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By Johnny Papan https://youtu.be/YLsAP8jMIr0Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Bring 3D Animation to Life (InFocus Film School) (https://youtu.be/YLsAP8jMIr0) The word animation derives from the Latin word aminare which means “to give life to.” This is exactly what animation is about, giving life to something that once did not have life. […]
Who doesn’t love animals in film? Whether to delight or to scare, animals have played some of the most iconic roles. Where would we be without Lassie or Airbud? Or the nameless horde in Birds? So let’s say your script includes animals. You can’t expect them to act like your human actors and […]
by Petar Petrov When people think of successful women in the film industry, the first image that comes to mind is probably something along the lines of a talented actress which is like a robust tool in the hands of a master director. And even though that’s a vocation many would kill for, women […]
By Johnny Papan The Academy Awards were created to recognize excellence in the hard-working world of cinema. Embarking on its record 90th ceremony this year, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California will be hosting the movie industry’s brightest stars as they walk the red carpet in hopes of capturing that illustrious golden Oscar-statue. The […]
by Julia Courtenay Child actors deliver some of the most riveting and moving performances on screen, as we’ve seen from Harry Potter to Matilda. Currently, the young cast of Stranger Things has charmed millions of viewers with their performances on the hit show. But movie sets are difficult, complex work environments even for adults. Because children […]
by Julia Courtenay Foley—the addition of sound effects in post-production—is probably one of the most under-appreciated arts in film production. The sound effects designed by Foley Artists are often as mundane as footsteps, keyboards, kettles etc. but they can stretch to the gory sounds of tearing flesh and crunching bones, to the sound […]
By Julia Courtenay Part of the job of the Assistant Directors is setting Background (the non-speaking performers who create the atmosphere, a.k.a. “extras”). Background is as essential to the scene as any other element. A badly set background can be distracting and suck the life out of the scene. Done well, the Background enriches […]
By Christopher McKittrick Budget is always an issue for film students, so finding ways to stretch your limited funds on your student films is just as important of a skill as basic camera techniques. It’s not just about finding money to spend—it’s also about spending the money you do have wisely. One way […]
by Henry Kulick Film adaptations aren’t easy, but they do accelerate a major step in the creative process—crafting a completely unique story. With a written work to rely on, the outlines of the screenplay already exist, but only with some much-needed tweaking can it become ready for film. Sometimes this means something as […]
by Renee Sutton Dearly beloved, in the years following film school, you’ll likely pick up a side hustle or two. Taking on work as a wedding videographer is often viewed as a sweet summer gig, with the potential to make a good living at someone else’s party. On the other hand, the idea […]
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