by uniondocs How to Video like a PRO Part2 - Improve your filming Learn how to make every shot count, whether you are filming a movie or a family gathering. You have a camcorder, you know how to use it, but you want to learn the art of filmmaking. Now you want to understand what filmmaking is all about, so you can utilize your camcorder and its features to your advantage. Avoid common mistakes, add some flavour to your productions … [Read more...]
Job Search Tips : Tips for Filling Out a Job Application
When filling out a job application, make sure to fill it out completely, pay attention to detail and read through the application entirely before filling it out. Discover why sections should never be left blank in a job application with help from a career and job placement specialist in this free video on job applications. Expert: Matthew Thomas Bio: Matthew Thomas is a career and job placement specialist in the career services department at Cape … [Read more...]
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Haifa Film Festival / Seeing the big picture A look back at a film fest featuring debuts, adaptations and less-than-noteworthy efforts. Still the event was an affirmation of what Israeli cinema can achieve Read more on Haaretz Daily Film celebrates Brazilian F1 racing superstar Behind-the-scenes footage used to explore the life and death of Ayrton Senna in family-approved documentary Read more on The Globe and Mail Film director to be … [Read more...]
How can a developed country create a new generation of independently run state schools?
by donkeycart Question by VRS: How can a developed country create a new generation of independently run state schools? The Conservatives stated they intend to: "Create a new generation of independently run state schools. We will make it much easier for educational charities, groups of parents and teachers, cooperatives and others to start new Academies (independent, non-selective state schools). We will move to a national per pupil funding … [Read more...]
THE SUDDEN CRAVE OF NIGERIAN FILM PRACTITIONERS/POTENTIAL MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK FILM INSTITUTE
by Steve Rhodes THE SUDDEN CRAVE OF NIGERIAN FILM PRACTITIONERS/POTENTIAL MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE NEW YORK FILM INSTITUTE It is worthy of note that filmmakers back in the mid 90's (during the Nollywood boom) simply churned out movies just to make money and not because they had a passion for it.Tunde kelani, however stood out from the pack, and his regular quality output propelled him effortlessly into the limelight. His dexterity … [Read more...]
Star Wars Spoof (10th Anniversary Special Edition)
This 1993 spoof was originally a competition entry run by CVG Computer and Video Games Magazine. You had to re-enact a scene or scenes from Star Wars, though I also attempted to express filmmakers struggle for independence against the Hollywood system. The 'force' became the 'Lucas', the 'Empire' became 'Hollywood' and the 'Rebels' became young new independent filmmakers. The entry was successfully published in the magazine, but the prize (a trip … [Read more...]
Doug Sweetland Joins Sony Pictures Animation to Direct THE FAMILIARS
Doug Sweetland Joins Sony Pictures Animation to Direct THE FAMILIARS Doug Sweetland, the Academy Award®-nominated director of the 2008 Pixar short "Presto," is set to direct THE FAMILIARS for Sony Pictures Animation. Sam Raimi & Josh Donen are executive producers.  Adam J. Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Professor gets 'avatar' grant Texas A&M associate professor Tim McLaughlin saw the Na'vi in Avatar five years before moviegoers … [Read more...]
How much more cheaper would digital cinematography make independent filmmaking?
by karathepirate Question by photonman: How much more cheaper would digital cinematography make independent filmmaking? Best answer: Answer by Bassman87Actually, most independent films are shot digitally... But that makes them *expensive as hell* Just to rent a decent film camera can cost upwards $ 2-$ 4 grand a week, which is a large chunk of the retail value of the equipment to begin with. This might not even include lenses, depending on … [Read more...]
After the Riots – Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Created by Vancouver Film School students through the VFS Film Production program: Director: Jacob Postmus Producer: Nathan W. Rogers Director of Photography: Andrew Noon Writer: Brian Turner Art Director: Marcel Wollner Editor: Stephen Cluff Assistant Director: Alana Comeau Camera Operator: Gavin Keen 1st Assistant Camera: Max Tiberi Grip/Gaffer: S Nil Alis Sound Mixer: Silva Mungai Music: Jonathan David Elms Cast: Samuel B. Barnes Priscilla … [Read more...]
Just Cause film gets a screenwriter – Report
Just Cause film gets a screenwriter - Report Turistas writer Michael Ross penning script for upcoming video game film; Eric Eisners L + E Pictures also on board alongside producer Adrian Askarieh. Read more on GameSpot Following film and TV, music takes stab at 3-D At the beginning of the re-emergence of 3-D, the focus was on film. Soon TV followed, with sporting events like the World Cup featured in 3-D. Now, the music world is making sure it … [Read more...]