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Jessica Cameron=Duplo
There's not much you can say about artists that they don't say in their work. Especially when you're writing underneath a video of the person explaining themselves, and why they do what they do. So, I guess all I have left is my humble opinion.
And IN my humble opinion, Jessica's work exemplifies what Vimeo is, and obviously, the people at Vimeo agree....
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Everybody's favorite, "The Princess Bride," plays at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park on Aug. 30 as part of the
Amid the outcry over Mumblecore's overwhelming "whiteness" (until now), it seems as though Anish Savjani has been forgotten. Sure, he isn't one of the lost 20-somethings in front of the camera or the one framing shots behind it, but he has been a big part in making some of these films a reality, as a producer.
In an interview with Eugene Hernandez over at IndieWire,...
The constant issue for the indie filmmaker is the search for cash. You can raise money from equity investors. You can even put the whole thing on a credit card. One way or another, though — it might actually be smarter to find a way to sell your movie before it's made and raise cash against the sale. There are two kinds of people that can help you in that respect: the foreign-sales agent and the...
Photo from The Complete Eejit's Guide to Filmmaking.
Even if you're shooting on a tiny budget, you should still consider the advantages of using a professional lighting kit. It could be the determining factor in making a good scene look great.
The basic lighting setup for shooting film or video consists of just three lights: a key, a fill and a back.
The key...
The Paley Center for Media's annual DocFest returns from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2 in NYC. The venerable fest will boast an impressive lineup of premiere and classic docs from the genre's biggest names, bolstered by an introduction and question-and-answer session with all the filmmakers.
To supplement the screenings, the fest also hosts numerous workshops and special events, notably the
How to make a big, f@%king gun
by Erik Beck
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