Question by allyeah123: What is an easy-to-use, cheap special effects program for a rookie filmmaker? me and my buddies have been making films for about 2 years and we want to add special effects. I looked into Adobe After Effects Cs4, and that looked reasonable. Any other ideas for a cheap, easy to use special effects programs? Best answer: Answer by FoShoNigAfter effects is great. But if you want something free, you can use Kdenlive. It's a … [Read more...]

Filmmaker, PSU alum celebrates North American premiere in Montreal Filmmaker Ian Thomas Ash, a Plattsburgh State graduate, was in town with Jake Janos Caswell and Colin O'Neill for the North American premiere of their new film "Jake Not Finished Yet" at the Recontres internationales due documentaire de Montreal. Read more on Plattsburgh Press-Republican Wisconsin School Closed After Hostage Situation A high school hostage situation in Wisconsin … [Read more...]

Question by Jack G: Is it possible for me to be both a poet and a filmmaker? I have learned that I have passion for both poetry and filmmaking. How can I make them work together? It it possible for me to shine in both if i have the passion and talent? Best answer: Answer by James BondWell doing two things isnt easy You cant make fims that have poetry in them but you have to make it intresting because most people find it boring or include a bit … [Read more...]

Self-Portrait: Filmmaker Image by CrazySphinx My first set of Self-Portraits since the last time. I just realized that for the past few days, I treat and color-correct all my pictures in this hyper-stylized, over-processed and almost surreal kinda way. It's not intentional. I promise. I like it though. Maybe it's just a phase. In which case, I'll probably grow out of it sometime soon :) Oscar-Nominated Italian Filmmaker Dies After Jumping … [Read more...]

Question by Allu (Ignorance Is Bi-Sexual): What Are Your Thoughts On Filmmaker Tyler Perry? 1) If he was not black, do you believe he would be as popular as he is today? 2) What do you think of his movies? Are they too predictable? 3) Will black people ever admit that he is highly overrated? Best answer: Answer by oklafan1.) He would be even if he was white,hispanic,chinesse,or even european 2.)No They are good I love Madea Goes to jail the … [Read more...]

by Yorkton Film Festival Question by Gracie: Is there going to be a tv show for the next great filmmaker? I love making films and would like to pursue that as a career someday, and I was wondering if there is going to be a new tv show like top chef, for filmmakers. If so, what channel and when? Thanks! Best answer: Answer by arn1888There was a show called "Project Greenlight" that Ben Affleck executive produced. Its ratings were okay, but all … [Read more...]