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Arnold Rendering the Ultimate Guide
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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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Video Camera | How to Use Camera Lenses in Film - InFocus Film School
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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? InFocus Film School
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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 Use Lenses in Film
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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 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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Assistant Director on a film set
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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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How To Film A Sex Scene: The Ins and Outs of Intimacy

Sex, drugs, murder, profanity. You'll see these elements play a part in films, sometimes all within a few moments. Aside from making points of reference for a drinking game, there are legitimate reasons that filmmakers are attracted to…
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February 5, 2020
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Introduction Script Supervisor Script Supervising
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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

  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

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 Make an Amazing Demo Reel
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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 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

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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How to Make Better Video Content With These 7 Simple Steps

Written by Breanne Pitt   Anyone can make a video. The 21st century smartphone provides nearly everyone with access to high quality video cameras in their pocket. The difference between amateur and artist, however, is the successful…
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November 21, 2019
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How Do You Sell Your Film?
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How Do You Market A Film? A Guide for Each Stage Of Production

How Do You Market A Film? Written by Tae Haahr Marketing is the most underrated aspect of the filmmaking process. It comes from a combination of wanting to get the film right, having a ton of things to consider and the fact that most…
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November 20, 2019
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How to Work as an Extra In Film
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The Beginner’s Guide to Working as an Extra

By Julia Courtenay   It’s been a blockbuster year for film in Vancouver, providing a slew of opportunities for Background Performers (a.k.a Extras) to be anything from zombies, to German officers, FBI agents, bikers, baristas…
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November 15, 2019
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3 Sci Fi Films with Perfect F/X - Monsters - InFocus Film School
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3 SCI-FI INDIE FILMS WITH PERFECT F/X

1. MONSTERS (2010) Before Gareth Edwards was behind the helm of the reboot of Godzilla (2014) and the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) he directed, wrote, shot and created the visual effects for his breakout sci-fi indie film…
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November 8, 2019
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What is Auteur Theory in Filmmaking?

What is Auteur Theory in Filmmaking? by Ryan Uytdewilligen   In short, an Auteur is an artist who applies a high amount of stylistic control over their craft. In the case of Auture Filmmaking, this would be the director.   In…
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November 5, 2019
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