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Complete List of Oscar Nominees 2023

It’s the most spectacular time of the movie-making year! The 2023 Oscar season has begun and the nominees are fresh off the presses. As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 95th Academy Awards this March, the industry buzz fills publications and social media platforms […]

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January 25, 2023/by Filmmakers Academy
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Recent Blog Posts, The Look Of

The Look of Avatar: The Way Of Water

After 13 years of nail-chomping anticipation, James Cameron’s Avatar sequel finally premiered with an epic splash! Just like the original film, it transports audiences to a world of breathtaking beauty and wonder. Avatar: The Way of Water picks up 15 years after the events of the first film on the moon, Pandora.  Now, we follow […]

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January 9, 2023/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Recent Blog Posts

Best Handheld Cinematography Tip with Shane Hurlbut, ASC

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November 28, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Recent Blog Posts

Top 10 Tools in Shane Hurlbut’s Cinematography Travel Kit

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November 23, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Finding the Frame, Recent Videos

Finding the Frame: Smile with Charlie Sarroff and David Cole

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November 4, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Lighting, Recent Videos

Horror Cinematography: Lighting Closeups

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November 4, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Production, Recent Blog Posts

Top 5 Film Budgeting Software of 2022

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November 2, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Finding the Frame, Recent Videos

Finding the Frame with Natalie Kingston

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October 26, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Film Theory, Recent Blog Posts

Top 10 Horror Films Filmmakers Should Study

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October 24, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Pre Production, Recent Videos

UNLOCKED: How To Program the Iris: Preston FIZ

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October 18, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Announcements, Recent Blog Posts

Live Online Commercial Directing Masterclass

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October 18, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Sponsored

British Cinematographer VOD Filmmaking Platform: BCinePlayer

With all the filmmaking knowledge available online, you might think you can uncover the best free filmmaking resources via your favorite search engine. However, search engines yield an over-saturation of content from mostly unreliable sources. Luckily for budding filmmakers everywhere, there’s a better way to learn filmmaking for free! In fact, British Cinematographer provides some […]

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October 5, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Lighting, Popular Videos

Cinematography Tip: How To Shape Large Light Sources

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October 2, 2022/by Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Announcements, Recent Blog Posts

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. […]

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September 28, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Pre Production, Recent Videos

UNLOCKED: Inside Shane Hurlbut ASC’s Production Office Toolkit

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September 27, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Pre Production, Recent Videos

How to Build Your Cinema Camera like a Professional Camera Assistant

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September 20, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Cinematography, Recent Videos

Cinematography: Storytelling with Light and Shadows

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September 16, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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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 […]

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September 7, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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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 […]

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September 1, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Pre Production, Production, Recent Blog Posts

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 […]

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August 29, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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Lighting

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 […]

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August 19, 2022/by Filmmakers Academy
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  • Finding The Frame podcast interview with Deborah L. ScottFinding the Frame: Deborah L. ScottJanuary 25, 2023 - 4:41 AM
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