CLASSROOM: How to Use Lighting to Make Actors Look Older or Younger
A few simple light tricks can soften an actor's face, or make it appear craggy and harsh, changing their entire appearance....
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CLASSROOM: Solstice Studios Boss Mark Gill on How to Survive (and Thrive) in the Indie Market
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter's Tatiana Siegel at the Winston Baker film financing summit in Cannes on Friday, Gill said the “boom...
CLASSROOM: 12 Character Archetypes to Ignite Your Script’s Storytelling
Writer and producer, Jason Hellerman writes: Creating complex characters out of nothing can be hard, but using character archetypes to guide...
CLASSROOM: 10 Types of Shots and Angles Every Filmmaker Should Know
Here are the 10 types of shots every filmmaker should be using — and how these shots can help you tell...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Cameras and Lenses Used to Shoot 54 Films Featuring in Cannes
The world’s best cinematographers talk about how they created the look of the highly anticipated features about to premiere at Cannes....
CLASSROOM: 13 Film Lighting Techniques Every Filmmaker Should Know
Writer and producer Jason Hellerman writes: Film lighting techniques make your commercial, movie, or TV show look cinematic. It will help...
CLASSROOM: How to Choose a Style For Your Film
Decide on your project's tone Start with your script and decide on what atmosphere would best suit the story you want...
CLASSROOM: 3 Ways to Stabilise Handheld Shots Without A Gimbal
Shoot High-Res If you shoot 4K (or higher), you'll have a lot more data to offer your stabilization tools once you...
CLASSROOM: 6 Filmmaking Tips From John Singleton
Best known for his feature debut Boyz n the Hood, filmmaker John Singleton became the youngest Academy Award nominee for Best Director at the...
CLASSROOM: Sound Design is the Cheapest Way to Raise Production Value
Midge Costin's Tribeca doc 'Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound' is a masterclass in sound design. If you've ever watched...
CLASSROOM: Types of Film Lights (and How to Use Them)
Writer and producer Jason Hellerman writes: Your film lighting matters in every shot. It can help you set the tone, look...
CLASSROOM: Why Story and Character Matter in Action Sequences
Sometimes, there's nothing better than an impressive action scene. But to direct action sequences of your own, you'll need to understand...