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January 14, 2009
Inspired storytelling, superior HDTV production values and prudent budgeting are essential elements in the competitive world of producing innovative programming—whether
July 31, 2007
Not every director likes to move the camera. Some simply can’t afford it. Go back and look at Kevin Smith’s
January 26, 2007
If you’re a regular user of After Effects or you do your compositing in other programs such as Combustion, Final
September 24, 2006
Web technology may be the great equalizer when it comes to promoting an indie film, but actually delivering your video
June 21, 2006
Many low-and no-budget directors shy away from period or fantasy films for a variety of good reasons, including tough locations,
March 20, 2005
Matt Power shows off his $75 homemade camera crane, which he built five years ago. One of the best motivators
January 22, 2005
When you reach the point where you run out of room to store your jumble of lighting instruments, tripods, cables
September 1, 1995
The sleek Eagle I in repose. For the money, this little dolly will give you the ride of your life.
April 8, 1995
At one time or another in the course of a moviemaker’s career he or she will no doubt stumble on,
April 7, 1995
Jack Watson’s Touch Vision Systems DIVISION PRO in repose. The program is organized ithe way a film editor thinks. You