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Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA
May 27, 2014 | Film

Review Of New York Film Academy's Animation BFA

Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Q. What will I learn in the Animation BFA program? A. The full program will take you through…

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Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy
May 27, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Nick Yellen, Producing Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What are some lessons to learn in order to become a successful producer? NY: Realizing that this isn’t a 9 to 5 job: it is not a hobby, but…

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How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film
May 23, 2014 | Film

How To Use Different Methods To Storyboard Your Film

New York Film Academy instructor and filmmaker Abraham Heisler provides an in-depth look into creating the visual feel of his short film “The Typist.” In the following video, he emphasizes…

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Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy
May 22, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Chris Swain, Chair, Game Design Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful game designer? CS: Games are playable systems. Successful game designers understand how to prototype, playtest, iterate, and collaborate…

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Instagram Collaborations: Artist Breathes New Life Into Digital Photography
May 22, 2014 | Film

Instagram Collaborations: Artist Breathes New Life Into Digital Photography

Since its release in 2010, Instagram has become a hugely popular social network for photo-sharing and socializing. It’s also been something of a black hole for photography; for every well-composed,…

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How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email
May 22, 2014 | Film

How To Submit To An Audition Notice Via Email

Author: Glynis Rigsby, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy From personal experience, professional casting notices are well thought out and built specifically to streamline the process for those filtering…

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Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles
May 21, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Dept., New York Film Academy Los Angeles

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful actor? LG: There are many actors who pursue this career professionally. Being a Personal Manager for over 30…

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Changing with the Times: The Evolution of Wolfenstein
May 19, 2014 | Film

Changing with the Times: The Evolution of Wolfenstein

Tomorrow sees the release of Wolfenstein the New Order, the latest iteration of the legendary Wolfenstein franchise. While many gamers of a certain age will fondly remember the fast-paced kill-or-be-killed…

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History Smackdown: The Evolution of Film Criticism
May 14, 2014 | Film

History Smackdown: The Evolution of Film Criticism

Criticism is an ancient and revered art form. Pretty much since stories were first written, other people were writing down their opinions about those stories. This criticism has always helped…

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