These are highlights from Day One of a course being given at APU (Alaska Pacific University). This course is on Digital Filmmaking in Alaska and is intended to give students the opportunity to produce high-quality, professional films based on individual, community and class subjects. This first upload consists of introductions of each student and a brief description of why each is attending the class. There will be an ongoing series of shorts … [Read more...]
How to Slice an Hour Out of a Ridley Scott Film
How to Slice an Hour Out of a Ridley Scott Film Hacking a feature film down to size can be a daunting task. Oscar-winning film editor Pietro Scalia tells about his experience whittling away at Robin Hood with the director by his side. Plus: Enter to win a Blu-ray copy of Robin Hood and a PlayStation3 to watch it on. Read more on Wired News INTERVIEW-Fujifilm expects to beat LCD film sales target INTERVIEW-Fujifilm expects to beat LCD film sales … [Read more...]
What makes you suited to become a filmmaker?
Question by James: What makes you suited to become a filmmaker? What makes you suited to become a filmmaker? Best answer: Answer by Grant Jin this day and age you can pretty much do anything... now if you want to do it and get the right kind of attention...like say Praise... now you do need somethings.. because any person can can right now not even have to pull out a camera they just need to search for a movie then Edit it with their own … [Read more...]
CONFESSION 3: Confessions of an Independent Filmmaker
Another week. Another video entry! This time, I attempt to use my "studio buzz" to get a manager and/or agent who will help me make my project into an animated feature! How far will I get? Video Rating: 4 / 5 … [Read more...]
Lastest Film Making Class News
ari sharing her animation work at d.i.y. movie-making freeskool class Image by Shira Golding D.I.Y. Movie-Making (Ithaca Freeskool Class) on Facebook FTII campus to get a facelift It will soon be Hollywood calling for the Film and Television Institute of India. The government is set to give a major push to elevate FTII on to the global film map by adding world-class infrastructure, new campus and new courses to FTII, which has churned out … [Read more...]
Any tips about filming an amateur high school film with a digital camera and edit with Windows Movie Maker?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by JoeCool: Any tips about filming an amateur high school film with a digital camera and edit with Windows Movie Maker? Best answer: Answer by Bill G1) Best video quality is miniDV tape. You will import using the DV port over firewire cable to firewire port on computer. If you don't have a firewire port, install one. Next best quality is from hard drive based camcorders. Worst quality is from DVD based … [Read more...]
How NOT to become and Independent Filmmaker
by th.omas How NOT to become and Independent Filmmaker With the state of technology today there is no reason that anyone can't become an independent filmmaker. The advent of social media and tube sites you can get exposure by the MILLIONS. Good content far surpasses video quality. Don't get me wrong, video quality is important, but not as important as it once was. Quality of content and how many "followers" you can create make all … [Read more...]
Script Writing & Filmmaking : Camera Lighting Advice
Camera lighting for a film comes naturally to some people, other should watch a lot of movies and learn about back lighting and fill lighting. Feel out the mood of a scene in order to light it properly with advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video on film lighting. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. … [Read more...]
Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us
Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us Indie studios say online file sharing is driving some in their ranks out of business. Some are filing lawsuits to stop it. Others want Google to cease paying pirate sites ad mo Read more on ZDNet Asia Indie filmmakers: Piracy and Google threaten us Indie studios say online file sharing is driving some in their ranks out of business. Some are filing lawsuits to stop it. Others want Google to cease … [Read more...]
Q&A: Movie Production Company Percept group – Any reviews that can be given about them ?
Question by dickery: Movie Production Company Percept group - Any reviews that can be given about them ? I need to learn more about movie production company Percept group. They seem to be different from independent companies, movie studios and production companies in managing raw talents, production of new movies. I got some details at their website at Perceptindia.in Any more reviews that can be given about them ? Best answer: Answer by … [Read more...]