SIX DIRECTOR’S TIPS FOR
WORKING WITH COMPOSERS
When it comes to film scoring, so many indie directors leave it to the last minute. Time is spent in pre-production, then casting, shooting…
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SIX DIRECTOR’S TIPS FOR
Editing in the Wild
It was a beautiful autumn day in Queenstown, New Zealand, and from my hotel room I could see the waters of Lake Wanaka stretch…
Understanding Mics: The Lavalier
By: Christopher Holder Picture Courtesy of: Daniel Sievert There’s nothing quite like high-quality audio to give your production a professional sheen. And there’s no time…
Fundamentals Part II – Camera Angles and Exposure
Camera Angles and Exposure – or, Don’t Get Cute By: David Fedirchuk – AFTRS Open Program Manager, Industry A long time ago I had…
Sound Decisions – Creating an Effective Sound Design
Sound designer Liam Price takes you through the fundamentals of creating an effective sound design. By: Robert Clark Images: Daniel Sievert “We often…
Primes vs Zooms
Primes vs Zooms – it’s a question every filmmaker faces in pre-production. Cost effective zooms often seem like an easy way to go, however,…
FUNDAMENTALS I – SHOT SIZE
Story: David Fedirchuk AFTRS Open Program Manager, Industry Shoot it well and tell and engaging story: nothing has changed over the many years of…
The Anatomy of a DSLR Camera
After taking even a cursory glance at the cameras developed for shooting moving film over the last hundred years, or the ones developed for…
Top 5 Tips for Location Sound
Five handy location sound tips from pro recordist, Chris Frith. Story: Robert Clark When you’re a filmmaker there’s so much to think about: locations,…