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Interactive Storytelling: Pairing Documentary Filmmakers With Technologists
May 28, 2014 | Film

Interactive Storytelling: Pairing Documentary Filmmakers With Technologists

Author: Caron Allen, Chair, Documentary Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles One of the most exciting developments in the non-fiction world is interactive storytelling, pairing documentary filmmakers with technologists…

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Q&A With Jon Whittaker, Chair, Short-Term Programs, New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Jon Whittaker, Chair, Short-Term Programs, New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful filmmaker? JW: Honestly, when you are starting out and are fulfilling an entry-level position, one of the most…

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How To Break Into The Game Industry In Three Basic Steps
May 28, 2014 | Film

How To Break Into The Game Industry In Three Basic Steps

Author: Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Department, New York Film Academy First, the good news: the game industry continues to grow as more and more people turn to interactive entertainment…

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Q&A With Salvatore Interlandi, Chair, Cinematography Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Salvatore Interlandi, Chair, Cinematography Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful cinematographer? SI: The first lesson is to understand the language of cinema and how images work together (to…

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The Top Five Essential (and Free) Resources For Acting Students
May 28, 2014 | Film

The Top Five Essential (and Free) Resources For Acting Students

The film industry is famously cut-throat. Regardless of whether you’re a New York Film Academy acting school graduate with years of study behind you or just hoping to pick up…

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Q&A With Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: How do I get the most out of the Dance program at NYFA? MP: While you are a student in the Dance program at New York Film Academy, make…

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Getting Your Game Noticed: What Smart Game Developers Do
May 28, 2014 | Film

Getting Your Game Noticed: What Smart Game Developers Do

Author: Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Department, New York Film Academy There are literally hundreds of thousands of great games available via digital download to gamers today. They are available…

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How To Edit An Interview For A Documentary
May 28, 2014 | Film

How To Edit An Interview For A Documentary

Author: Andrea Fumagalli, Documentary Alumnus, New York Film Academy [su_note]Learn more about the Documentary Filmmaking School at the New York Film Academy.[/su_note] Editing an interview is not always easy, but…

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Soft Lighting: How To Build A Covered Wagon
May 28, 2014 | Film

Soft Lighting: How To Build A Covered Wagon

Author: Salvatore Interlandi, Interim Chair, Cinematography Department, New York Film Academy A covered wagon is a homemade soft light that is basically light sockets mounted to a strip of wood…

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