Question by Film B.A. from yesterday: What's the most affordable camera to make a decent documentary? I did my B.A. in film 10 years ago, and I've been "missing in action" in the film industry for years. I want to go back to it, and start off with some documentaries, but I'd like some insider opinions on what camera I could purchase to start off with that can make a decent looking documentary and doesn't cost too much (i've been told a $ 2000 … [Read more...]
Cricket – Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Created by Vancouver Film School student Ben Stern through the VFS Digital Character Animation program. Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook
Film Production - Film Shoot class Image by vancouverfilmschool For two days in March 2010, VFS presented an immersive 2-day educational experience, exclusively for the most creative and driven high school students in North America. Find out more at vfs.com/standout Spring-Ford Reporter/The Valley ItemDatebook DateBook Notes Read more on Spring-Ford Reporter & Valley Item News in brief Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s … [Read more...]
A 44 year old print journalist wanting to change careers and become a documentary producer /video film editor?
Question by ernie o: A 44 year old print journalist wanting to change careers and become a documentary producer /video film editor? I am interested in changing career to become a documentary producer/ video film editor. what will be my fastest route in the next year or two? Best answer: Answer by SelmaIn my opinion, the best thing you can do is join a media training center such Al Jazeera training center or BBC. They offer intense classes … [Read more...]
CONFESSION 1: Confessions of an Independent Filmmaker
Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Pure unadulterated, freakin' out. Someone give this guy "Chicken Soup for the Indie Filmmaker Soul" … [Read more...]
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Movies: Ann Hornaday on use of sound effects in 'Secretariat' and other films In very different ways, "Secretariat" and "Buried" exemplify the importance of sound in cinema, which despite being described as a visual medium is just as much an aural one. Read more on Washington Post … [Read more...]
Q&A: I need help with an easy project….?
Question by NGM_KID: I need help with an easy project....? For digital filmmaking class I need to make a hidden camera, we don't know where it will be placed (no it's not somewhere nasty since it's for school) but it needs to be able to be unseen.....my only idea is putting the camera in a birdhouse because they have those holes.....any ideas? What can I make? NOT where to put it...just HOW to make it..... Best answer: Answer by Sєxual … [Read more...]
Salazar Youth Documentary – Behind the Scenes
Media Literacy and Filmmaking Workshop Co-Sponsored by: Salazar Chicago Public School Spring 2008 In May of 2008, 33 eighth grade students at Ruben Salazar Elementary embarked on a project to create their own documentary. The week long program began with Split Pillow's Media Literacy session taught by Columbia College Faculty and Independent Filmmaker, Mary Filice. Split Pillow counselors included Corece Smith, Brendan Reynolds, and Antuan … [Read more...]
Fifteen seconds of fame
Fifteen seconds of fame Since when did advertising become entertainment? Read more on Brisbane Times ‘The Legend of Black Annie’ to begin filming BLUEFIELD — Filming of the locally inspired “The Legend of Black Annie” will begin on Oct. 27, a film being directed, written and produced by Bluefield native Terrence Flack. Read more on Bluefield Daily Telegraph Secret Origin: How 'Red' escaped Warner Bros. and ended up at Summit read more Read … [Read more...]
Q&A: Who wants to see this movie about the impact of illegals??? I DO!! I love JD!!!?
Question by sealRborders: Who wants to see this movie about the impact of illegals??? I DO!! I love JD!!!? Documentary featuring Hayworth opens in Valley Ofelia Madrid The Arizona Republic Sept. 5, 2006 12:00 AM Border War, the Battle over Illegal Immigration, a documentary about border issues that features U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth, comes to the Valley today for a two-day engagement. Kevin Knoblock wrote and directed the documentary, which … [Read more...]