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Filmmakers Academy vs MasterClass Review: Which is Best for Filmmakers?

More filmmakers than ever before are turning to online resources to learn from the masters. But what platform delivers the most comprehensive experience with real-world techniques and knowledge? Both platforms include instructors that are leaders in the film industry. MasterClass, for example, furnishes celebrity creatives who explore theory and why they do what they do. […]

September 28, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Pre Production

How to Build Your Cinema Camera like a Professional Camera Assistant

September 20, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

HEALTHY HABITS FOR THE POST-PRODUCTION EDIT BAY

I sat down with Filmmakers Academy mentor Joaquin Elizondo for episode 35 of his Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast. Post-production is full of its own unique challenges separate from production. But let’s face it, sometimes they get overshadowed compared to some of the harrowing stories we hear from life on set. Together, Joaquin and I take […]

September 19, 2022/by Lydia Hurlbut

Cinematography, Finding the Frame

“One Piece” Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker

Emmy-nominated cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and has worked in the industry for decades. Filmmakers Academy sat down with Nicole while in the middle of filming the live-action Netflix adaptation of One Piece, an extraordinarily popular manga, and anime series. Keep reading to learn more about […]

September 7, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Announcements, Cinematography, Film Theory

Top 5 Filmmakers Academy Courses & Lessons

Whether you’re trying to learn filmmaking free from a classroom or want to build upon what you’ve learned in film school, Filmmakers Academy is your best bet for real-life knowledge from industry experts. We give you the kind of practical education that you just won’t find from other online filmmaking courses. Filmmakers Academy is also […]

September 1, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Pre Production, Production

Rules for Success From a Movie Producer

In Part 2, Filmmakers Academy producing mentor Jamee Ranta explores the finer details of communication and provides some tips and solutions for when challenges arise. You’re going to learn: The three parts of conflict resolution How to effectively set boundaries Considerations when hiring creatives CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Realistically, you can prepare for the production as […]

August 29, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Announcements, Off Topic

What Makes Filmmakers Academy So Powerful?

There are more ways to learn the art of filmmaking at this moment than ever before. While film school is still one of the best ways to network and learn the fundamentals, nothing beats on-the-job experience. Filmmakers Academy bridges the gap between the fundamentals and real-world experience. In fact, the Filmmakers Academy app is like […]

August 23, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Filmmaking Lighting Guide: Dedolight and Lekolite

The Dedolight kit is one of those tools you’ll find on every electric truck, especially when it comes to interior shoot days. These lights are the king of accent lighting and help make your image pop. In this lesson, Shane Hurlbut, ASC, and gaffer Eric Forand take you through the dedolight and where you’ll get […]

August 19, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Sponsored

Ava Berkofsky ASC and Insecure Celebrate Dark Skin Tones

As Insecure comes to a close following five celebrated seasons, the coming-of-age series helmed by Issa Rae will certainly sparkle among the stars of other iconic HBO shows. Cinematographer Ava Berkofsky, ASC played a crucial role in devising the look of Insecure, joining the seminal series in its second season. Berkofsky, who prefers the pronouns […]

August 17, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Filmmaking Tip: Director Inspiration

In this Filmmakers Academy Tip of the Day, Filmmakers Academy mentor Jordan Brady shares how to find director inspiration. Find Your Director Inspiration You may be surprised by what you hear. For instance, directors can reach far outside the bounds past filmmaking inspiration. Directors could find inspiration from paintings, photographs, architecture, designs, and anything […]

August 8, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Pre Production

Camera Assistant Lesson: How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor

We unlocked the premium lesson, How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor! Follow along as 1st AC Derek Edwards takes us through focus assist and how to set up a focus monitor. You’re going to learn: The focus monitor is the eyes of the camera How focus peaking can be a great tool for set […]

August 3, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Finding the Frame

Finding the Frame: Michael Dallatorre

Michael Dallatorre worked his way up from prepping cameras at Panavision to lensing films like Brightburn, Studio 666, and the Amazon Prime Original film Emergency. Filmmakers Academy’s Brendan Sweeney sat down with Dallatorre to discuss his career from starting out in the prep room to his approach to lensing feature films. Watch the full interview! […]

July 17, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Production, Sponsored

BLUESHAPE 2022: Powering the Film Industry

Blueshape is not only a leading battery company that powers productions across the film industry, but it also empowers filmmakers to think eco-friendly. As a V-lock and Gold Mount battery manufacturer, Blueshape creates some of our favorite products from waterproof batteries to award-winning generators. In addition to outstanding products, Blueshape also leads the industry with […]

June 24, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Film Theory, The Look Of

THE LOOK OF TOP GUN: MAVERICK

Top Gun: Maverick revolutionized aerial cinematography by placing actors and camera systems directly in the cockpit of real fighter jets. The result was authentic performances that could never be replicated with CGI. While audiences today are all too familiar with CGI in their action flicks, the over-polished feel of green screen technology is still very […]

June 21, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Finding the Frame

Finding the Frame: Matthew Chuang, ACS

Matthew Chuang, ACS visits Filmmakers Academy for the Finding the Frame interview series hosted by Brendan Sweeney. Chuang recently returned to Los Angeles after wrapping Of an Age in Melbourne, his second collaboration with writer and director Goran Stolevski. He sits down to talk about his journey as a filmmaker, shares inside details about the […]

June 8, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

British Cinematographer Features Filmmakers Academy Lessons

British Cinematographer is famous for uniting cinematographers from around the world. Now Europe’s best cinematography publication’s readers will also benefit from Filmmakers Academy lessons. This year, Filmmakers Academy joined forces with British Cinematographer to provide 24/7 educational resources to filmmakers worldwide. In fact, the biggest winners of the partnership are the readers of BC magazine […]

May 21, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Cinematography, Finding the Frame

Finding the Frame: Alice Brooks, ASC

Alice Brooks, ASC is the award-winning cinematographer behind some of the most recent musical hits like In the Heights and tick, tick… BOOM!, working alongside icons like Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Brendan Sweeney of Filmmakers Academy sat down with Alice to discuss her career and latest work on the film industry podcast, Finding […]

May 13, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Announcements, Post Production, Production

“Chewed Gum” Documentary Seeks Finishing Funds with DocLands

At its best, the value of documentary filmmaking allows filmmakers to bring an important subject to light in order to enact change for the betterment of the world. That’s what makes the documentary feature film Chewed Gum so prescient. It’s a film that follows the personal story of Alana Maiello, who confronts her own rape […]

April 29, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Filmmakers Academy App & Features

There’s much to love about Filmmakers Academy from our amazing team of mentors to our highly produced content that helps make filmmakers become better in various filmmaking subjects. But it’s our amazing Filmmakers Academy app that allows members to really get the most out of our content, community, and mobile features. Keep reading to learn […]

April 25, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Announcements, Wellness

Jessica Chastain recognizes mental health awareness in impassioned Oscars speech

“For any of you out there who do in fact feel hopeless or alone,” said Jessica Chastain in her Oscar-winning speech for the role of the titular televangelist in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, “I just want you to know that you’re unconditionally loved for the uniqueness that is you.” Jessica Chastain won the Oscar […]

April 14, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

Finding the Frame, Pre Production, Production

Interview with Producer Jamee Ranta on Halsey’s Album-Film

Singer/Songwriter Halsey released her all-new album-film If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in 2021. A potpourri of Halsey’s latest album with a medieval horror aesthetic, the film is not only genre-defying but an artistic wonder that explores and challenges the nature of femininity. The album-film was directed by Colin Tilley and shot by […]

March 14, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy

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