François Truffaut – The Man Who Loved Cinema
Posted on May 22, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
He was suspicious of directors who had hobbies… he could only love one thing… cinema.
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Director’s Round Table with Tarantino, Jackson, Cameron, Bigelow, Reitman and Daniels
Posted on May 14, 2012 in Directing, Interviews | 1 Comment
Film directors Quentin Tarantino (‘Inglourious Basterds’). Peter Jackson (‘The Lovely Bones’), James Cameron (‘Avatar’), Kathryn Bigelow (‘The Hurt Locker’), Jason Reitman (‘Up in the Air’), and Lee Daniels (‘Precious’) talk about the toughest scenes they’ve had to film for a movie.
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The Six Things You Must Know to Make it in the Film Industry
Posted on May 14, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
Barbara Freedman Doyle offers some tips on how anyone entering the film industry can make sure they stop themselves from saying what they really think and stay in the good graces of those with the power to hire.
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Instagram’s New Analog Camera
Posted on May 3, 2012 in Outtakes | 2 Comments
Not satisfied with ruining photos online, Instagram is introducing a whole new revolutionary way to muck up your snapshots in Real Life.
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The Traditionalist: an Interview with Christopher Nolan
Posted on April 27, 2012 in Interviews | 1 Comment
Jeffrey Ressner interviews Christopher Nolan about how he works, the fact that he didn’t go to film school, and why he wears suits on his set.
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Pricing Strategies for Creatives
Posted on April 4, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
How much to charge perhaps the hardest part of the freelance business. Jason Blumers offers a few tips for better pricing habits.
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Creating the Look for ‘Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie’
Posted on March 29, 2012 in Interviews | No Comments
Crafting a look for the genre-defying comedy team Tim and Eric is not a usual walk in the park. Cinematographer, Rachel Morrison talks about the process and what it’s like to shoot in an abandoned pink mall from hell.
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From ‘Lost’ to ‘Friends,’ The Strange Art of Picking a TV Title
Posted on March 21, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | 1 Comment
What’s in a name? Would a sitcom about a group of ‘Friends’ be as funny if it was called “Six of One”? In the high stakes game of pop culture television, some times the moniker really does matter.
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Mad Men: The 8 Bit Nintendo Game
Posted on March 21, 2012 in Off Topic | No Comments
Mixing 80’s nostalgia with 60’s chic, the Fine Bros blend a create a cocktail fit for a Madison Avenue advertiser.
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Copyright Math: Why the MPAA is Full of Sh*t
Posted on March 16, 2012 in Filmmaking 360, Selling Your Film | 1 Comment
Numbers don’t lie, lobbyists do. Comic author Rob Reid unveils Copyright Math in this TED Talk, a remarkable new field of study based on actual numbers from entertainment industry lawyers and lobbyists.
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Horror Film Flow Chart
Posted on March 8, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
Got an idea for a Horror Film? Follow this Flow Chart from Canal+ and you’ll be on your way…
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Behind the Scenes on the Hobbit – Video Blog 6
Posted on March 7, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | 1 Comment
This edition of the Hobbit blog finds Peter Jackson packing up and moving from the Hobbiton Set and trekking across New Zealand for more on location shooting.
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John Cleese Carefully Considers Your Useless Youtube Comments
Posted on February 20, 2012 in Interviews | No Comments
Watch as John Cleese founding member of the seminal sketch comedy troupe Monty Python’s Flying Circus carefully considers your useless comments.
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Adobe Panel at Sundance: How Technology is Influencing Storytelling & Film
Posted on February 8, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | No Comments
Adobe’s first panel at Sundance 2012 featured talented panelists and filmmakers Rob Legato, Jacob Rosenberg, and Vincent Laforet; the panel was moderated by Sharlto Copley. The panelists shared insights on how technology and tools have impacted the way they create films and tell stories.
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10 Key Tips To Becoming A Successful Video Freelancer
Posted on February 1, 2012 in Filmmaking 360 | 2 Comments
Ready to take the plunge to becoming a filmmaking gun for hire? Remington McElhaney compiles 10 tips to help making that transition smoother.
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