Filmmaking is chaos. Plans get disrupted or intel is mistaken and the way commanders handle these unexpected occurrences isn’t always the same. When the director, the director of photography (DP), and the producer all want different things, who do you take commands from?
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Comment Corner: Week of July 11th
So you want to be a better filmmaker, right? After all, you are here. You’re reading this site. You’re seeking out resources to help you learn. And you’re hungry for more.
Why You Should Get Google Plus and Unlock Its Potential for Freelance Filmmakers
For you as a filmmaker, if Google Plus is here to stay, it has the opportunity to change how you network with crew, how you produce movies with them, and even how you find work.
Do You Use ARRI Alexa Custom Lists and Buttons?
The camera assistants I know who have worked with Alexa basically worship the camera. A major part of that reason is its ability to be heavily customized for each production. If you aren’t already taking advantage of it, the Alexa’s custom list values and custom user buttons could save you plenty of time on set and you’ll fall in love too.
Useful Cinematography iPhone Apps (Part 6)
There’s no arguing with the numbers that the iPhone platform is more powerful than ever. As a resourceful filmmaker, your job is to capitalize on any tool that can help you work on set faster, better, and with more efficiency. Having a smartphone enables you to do just that.
The View from the Other Side of the Camera
If you want a true sense of the presence of a film set, you have to step in front of the camera where all the lights point on you, where the camera is pointed at you, and where everyone’s attention falls on you. For some that experience is exhilarating. For others, daunting. For me, it was a chance to have fun.
Comment Corner: Week of July 4th
The purpose of both fireworks and movies is the same: to spark a sense of inspiration and purpose. So in the great tradition of controlled explosions and artful filmmaking, here are some thoughts from you that, in whatever way, hope to help you find that inspiration.
7 Unrealistic Expectations of Film Industry Jobs
Rarely do experiences turn out how we think they will or, if they do, there’s still a small element of surprise. Starting your career in the film industry is like that too. Your expectations for life as a filmmaker are sure to be challenged and some of them will turn out to be unrealistic, like these these 7 listed below.
Anatomy of a Film Crew in Pictures
On my first set, I needed something like a crew diagram to help me navigate through the set. And now I’ve created my own. I’ve taken five photos from various sets and labeled each one for your entertainment – or education.
The Measurements You’ll Want for Visual FX Shots
As a camera assistant (AC), you don’t have to worry about how the shots are rendered, but you do have to do everything you can to help the visual effects artists get it right. And that starts by providing them with a little bit of information.