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WHY IS HOUDINI THE FUTURE OF 3D AND VFX?

SEE WHY HOUDINI, A STATE OF THE ART ANIMATION AND VFX PIPELINE TOOL IS CHANGING THE GAME.  Written by Rachel Kim   Explosions, earth-shattering destruction, glittering swirls of magic—these are the unavoidable spices of…
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August 11, 2020
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what happens in a t.v. writer's room
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WHAT HAPPENS IN A T.V. WRITER’S ROOM?

THIS STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE WILL TELL YOU EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW AND EXPECT WHEN BECOMING A WRITER FOR A TELEVISION SERIES! Written by Johnny Papan   Characters, storylines and the direction of a series evolves with the team…
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August 7, 2020
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5 TIPS TO BREAK INTO THE 3D ANIMATION INDUSTRY
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5 Tips to Break into the 3D Animation Industry

THE 3D ANIMATION INDUSTRY IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH. MORE CONTENT, MORE JOBS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES. ANIMATE YOUR FUTURE BY READING THIS LIST. Written by Rachel Kim From bio-diverse animals to alien robots to resurrections of people long…
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July 22, 2020
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How to use drones a beginner's guide
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HOW TO USE DRONES: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE

In this drone beginner’s guide we cover everything from choosing which drone to buy, to figuring out relevant laws and regulations. You’ll also learn about keeping your drone in good condition and traveling with your drone. Written…
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July 17, 2020
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7 Short Film Cliches (And How to Avoid Them) in 2021

USING CLICHES WILL DISRUPT THE PUBLIC'S VIEW OF YOU AS AN ORIGINAL OR UNIQUE FILMMAKER. WE LIST 7 OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED FILM CLICHES AND GIVE YOU ALTERNATIVES TO AVOID USING THEM YOURSELF. Written by Johnny Papan   Short…
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June 24, 2020
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How to become a graphic and digital designer
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HOW TO BECOME A GRAPHIC AND DIGITAL DESIGNER

Want to become a graphic and digital designer? Here are some tips to help you get started!  By Rachel Kim  Graphic and digital design built the world we live in today. From the movie posters and advertising you see on the streets,…
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May 19, 2020
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the ultimate guide to arnold rendering
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The Ultimate Guide to Arnold Rendering

FOLLOW OUR IN-DEPTH ARNOLD RENDERING TUTORIAL STEP BY STEP. Written by Miguel Rodriguez   3D animation has evolved the landscape of visual media forever. It gives us the opportunity to experience landscapes, structures and…
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May 13, 2020
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HOW TO USE CAMERA LENSES IN FILM
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How to Use Camera Lenses in Film

AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE ARTISTIC APPROACH TO USING CAMERA LENSES AS A FILMMAKER. By Piper Courtenay  https://youtu.be/GWuC_zIpNjo If cinematography is the art of storytelling in film, then lenses are the tools. Lenses can affect…
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May 12, 2020
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WHAT IS A CREATIVE PRODUCER?
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What is a Creative Producer?

“The creative producer is inherently a filmmaker who also wants to write and direct,” Paulsson says. “They wear many hats but truly have an interest in telling and finding great stories through the language of film.” By Ryan Uytdewilligen   For…
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May 7, 2020
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How to Light Windows: The Indie Filmmaker's Guide
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How to Light Windows: The Indie Filmmaker’s Guide

UNDERSTANDING HOW TO LIGHT WINDOWS IS AN IMPORTANT SKILL FOR EVERY FILMMAKER. READ OUR COMPREHENSIVE INDIE-FILMMAKER'S GUIDE FOR WINDOW-LIGHTING TIPS THAT CAN BRIGHTEN UP YOUR GAME. Written by Devan Scott   It’s the first…
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April 28, 2020
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Infocus film school's film festival survival guide
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InFocus Film Festival Survival Guide

  Getting into a film festival is both the most beautiful and most intimidating experience for a filmmaker. Even the simple act of submitting is enough to strike one with anxiety, wondering if their work will be "accepted" in both…
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February 20, 2020
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what is an assistant director?
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What is an Assistant Director in Film?

By Johnny Papan   If films were the human body, you could deliberate that producers are the brains, writers and directors are the heart, cinematographers are the eyes, sound designers are the ears, and production designers are…
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February 15, 2020
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script supervisors
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Script Supervisors: The Eyes & Ears of Continuity

By Johnny Papan   Continuity is a vast valley that requires precise attention to detail and spawns through many departments. To save time and money, films are shot out of sequence. It is up to the script supervisor to make sure…
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February 3, 2020
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Vancouver's best coffee shops for writers
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Vancouver’s Best Coffee Shops for Writers

  Coffee shops are a hot spot for writers. There is just something about the environment, the atmosphere and the smell that get the creative juices flowing. Ample seating, plentiful outlets, and an exceptional hot brew are all key…
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January 21, 2020
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how to make your short film go viral
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How to Make Your Short Film Go Viral

Written by Breanne Pitt There is no way to guarantee a video will go viral. You may spend hours on end editing, filming, and researching every blog or article about creating viral videos to no avail. Even though we can’t break the YouTube…
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January 14, 2020
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HOW TO CREATE AN AMAZING DEMO REEL

  If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a demo reel is worth a million. An expertly crafted demo reel can quite literally kickstart your career if your resume is less than prolific. On the flip side, all it takes is a few…
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January 6, 2020
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Why should filmmakers shoot commericals?
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Why Should Filmmakers Shoot Commercials?

By Christopher McKittrick   Like nearly all film school students, you probably dream of helming a multi-million dollar Hollywood blockbuster… except at the moment you’re finding it difficult to come up with those millions to spend…
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December 8, 2019
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How to write conflict
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HOW TO WRITE CONFLICT

Written by Mark Shelling Why don't we ever care much about the characters in disaster movies? By any estimation, they're dealing with a conflict that has the absolute highest stakes. Because these characters aren't always well defined,…
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December 3, 2019
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