by th.omas Question by Mario F: Independent Filmmaking using Canon HV20? I'm into filmmaking and i'm looking to shoot my first independent movie next year. I was looking at different HD video cameras to use that could give me that same smooth picture quality that we see in the movies. But I figured out that that's just not possible using video. At least not for now and with a low budget. So I came up with the Canon HV20, much less expensive that … [Read more...]
Tips on Beginning a Career in Production Design
by labanex Tips on Beginning a Career in Production Design Attaining a successful career in film production design can seem like a far fetched dream but the fact is, that for many people it is a dream that becomes reality. So, what is it that separates the people who actually achieve their dream of a career in production design and those that don't?It can be described in one word and that word is “preparation”. Thats right! Just … [Read more...]
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by uniondocs Why PR Is A Must for Musicians, Authors, Actors, Filmmakers? Most artists, including musicians, authors, actors, and filmmakers find marketing and promoting their own work a daunting task, some believe that if they wait long enough others will do it for them, still others believe that P.R. is not an artist’s job. It seems that no one ever explained that to Warhol, Madonna or Tarantino. Art is first and foremost a … [Read more...]
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Orbit and Media Production City settle dispute amid controversy
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What is the best film editing software for a mac?
by Satterwhite.B Question by Miss Mizz: What is the best film editing software for a mac? I'm getting a macbook soon and I would like to start editing some film. what is the best software to use? Also what is a good video camera for shooting good quality action shots? Nothing overly expensive just something to get me started off shooting sports. Best answer: Answer by James JonesiMovie is free video editing software on MacBook, and you can … [Read more...]
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Spill Media produced this film with a group of NEET young people, through Swansea Youth Service. Spill Media ran workshops with the young people in script writing and film production to produce this film, which highlights the reseources available and problems young NEET people face in Swansea. For more information on NEET's, visit www.swansea.gov.uk Video Rating: 0 / 5 … [Read more...]
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