Question by Liam N: where is the best place to do a post graduate degree in tv and film production? directing and production? i'm doing my ba hons degree in television production and am looking at potential courses to do for post grad, as well as places. like in england, but would like to go to california. Best answer: Answer by joedupontelHi Liam, I don't know about schools in England, but maybe I can help you with American schools. First … [Read more...]
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by Ken Lund Question by Ted Rivenwilo: I met a girl at a party who... (need help ladies)? ...strangely enough, I went to kindergarten with more than twelve years ago. I'm 21, I was at this social event for independent actors, writers, and producers for the motion picture industry where I was introduced to a woman who I happened to have gone to kindergarten with and haven't seen since. I recognized her immediately because she was a child actor … [Read more...]
How Gaming Has Changed: Machinima Filmmaking Today
by th.omas How Gaming Has Changed: Machinima Filmmaking Today The term machinima originates from the mix of three words. Nevertheless this was not right initially. Originally, the term was made from the combination of machine and theatre, but modified to include the term animation after a typo.More specifically, machinima comes from the first five letters within machine. In addition, this includes the second and third letters … [Read more...]
The Filmbay 2010 Selection for CH Robinson Worldwide Video Awards, part 2
Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in the state of Utah, in the United States. Earlier Filmbay was not partnered with the festival, but now assists in knowledge building support. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the US Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah, as well as the Sundance Resort, the festival is the premier showcase for new work from American and international … [Read more...]
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