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Rediscovering the Art of Under-cranking
Rediscovering the Art of Under-cranking
A look at the creative benefits of under-cranking — shooting film at a lower frame rate in order to achieve a sped-up effect
Managing Editor
Apr 22, 2021
4 Tips to Successfully Direct Improvised Scenes
4 Tips to Successfully Direct Improvised Scenes
From the actors you use to the equipment you choose
Ron Dawson
Sep 26, 2020
Finding Success in Filmmaking
Finding Success in Filmmaking
An interview with first-time feature director Quincy Ledbetter
Managing Editor
Sep 15, 2020
Color Grading 101 Pt. 3
Color Grading 101 Pt. 3
The basics of how a video display works
Cullen Kelly
Sep 2, 2020
Rear and Front Projection in Film Production
Rear and Front Projection in Film Production
In a world of green screen and keying, there’s still a use for an age-old visual effect
Ron Dawson
Aug 19, 2020
Color Grading 101 Pt 2-Camera Basics
Color Grading 101 Pt 2-Camera Basics
Understanding how cameras capture images is critical to a holistic understanding of color grading.
Cullen Kelly
Aug 10, 2020
The Two 180s of Filmmaking—The 180 Degree Line and Shutter Angle
The Two 180s of Filmmaking—The 180 Degree Line and Shutter Angle
A primer on two of the most fundamental rules in filmmaking
Ron Dawson
Aug 3, 2020
Understanding Frame Rates vs Shutter Speed
Understanding Frame Rates vs Shutter Speed
A primer on understanding the relationship between the two
Ron Dawson
Jul 30, 2020
Color Grading 101 Pt. 1: Human Vision Basics
Color Grading 101 Pt. 1: Human Vision Basics
A primer on the science of how the human eye processes color
Cullen Kelly
Jul 27, 2020
What Not to Say to An Actor
What Not to Say to An Actor
Lessons for film directors on directing actors from working actors
Managing Editor
Jul 25, 2020
Writing and Directing your First Feature
Writing and Directing your First Feature
Film Riot podcast interview with Ricky Staub
Ron Dawson
Apr 28, 2020
Write For Us
Write For Us
Calling experienced filmmakers who what to share their knowledge
Ron Dawson
Apr 16, 2020
A Peek Inside Working on a Quibi Project
A Peek Inside Working on a Quibi Project
Emmy-winning editor Lucas Harger shares his experience working on a new platform and editing 10-minute documentaries
Ron Dawson
Apr 7, 2020
Dear Muse…Where the hell are you?
Dear Muse…Where the hell are you?
A frustrated artist has a few choice words for his muse. She’s not a-mused. (Pun intended).
Ron Dawson
Apr 3, 2020
What Exactly do Film and TV Producers Do?
What Exactly do Film and TV Producers Do?
A Film Riot Podcast Exclusive with Yolanda T. Cochran, P.G.A.
Ron Dawson
Mar 31, 2020
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