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Danny Yount on Designing Film and TV Title Sequences

Designer and director, Danny Yount had “35 jobs before I knew what I wanted to do, which was design.” He didn’t go to school and taught himself photography and design. Since setting off on his chosen path he has created some of the most inspiring and lauded title sequences in […]

The Previsualization Society is founded.

Cross-Disciplinary Community to Focus on the Development of Previsualization
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2009) — The Previsualization Society, a non-profit, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the advancement of previsualization (“previs”), was officially announced today. Founded by previs practitioners for those who produce or use previs, the Previsualization Society will build a community to […]

No Country for Old Men: Storyboards

Linda S. Price of American Artist interviews J. Todd Anderson the storyboard artist for almost all of the Coen Brothers’ films, including No Country for Old Men.

…Anderson estimates he creates 20 to 30 drawings in a session, which he then takes home and traces on a light table. Because he […]

111 Free Filmmaking Tools

Last week we brought you 588 Free Film Contracts and Forms. In a effort to continue our “indie stimulus plan,” this week we’ve gathered together 111 free filmmaking software programs.
Keep an eye out of upcoming features highlighting even more free stuff. And yes, we promise to never raise […]

588 Free Film Contracts and Forms

Looking to make a film but need a little help with the paperwork? We’ve painstakingly searched the internets and collected 588 free forms and contracts to help get you started.
Now before we start, everyone repeat after me: “THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PROPER LEGAL ADVICE”
You probably won’t need […]

Celtx 2.0.1 and Studio Update

If you haven’t already downloaded Celex now is the time, if you have, now is the time to update. Celtx released a update to their 2.0 release in February. Version 2.0.1 includes some improvements and important bug squashes.
Also check out our recently posted a list of 55 […]

55 Celtx Tutorials

Whoever said you can’t get something for nothing never used Celtx. This is not just one of the best open source programs, it one of the best pieces of filmmaking software period. And, with the newly released v2.0 it’s even better.
In this feature we gathered together the best […]

PingMag: Storyboard Design

PingMag a Tokyo-based magazine about Design has some great examples of storyboards which were used for actual projects. As of December 31, 2008, PingMag and sister site PingMag MAKE are both on extended hiatus, and will not be updated for the foreseeable future, so check it out while they […]

Planning for Post in your Filmmaking Production Workflow

Sundance acclaimed filmmaker/director Eric Escobar discusses the production process - scouting locations,casting, lighting, filming, and how one needs to plan for post production during these earlier steps.
Via: Red Giant TV

Celtx v.2.0 Released and Introduces New Celtx Studios

Celtx v.2.0 has been released and available for Download from Celtx.com.

…RELEASE NOTES:
NEW FEATURES
CELTX STUDIOS
We are pleased to introduce Celtx Studios, a set of web services designed to work with the Celtx software. Your Celtx Studio provides:
Web Based Storage and Access to Your Media Projects
Media Projects created in Celtx can be […]