Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration’
Interview: Jennifer Gatti on Bon Jovi, Star Trek, and Leaving L.A.
She’s been in everything from Bon Jovi’s “Runaway” to Star Trek: The Next Generation. Now Jennifer Gatti is back in Vice Principals.
Interview: Daniel Levin, DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
We sat down with the DP of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story to talk about projects with a social impact and creating work you’re proud …
Directing Fight Cinematography: The Right Way and the Wrong Way
Choreographing a fight scene is only half the battle. If your audience can’t tell what they’re watching then all those beautiful techniques mean nothing.
Making a Short Film With Little to No Crew: The Aftermath
We’ve asked before if making a film by yourself is possible. Well, it’s been a couple of years, and the technology has advanced, so we’re asking again …
Interview: Julie Benz on Work Ethic, Challenging Roles, and Paying it Forward
From her first role to today, Julie Benz has played a number of unforgettable characters. We sat down to talk shop and get some insight.
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply to Filmmaker Workshops and Labs
Filmmaker workshops, labs, and fellowships offer a number of benefits for the indie filmmaker. Here’s what you need to know before you apply.
Video Tutorial: Build Your Own $50 Car-Side Camera Mount
Sure, Russian Arm systems are amazing, and we’d all love to use one, but if you don’t have the budget for one, just build your own car-side …
This DIY Roger Deakins-Style Ring Light Costs Less Than $150
Filmmaker extraordinaire Roger Deakins often uses homemade ring lights. Here’s how to take a page from his playbook and build one yourself — for cheap.
A Look at The Masterclass Sound Editing of “A Quiet Place”
“A Quiet Place” uses sound design and editing as powerful narrative elements. We took a closer look to see how it crafts this unique soundscape.
The Lowdown on the Short Form from Three Nominated Series
Creating content is more democratic than ever, but it also presents new challenges. So how do you get your project seen in such a crowded field?
Industry Insights: Careers in Commercial, Indie, or Corporate Filmmaking
In which we take a look at the different career paths for commercial, indie, and corporate video production and filmmaking.
Rock Rubber 45s: Documentary Tips for Working with Archival Footage and Assets
We spoke with Bobbito García and his team about how they sorted decades of archival footage to create the autobiographical documentary Rock Rubber 45s.