Inspiration
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Industry Tips: Why Below-The-Line Talent Needs a Publicist
Sure — high-profile filmmakers and actors needs publicists, but who else in the industry could benefit from a media strategy?
Every Video Editor’s Secret Weapon: Royalty-Free Footage
From grabbing location inserts to creating a promo video without leaving your office, royalty-free footage is an excellent way to save time and money.
The Story Behind Editing a Movie About Dungeons & Dragons
We got the stories behind how some of the classic Dungeons and Dragons artwork came to be — and making a documentary about it.
Lens Tips: Doing the Work of Four Lenses with Only Two
Primes vs. zooms. Four lenses out of two. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when shopping for your first lenses.
Interview: Christina Kallas on Writing and Directing Multi-Protagonist Screenplays
We spoke with the writer/director about multi-protagonist screenplays, split screen editing, and her commitment to losing creative control.
Round Table: Three Film Composers Converge on Sundance
This meeting of the minds is all about composing for film, going to Sundance, and sharing insights about the craft.
Tom Cross, ACE on Editing First Man and Working with IMAX Footage
The Oscar-winning editor behind Whiplash and La La Land tells us all about how he cut First Man like a documentary project.
The Supervising Sound Editor You’ve Never Heard of Is Quietly Saving Movies
We recently spoke with one of the busiest supervising sound engineers in the business about what it takes to build a world using sound.
The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide to Low- or No-Budget Location Scouting
So you’re making a film, and there’s no budget for location scouting and management. No problem — here’s how you handle it yourself.
Interview: Adam Salky on Directing Projects with Powerful Emotional Themes
Director Adam Salky talks about his approach to filmmaking and working on his recent project “I Smile Back” with Sarah Silverman.
The Editor of Green Book Offers Insight into the Art of Balance
We spoke with the Oscar-nominated editor of Green Book, Patrick J. Don Vito, about knowing when to make the call and kill your darlings.
Set Photographer Matt Kennedy on Shooting for Marvel and More
Still photographer Matt Kennedy shares insights about shooting for both big projects like Black Panther and smaller, more intimate productions.