Screenwriter Jim Jennewein visits VFS Image by vancouverfilmschool Screenwriter Jim Jennewein (The Flintstones, Richie Rich) talks with Writing students about the ins and outs of the Hollywood feature film world. Find out more about VFS's one-year Writing for Film & Television program at vfs.com/writing Cameron Crowe, Nancy Wilson Divorcing Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Cameron Crowe and Heart singer-guitarist Nancy Wilson are … [Read more...]
I want to make a low-budget horror movie which will include mostly night scenes.?
by uniondocs Question by JackieFlash: I want to make a low-budget horror movie which will include mostly night scenes.? What is the best camera for an independent filmmaker, such as myself, to use for low-light shooting? I just wanted to mention that I will be investing in a digital camera for my horror movie venture. To even think of going the 35mm route is out of the question. Best answer: Answer by W YDon't worry about the camera. Shoot … [Read more...]
Canada Film Schools the Apt Option for Filmmaking Career
by vancouverfilmschool Canada Film Schools the Apt Option for Filmmaking Career A motion picture that presents a story by means of different sound, various digital effects and series of special images is called a film or movie. Watching movie is a kind of entertainment since people from all ages are entertained through the way it is taken. Picture and the representation are considered the essential aspect of the film or movie. When … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmaker: Lighting Tutorial and samples
Learn how to add production value to you indie films by incorporating well thought out lighting scenarios. Watch as we light our scene with only 1 to 2 lights. These are great lighting tips of any independent filmmaker. … [Read more...]
In the valley of the jinn
In the valley of the jinn In Arabic, the word 'jinn' is closely associated with poetry and madness. Read more on Al-Ahram Weekly Anthropologist Burton Benedict dies at age 87 Burton Benedict, a professor emeritus of social anthropology at Berkeley and former director of the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, died of heart failure Sept. 19 at his Berkeley home. He was 87. Read more on UC Berkeley NewsCenter … [Read more...]
Finding Filmmaker Jobs in NYC?
Question by K_Knight: Finding Filmmaker Jobs in NYC? I've tried Craigslist, and find the people on there only looking for free work. I film my own productions, but still need to make bills. Are there good sites for finding more paying work? I also use mandy.com, so other suggestions would be great. Best answer: Answer by Joe FinkleTry backstage: http://www.backstage.com/bso/index.jsp It's much more professional and focused mainly on New … [Read more...]
Watch Award Winning Documentaries on Satellite TV
by Steve Rhodes Watch Award Winning Documentaries on Satellite TV <!-- @page { margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> HBO is more than just a hub of groundbreaking television series and critically-acclaimed movies, but it also plays host to a great number of award-winning documentaries. With that, it's safe to say that anything HBO creates, funds or picks up is generally solid gold programming. To get an idea of … [Read more...]
An Excerpt from Feature Film: “Rhinoceros Eyes”
Editor (exercise for one of my editing classes) Video Rating: 0 / 5 This is a stop motion video that I made for one of my video editing classes recently. Let me know what you think. Thanks!! Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read more...]
‘Wall Street,’ 4 other financial films make their way to screen
'Wall Street,' 4 other financial films make their way to screen Get ready for five (count 'em, five) films in the next month some major motion pictures and others pointed documentaries that focus on the economy: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Freakonomics; Inside Job; I Want Your Money; and The Company Men. Read more on The Arizona Republic Are We In For More Fake ‘Documentaries?’ While box office returns for the Joaquin Phoenix fake … [Read more...]
How do I convert my regular myspace into a FILMMAKERS myspace?
Question by vw_luvers: How do I convert my regular myspace into a FILMMAKERS myspace? I have a regular myspace , and I am now making videos and would like to convert it to a filmmakers myspace. Does anyone know how? Please and Thank You! Best answer: Answer by jimobasa2You can't. You need to sign up for a Filmmakers MySpace. MySpace don't allow the conversion of profiles because under the hood (the editing part), the personal profile differs … [Read more...]