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DIY Filmmaking: Building Your Film Kit

Let’s say you’ve just graduated film school. You’ve managed to convince investors (AKA your parents) to give you $5000 to start your career. What equipment should you buy for your film kit? Camera There is really no right answer in this…
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July 29, 2015
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4 Cheap Rigs for the DIY Filmmaker

Filmmaking can be expensive. So how does a filmmaker straight out of school afford all the fancy gear that they’ve been taught to use? One option for handy filmmakers is to make it themselves. There are plenty of DIY projects out there on…
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July 16, 2015
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6 Tips For Succeeding as an Assistant Director

While the director may be the big fish on set, to be an assistant director you need to be a shark. A film set models its hierarchy after the military, and as the highest “below the line” role, the 1st AD is like the commander. Starting…
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July 9, 2015
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Ten Tips for Green Screen

Compositing techniques have been around since the beginning of the film era. Starting in 1898 with Georges Méliès’ matte photography, image compositing processes were a technically challenging aspect of filmmaking for nearly a century.…
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May 13, 2015
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Vancouver A Hotspot For Fantasy and Sci-Fi Film

  Super, Natural British Columbia. As a filming destination, we could easily lose the comma in our provincial slogan. As the unofficial ‘Hollywood North’, Vancouver draws in a huge number of sci-fi and fantasy productions, and…
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Shooting in Vancouver: A Cinematographer’s Guide

Vancouver is a premier location for shooting film and TV. But what artistic edge does it have over other major cities? Here are 5 factors that differentiate shooting in Vancouver. 1. Vancouver's higher latitude means extended daytime shooting…
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In Focus Alumni Win Storyhive

A huge thanks to everyone who supported Pull Focus Alumni on Storyhive! We're excited to announce that TWO projects by our alumni have won $10,000 grants . Quite a feat, considering there were over 100 projects in the running. The teams…
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December 10, 2014
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Creating Your Digital Strategy: Key Points

It’s no secret that the digital age has radically transformed the film and television industry. With box office sales declining, and people cutting their cable in favour of online streaming, producers are scrambling for ways to monetize their…
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A Look At The World Of 4K Recording

Since introducing the GH4, Panasonic has become the newest competitor in the Ultra HD scene. With AV enthusiasts increasingly turning towards 4K, we’re taking a look at some of the current players in 4K recording. Red Epic Dragon RED…
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August 12, 2014
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Cinema Verité and Authenticity

Imagine you are out for dinner with two of your close friends. The conversation is candid, and flows from one topic to the next. One of your friends pulls out their phone, and begins recording the conversation. Does the dynamic change? Do…
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Why Go To Film School: Beyond the Basics

There is a lot to consider when deciding to go to film school. Because it is a creative art, some may even argue that filmmaking can’t be taught in a classroom, and is better learned on your own. As an independent film school we’re all for…
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Indie Filmmaking 101: Casting Without A Casting Director

One of the most daunting aspects of indie filmmaking is casting. You might have a great script and crew – but your cast will make or break your film. A casting director acts as a bridge between actor and director, and their expertise…
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Lights, Camera, Action: Odd Jobs On Set

There is a dedicated team of on set film crew members behind every moment of movie magic. From lights, to sound, to art direction, each department is essential in its own way. But what role do production assistants and others in entry level…
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Making a Film: From Concept to Completion

Every great film begins with an idea – but the work really begins when you start turning that idea into a film, as Documentary Diploma alumni Javier Ojer discovered. A collaborative project between Javier, classmate Mik Turje, and the Pull…
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August 14, 2013
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Crowdfunding Tips for Independent Filmmakers

  Funding independent films is never easy. The difficulties receiving grants and finding other sources of funding is a full­-time job beyond the time it takes to actually work on the film itself!   Salam Films is a Vancouver-­based…
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