Archive for August, 2011


08/23, 2011

Shooting In Color Vs. Black And White

Shooting in color, is a whole lot different than shooting in black and white. You will definitely be on your way to a very exciting adventure because a lot of things change when you shoot in color. Black and white doesn’t require much, and everything is looked at in a very different aspect. Color requires a lot more than people actually think. Photos can be made to make things look a lot more different. You can enhance a photo when you shoot it in color.I was looking for more information and found it here. You can also easily turn a colored (more…)

08/21, 2011

Six Classic Films Every Filmmaker Should Study

There are many films in the history of film that are studied and many genres that have evolved. Many of today’s best filmmakers pay homage to films and filmmakers from generations ago, many of which the casual film audience is unaware.

The first classic film to be seen is “Battleship Potemkin”, a 1925 Russian film by Sergei Eisenstein. He incorporates a brilliant use of editing. Also be sure to see one of Harold Lloyd’s films of the silent era, such as “The Freshman”. His roles (more…)

08/20, 2011

Tips For Entering Small Film Festivals

Making the decision to enter a small film festival can be a huge and scary decision. There are many things to keep in mind and just gathering the courage to show your piece of art can be over whelming. If you keep a few tips in mind it will make the entire process a lot easier.

First and foremost make sure you are one hundred percent satisfied with your work. If you feel it is not the best you can do it probably is not. A contest will define who you are as an artist so (more…)

08/09, 2011

OUR PICKS: Greatest Filmmakers of ALL TIME

If you’re here you’ve got a love for filmmaking and you’ve probably watched more than your fair share of Godfather reruns on www.direct.tv. You know a thing or two about who you believe to be the best filmmakers of all time…see how your list compares to ours.
Alfred Hitchcock – Known for his eccentricity and cruelty to actors as much as he is for his films, Hitchcock’s films have definitely withstood the test of time. (more…)