to the reader from the viewpoint of a character in the story. The narrator might be the main character attempting to relate their own story. The … [Read more...]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made by First Time Filmmakers
Is putting the audience to sleep a mistake...or a blessing? Filmmaker Sondra Lowell sets new screenwriters and directors straight.1. Contrary to current belief, keeping the audience awake is the biggest mistake a first time filmmaker can make. If viewers are asleep, they will never notice your other mistakes.2. Waiting to get famous till after your movie is made is another error common among those new to the medium. Why do people pay to see and … [Read more...]
First Day of School Activities Students Love
by The Library of Congress Article by Kim Haynes First Day of School Activities Students Love - Education - K-12 Education Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us The … [Read more...]
Final Cut Pro Editing Starts Before the Shooting Stops – Tips to First Time Filmmakers
In the past decade, digital video, Final Cut Pro, and YouTube have made film making accessible to anyone with a video camera and a Mac. In the 90's, the budget for a shoestring feature could run tens of thousands of dollars; today that same feature could be shot so cheaply it would make El Mariachi's reputed $ 7,000 budget seem opulent.The bad news is that a lot more people with nothing to say are going to say it publicly (if you doubt me, just … [Read more...]
7 Low Budget Film Making Tips to Help You Make Your First No Budget Film
If you are considering getting into the movie making business, it is crucial to understand that low budget film making is the best place to start. Even if you are considering Film College, consider making your own no budget film before you even begin. This article gives you 7 low budget film making tips to help you make your first no budget film.Use A Camera You Already HaveThere is no sense in buying a big fancy Hollywood type of camera. Many B … [Read more...]