by vancouverfilmschool Is It Worth Going To Film School? Recently, I received an email from a reader of my blog asking questions about wanting to fulfill his dream of becoming a filmmaker and whether he should attend film school. I’d like to share with you our email conversation…I’ll keep his real name anonymous so I’ll refer to him as Michael: Hello Ian, My name is Michael and for a long time I have wanted to be a filmmaker/film … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (Abridged Version) Part 1
Please Buy the Original Film!!! The Cutting Edge - The Magic of Movie Editing (2004) - Abridged Version "Editing is what makes film a film." The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing is a 2004 documentary film directed by filmmaker Wendy Apple. The film is about the art of film editing. Clips are shown from many groundbreaking films with innovative editing styles. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Editing teaches the viewer how editors compile … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Decibel Festival, Vampire Weekend, Yefim Bronfman are highlights
The Week Ahead: Decibel Festival, Vampire Weekend, Yefim Bronfman are highlights Vampire Weekend, the 2010 Decibel Festival, author Jonathan Safran Foer, pianist Yefim Bronfman and the stage comedy "Wedding Belles" are among A&E highlights in Seattle this week. Read more on Seattle Times … [Read more...]
Q&A: Filmmaking?
by radicaleye Question by CodyG: Filmmaking? I am a very small filmmaker. I used to film with my brother. Now I have no resources. No actors, props, sets, editing, writers, anything. I need help to get on my feet. Can anyone give me tips on becoming a better filmmaker? There's practically noone at my school who is into this. I all ready have some shows up on Youtube but, I get little to no views on them. How do I get more views? I've tried … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know about a Short Film
by vancouverfilmschool Everything You Need to Know about a Short Film A short film is popular among independent movie makers. It is made with cheaper cost and gives more room to express freely. However, there are some movie makers who only consider it as a step stone to a film with long story.A short film, in the truth, is not a reduction of long films or is not only a plane of training. This film has its own characteristics that … [Read more...]
Script Writing & Filmmaking : Tips on Documentary Filmmaking
To make a documentary film, research the subject thoroughly, shoot a lot of material and interviews, and craft the film in a way that creates a narrative for the audience. Present documentary film footage in an honest way with integrity using advice from a writer, director and editor in this free video on filmmaking. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and … [Read more...]
Lastest Bay Film Studios News
Patch Bay at Jakarta Film School Image by hellochris Director Nan Achnas gave me an ad hoc tour of Institut Kensenian Jakarta, which hosts Indonesia's sole film school. This is a patch bay in one of the studios. Oakland museum strives to be 'destination' Second Friday events are part of the attraction's bid for relevancy. Read more on Contra Costa Times WHATS HAPPENING FOR SEPT. 17 Send events of community interest in South Mississippi to … [Read more...]
Q&A: What is the deadline for enrolling in K12 Independent Home School?
by bragadocchio Question by airbender: What is the deadline for enrolling in K12 Independent Home School? I'm talking about the private (independent) online homeschool, not a public virtual academy. Are there certain periods each year? Like seasonally? I'm not planning on starting this year, but sometime in the winter 2010. Thanks. Hey just me, can you tell me why you don't like K12? I would be interested to hear your opinion. Best … [Read more...]
Free Online Documentaries – Excellent Learning Tool
by Julius - Laid Back Free Online Documentaries - Excellent Learning Tool Watching documentaries can be a great learning tool. The problem is that many of us are spending less and less time watching TV these days...the internet is becoming the primary media source globally. Take me for example. I have three kids and they were always pestering me to subscribe to cable TV. I considered it, but realised that this would … [Read more...]
Filipino Pictures Filmmaking Workshop Screening Trailer
Sixteen aspiring and promising filmmakers joined the First Filipino Pictures summer filmmaking workshop last April 2008. They will showcase their final works on May 31, 2008 at Indiesine, Robinson's Galleria Cinema 8. The program starts at 6pm which will include the awarding of certificates and some entertaining numbers. ADMISSION IS FREE and everyone is invited. Hope to see you there!!! brought to you by FrancisM Clothing Co. First Call Grip … [Read more...]