Is every stage essential? In this blog post I explain the 5 stages of filmmaking and how they differ. Why did my experience as a graphic designer change. During my design course the subject of film was the subject of a lot of discussion in our classes. This is where I had a lot of […]

How do they do it? And is it safe? The answers lie in the paychecks and bonuses that movie stars receive in order to secure the roles they play. Pay is a funny thing but it’s one that can be incredibly powerful – and can ultimately set the stage for the actor’s career. Here are […]

I think it depends on the situation. In some ways, I like being working at home. It’s very freeing. It’s not even about money; it’s about freedom. For some people in the industry, it’s a problem. You’re still paid by your film. But for the rest of us, it’s a nice lifestyle because of some […]

I’m not sure you can answer this question definitively, but here is what I see when I look at an animation. I see a frame, which is a picture that tells a story And here are some examples. Here is the title of ‘Moehog.’ I believe I was looking at the character. Here is Mandy […]

This is a great time to be an image editor. With the right gear and a team of professionals behind you, you’ll be able to make some of the best work of your life. You should be at least a good student by now and the right tools and software to learn from can be […]

It’s not so much the music that’s good–but the overall experience in which the film ends. What makes a film successful? It’s not so much the music that’s good–but the overall experience in which the film ends. The following was written by Matt’s Dad, who is the greatest cinematographer in the world: When a film […]

Most of all it needs to be fun, and that usually means it needs to be a film that a lot of people want to see. I mean, we’ve had a year of nothing but bad reviews about Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. The only other films to do that are Batman Begins and […]

I think the first stage is to take your story to where the audience wants to sit. For me, it’s all about what they want to see. This can be anything from an action movie to a thriller. I’m constantly looking for the exact feeling that the audience wants to have. I don’t care about […]

Movies are a major entertainment industry in the United States, and there are hundreds of thousands of people working in entertainment. In order to get a job, you first have to find a production company interested in having you work in Hollywood. What does the future hold for people like me? For me, the future […]

That’s a complicated question and one that involves more planning, more effort, and certainly more training. I’m going to talk about how to find the right courses and courses that are right for you. And it’s going to be long post. But the idea is, you don’t need a film education to start making films. […]