Music License – find music for your film
It's no secret that music is a huge inspiration to me. It can take your film to another level, bringing authenticity to your project. One great way to help establish "a voice" fo...
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Loving Vincent – Trailer 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47h6pQ6StCk
Two years ago, a group of artists started a Kickstarter to make an animated movie about Vincent Van Gogh’s life, using artists to han...
Capturing Light – Episode 26 – Lighting Lesson 1
In this lesson, we will cover:
What future lessons will look like.
Lighting Terminology
Soft Light
Let’s start with Lighting Terminology
Key light - the dominant lig...
Musicbed App: Inspiration on the Go
https://vimeo.com/128374427
As most of you know, music is a huge part of what keeps me inspired. I've used The Music Bed on many of my films. I love this spot they've created....
Capturing Light – Episode 25 with Brent McCorkle
In this episode, We talk about:
Being a Jack of All Trades in the film industry.
The hierarchy of the film industry in regards to being a PA.
Using music composition to ...
What is a DIT?
(Image: DIT Workstation via Dit World)
Wikipedia defines a digital imaging technician (DIT) as one who "works in collaboration with a cinematographer on work flow,...
Capturing Light – Episode 24 with Sara McDermott Jain
In this episode, We talk about:
What to consider when starting screen writing.
Explaining themes in films. What's the bigger message?
Talking a little bit about characte...
Free online event for filmmakers… CineSummit (CS5)
Aviv Vana is the founder of CineSummit, a filmmaking event and website that focuses on connecting our community with some of the most accomplished artists working in the industry. ...
Capturing Light – Episode 23 with Gregg Easterbrook
In this episode, We talk about:
How be limited can help spark your creativity.
Trading cash for creative control when you can.
The Featured Director of Photography: Greg...
Capturing Light 101 – Cinematography Fundamentals
So I've been pretty busy the last few months. Between juggling the blog, keeping up with the podcast, and finishing the feature film I've created a course that teaches cinematogr...