filmmaking.net Blog Archive
REDucation X – Learn to Shoot RED, the 'Deep-End' Way
By Benjamin Craig, posted 6 June 2012
Kicking off in October 2012, REDucation X is a training initiative from the makers of the RED camera, one of the trailblazers in the digital cinematography scene. REDucation X is a 16 week training program for filmmakers who want to have the opportunity to take their RED experience to another level and get some industry exposure at the same time.
TUTORIAL - Quick Car Crash in After Effects
By Ruan Lotter, posted 6 June 2012
Ruan Lotter runs a YouTube channel called Tunnelviziontv which contains a number of interesting tutorials, product tests, and other stuff of interest to indie filmmakers. Here's a great tutorial on faking a car crash in After Effects:
So You Want To Break into Comedy Writing?
By Frank Pasquine, posted 29 May 2012
Looking around the landscape of professional comedy writers, one will find that a major breeding ground is The Harvard Lampoon. Writers like Conan O'Brien and B.J. Novak got their start from the prestigious university paper, and the hooks up coming out of their tight circle are extraordinary. But, before you get discouraged, know there are many other avenues to success.
SeeFlik Offers Biannual Filmmaking Competition... With Cash Prizes!
By Benjamin Craig, posted 4 May 2012
In recent times there certainly hasn't been any shortage of filmmaking competitions with cash prizes. However this has largely been driven by marketing agencies and their big brand clients, who realised a while back that there's a huge talent pool out there hungry for exposure. And the fact that it comes dirty cheap... well that's a bonus really.
The Shaky Cam Trend
By Zack Mandell, posted 20 April 2012
There is probably no more reviled filming technique than the "shaky cam", or the vomit cam as it is derisively referred to by those that it sends running from the movie theaters with hands pressed over mouth. The fact is that shaky cam is a valid filming technique, but one that should be used in moderation. This article discusses the history of the shaky cam technique, and examples of its use and misuse.
Greeting Cards for Movie People
By Benjamin Craig, posted 17 April 2012
For when a regular greeting card just isn't right, Joan Philo has created a range of cards with filmmaking themes to allow you to congratulate everyone on your team.
How Long Should Your Short Be?
By Benjamin Craig, posted 14 March 2012
How long should your short be? An interesting question. Obviously this is determined to a large degree by the story you are trying to tell, and the way in which you want to tell it. But if you are hoping to also have your film reach the widest possible audience, the length of your film should also be set with the restrictions and realities of the potential outlets in mind.