by chrome76 Rajeev Jain - Indian Cinematographer Life through the lens .... What can I say, I've been shooting film ever since... Over the years, I have had the opportunity to work with many of the best cinematographers around. The great thing is that I was exposed to many approaches and styles. I learned what I liked and I learned how to problem solve for a variety of lighting situations. My favorite lighting style is to shoot … [Read more...]
Robert Rodriguez – Ten Minute Film School
This is an episode of a long series of 10 minute film school segments that Robert Rodriguez does for all of his films. These tutorials are on advanced digital film-making and go into detail on how to write, produce and direct your own indie film. This is very interesting if you are a DIY type of person or just a movie buff. Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read more...]
Hackers become heroes?
Question by james24: Hackers become heroes? Not sure how many are into P2P downloading, but this is actually pretty big news in the digital underground. Basically, a tracker site for the popular Bittorent program, has discovered proof that the major movie studios were using illegal internet methods to try and stop "legal" operations. Check it out: http://www.zeropaid.com/news/9018/Pirate+Bay+Goes+After+Music+and+Film+Industry What are your … [Read more...]
Academy Award-Winning Film Scanner Relies On Dalsa Sensor Technology
by Jef Harris Academy Award-Winning Film Scanner Relies On Dalsa Sensor Technology WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2010) - Editors Note: There is a photo included with this press release. DALSA Corporation [TSX:DSA], a global leader in digital imaging, extends sincere congratulations to DFT Digital Film Technology's Volker Massmann, Markus Hasenzahl, Dr. Klaus Anderle and Andreas Loew on winning an Academy Award(R) for … [Read more...]
Native American Filmmaking
Native American Filmmaking of the future .... Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
UK Media Firm to Produce Films for Nanjing Int’l Auto Expo and British School of Nanjing
October 17, 2007 - Film Screening Image by CSLP A classroom in Craik School is the venue for a special film screening facilitated by Kelly Reinhardt and Bridget Haworth of www.boilingfrog.ca. The film featured health concerns associated with the substance aspartame. As well, on hand to film the event are representatives of Lasa Media Arts, a Regina-based film production company currently working on a film project called "Green … [Read more...]
How come many directors don’t have great C.V’s but get great films?
by perspikace Question by Dan: How come many directors don't have great C.V's but get great films? Hey, I am a film director who makes short and feature films entirely independently due to the craziness that is the lack of funding in the UK! But I am looking to others for inspiration and I am not pleased. For example, Christopher Nolan was a law student, who joined a film club made a short film with his friends and then 10 years later he made … [Read more...]
Screenwriting Class – Become The Backbone Of A Successful Film
by copycatko Screenwriting Class - Become The Backbone Of A Successful Film When we think about favorite movies, it is the rich and engaging story lines and the captivating characters that make them memorable. There are, of course, other important elements at play, such as costumes, settings or a favorite actor that is part of the film. But the core of any movie is the script, which is the vessel for the storyline, the conflict, … [Read more...]
How to Write Independent Music : How to Get Your Music on the Radio
Learn how to get your indie album on the radio in this free video series that will show you how to be a successful independent music writer. Expert: Frederick Burchell Bio: Frederick "Ricky B." Burchell is a rapper/producer who presents a positive message through rap music. He released his first solo album The Calling on D-Fusion Music/ Broken Records in 1998. Filmmaker: ricky burchell … [Read more...]
Hollywood has vested interest in keeping state parks open
Hollywood has vested interest in keeping state parks open State cutbacks threaten to close access to public lands that have been featured in countless movies, TV shows and commercials. Along with sunny weather and world-class crews, California offers something else sought by filmmakers: an abundance of state parks with diverse landscapes, from the redwood forests in Northern California to the desert of Anza-Borrego and the vast beaches and rocky … [Read more...]