Alfred Hitchcock Explains Editing
Posted on September 2, 2010 in Editing, Interviews | No Comments
Here is the master Alfred Hitchcock explaining what editing really is, and how does it effects the film.
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Here is the master Alfred Hitchcock explaining what editing really is, and how does it effects the film.
Learn MorePosted on September 2, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
Here is the timelapse dolly stage zero prototype. Dynamic Perception’s mission is to provide low-cost and easy-to-use photographic motion control systems.
Learn MorePosted on September 1, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
This video tutorial describes how you can build a DIY DSLR cage for about $50.00.
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You’re a hot writer! Already you can see your name on the front page of Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. But to make the magic work, you need an agent.
Learn MorePosted on August 31, 2010 in Contracts and Law, Financing, Producing | 1 Comment
Being a filmmaker is like starting your own business and you need to think of it that way. The role and responsibilities of a filmmaker can be abstract and over glamorized for many starting out. They only see the artistic or technical aspects, but when it comes to the business side they don’t have a clue.
Learn MorePosted on August 31, 2010 in Filmmaking 360, Interviews | No Comments
Robert Rodriguez has a series of “Ten Minute Film School” segments on several of his DVD releases, showing aspiring filmmakers how to make good, profitable movies using inexpensive tactics.
Learn MorePosted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 4 Comments
Sliders have really caught on in popularity recently with the lightweight DSLR camera explosion. Some say that the effect is overused – perhaps it is, but in my mind adding some slight subtle camera movements to your shot adds a tremendous amount of production value. And when it comes to subtle movement, sliders deliver the most bang for the buck, both in terms of cost and ease of setup and use.
Learn MorePosted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing | No Comments
This is a tutorial on how to eliminate the shakiness in videos. The programs and files used are VirtualDub, ffdshow, and DeShaker v2.4 Image Stabilizer.
Learn MorePosted on August 27, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
This video by Caleb Pike demonstrates how to turn any lens into a macro lens using affordable filters.
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To follow up his blog article on which DSLR camera is right for you, Philip Bloom tackles the question of what lenses you’ll want to fill out your lens kit:
Learn MorePosted on August 27, 2010 in Interviews | No Comments
Werner Herzog talks with our friends at Killer Film about his film, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, the RED ONE camera, and his upcoming 3D documentary.
Learn MorePosted on August 26, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
In a press release, Canon announces the creation of an APS-H CMOS sensore capable of taking a 13,280 x 9,184 pixel image. No word on the direct to YouTube upload feature or smile detection:
Learn MorePosted on August 26, 2010 in Editing | No Comments
Roxio has just launched the world’s first consumer 3-D media editing tool, it says. Roxio Creator 2011, available for $100, is a suite of software that gives amateur filmmakers the tools to capture, edit, create and share 3-D photos and videos.
Learn MorePosted on August 26, 2010 in Screenplay Format | No Comments
Celtx Script is the only mobile screenwriting app that syncs directly with Celtx desktop software, making it easy to write a screenplay from any place at any time.
Learn MorePosted on August 26, 2010 in Digital Effects | No Comments
Here is a easy guide to adding explosions and other effects to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
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