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Recommended Reading: The “360 Equation”: The One Business Model Every Filmmaker Needs To Know
Marc Schiller of BOND360 explains his company’s approach to independent distributing.
Continue reading this entry »Ten Questions for Loc Dao and Hugues Sweeney of the NFB
Executive producers from the National Film Board of Canada’s interactive division give Murmur’s Hal Seigel an in-depth look into the process behind recent projects A Journal of Insomnia and Bear 71.
Continue reading this entry »Five Top Takeaways from Tribeca Film Institute’s Interactive Day
Liz Nord provides five major takeaways from Tribeca Film Institute’s 2013 Interactive Day, providing insights for filmmakers who are exploring the digital space for storytelling.
Continue reading this entry »Five Questions with Hugues Sweeney of The National Film Board of Canada
NFB producer Hugues Sweeney tells Liz Nord about Journal of Insomnia, an installation and web documentary featured at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival’s Storyscapes exhibit in New York City this weekend.
Continue reading this entry »Standard Three-Camera Interview Setup
MediaStorm provides a comprehensive look at their three-camera setup for interviews, outlining their camera, audio, and light layouts.
Continue reading this entry »Simplifying HTML5 Video Compression
HTML5 video export settings to maximize compatibility across the most popular browsers.
Continue reading this entry »Recommended Reading: Top 10 Twitter Tips for Filmmakers
In 2012, Thom Powers of Stranger Than Fiction gave his biggest tips for filmmakers on Twitter, covering the basics while also providing some great strategy pointers.
Continue reading this entry »5 Recommended Reads for Aspiring Editors
Editing isn’t just about whether you use FCP or Avid. An artful editor understands the theory and history that came before her. This list provides an introduction to editing philosophy and theory for all aspiring editors.
Continue reading this entry »Recommended Reading: The 6 Stages of Editing As A Film Director
Learn about the 6 Stages of Editing As A Film Director from Elliot Grove via Raindance Film Festival.
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