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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June 1, 2014 | Film
May 30, 2014 | Film
Best Film Locations In NYC
For many film fans and aspiring filmmakers, their first exposure to the varied and historic streets and sights of New York City is on screen in the many movies and…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Q&A With Adam Moore & Adam Finer On Screenwriting Careers
Recently we sat down with Adam Moore, Associate Chair of Screenwriting, and Adam Finer, Chair of Industry Outreach & Professional Development, both based at the New York Film Academy’s Burbank…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Oh No! Not Another Article About Audition Monologues
Author: Denis McCourt, MFA Associate Chair, Performing Arts Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Having auditioned thousands of Actors and heard thousands of monologues over the years, here are…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy
Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful photographer? BD: Photography is a highly technical medium, but every aspect of your technique has to become second…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
HDRI: Getting The Effect Of Live Action Lighting In Animation
Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles One of the most challenging effects to recreate in animation is live action lighting. This has most commonly been…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
How To Make A Film That Sucks
Author: Michael Sandoval, Co-Chair, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Let’s say you’re between the ages of 16 and 30 and you’ve never made a film. Some rich guy comes…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
13 Tips On Surviving In The Acting Industry
Author: Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles There are literally thousands of actors in Hollywood trying to “make it.” According to union statistics, approximately 80%…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Self-Distribution In Today’s Marketplace
Author: Neal Weisman, Co-Chair, Producing Department, New York Film Academy The world of film distribution has literally blown up in the last few years. The traditional distribution system, that was…
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