BeScene just launched its all-new app that delivers a new way for filmmakers to stay connected and grow their networks. It’s no secret that the power of your network and connections is one of the biggest factors in taking your film career to the next level. Fortunately, BeScene serves as an ideal solution by bringing […]
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Can you EVER have enough time? Sort of like saying, “Have you ever put out enough fires?” Whether you’re on set or navigating pre-production, development, or post it seems that your destiny in life is to be busy. As a filmmaker, there is always something to DO. So how can you improve the effectiveness of […]
Film School comes in all shapes and sizes, some as institutional titans and others in the form of collegiate electives, collectives, film mentorships, and online film education programs. We all know that moment — the one when we realized we wanted to be a filmmaker! The next step isn’t so easy. Sure, it should involve […]
The journey of launching a successful startup is neither easy nor simple. But with the right direction, the payoff can be absolutely groundbreaking. If only there was a resource out there that could help you start your startup business and scale it for long-term success. Oh, wait, there is! Together with his brother Peter, Michael […]
Photographers quotes not only nourish our souls but inspire us to dig deep within the catacombs of our imaginations to spark that creative seed that is unique to each of us. Still photography is every bit as important to the filmmaking process as floor plans and lighting schematics. Cinematographers turn to the work of photographers […]
With terms like “chiaroscuro” and “variac,” it seems like filmmakers almost speak another language. Now filmmaking terms are more than a little daunting at first but it’s a good idea to take the time to learn them to better understand the film industry. The last thing you want is to stare blankly when someone asks […]
The days of endlessly searching for reliable educational filmmaking videos are over with the Filmmakers Academy app! Let’s face it, the internet is oversaturated with content — and most of it is from independent sources outside the film industry. This isn’t really optimal for filmmakers who hope to make a career in a fast-paced environment. […]
Barbie is a film about the doll who inspired generations of children to follow their dreams. Created by Ruth Handler for her daughter Barbara, Barbie hit the shelves in 1959 and was the first contemporary doll for girls not modeled on a baby. Pretty groundbreaking, right? Before the advent of Barbie, a little girl’s connection […]
Oppenheimer is the story of the man behind the atomic bomb. Based on the Pulitzer-Prize-winning book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan’s newest film examines the gifted theoretical physicist, played by Cillian Murphy, as he wrestles with the consequences and moral implications of bestowing a world-ending power unto humanity. […]
Two of cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC’s favorite lenses are the Leitz / Leica Summicron C spherical lenses and Caldwell Chameleon anamorphic lenses. Below we highlight the scenarios Shane uses for each lens choice. So, if you’re digging through search engines to quickly find when is the best time to use a specific focal length, you’ve […]