Flipbook Animation: Techniques & Mind-Blowing Examples
The motion picture industry came into being in the 1890s, and the technology of making movies has changed dramatically since then. In the late 1920s, movies began to have sound,…
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June 5, 2014 | Film
June 5, 2014 | Film
How To Get Started In Aerial Drone Cinematography
Cinematography is the photography of moving pictures, and one of the most revolutionary changes in the technology of cinematography is the move from analog to digital film. In turn, one…
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June 5, 2014 | Film
Print vs Broadcast Journalism: Understanding The Differences
Journalism began as a print media and remained as such until the invention of radio and television in the 20th century. Journalism that provides information over radio, television – and…
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June 5, 2014 | Film
Instantly Become More Photogenic: Try Squinching
Let’s try an experiment. Hop on Facebook and look at your friends’ photos. Open up your family album and look at the eyes. Do you ever get the sense that…
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June 3, 2014 | Film
Duet Acting: An Inexpensive Way To Hone Your Acting Skills
An effective technique for actors to sharpen their acting skills is duet acting. In duet acting, two actors pair off and act out a short script. Although duet acting is…
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June 3, 2014 | Film
Read Your Way To Success: The Best Screenwriting Blogs
In an industry based on the ability to write consistently and well, it should come as no surprise that there are countless blogs available online for aspiring screenwriters of all…
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June 1, 2014 | Film
How To Write A Video Game Script: Take A Cue From Literature
While not all games employ a narrative structure to provide their plot, for a lot of gamers, story is vital for getting your teeth into a good game. A good…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Storyboarding For Animation: Q&A With NYFA Instructor Tim Fielder
Q: Do I need to do Storyboards for my animation? TF: While storyboards are not an absolute requirement to tell good stories, they provide an essential blueprint of how a…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Q&A With Andrea Swift, Chair, Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy
Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful documentary filmmaker? AS: Story. Story. Story. Tell a good story well—and cinematically—and the film world is your oyster….
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