A lot of budding filmmakers never put their skills to good use because they don’t know where to begin. There are tons of talented people out there right now who have nothing more than a slew of videos sitting on a shelf in their home. Instead of becoming one of those people, you should consider […]
Years ago, I came out to Hollywood barely knowing anyone, barely knowing anything. You can learn from what I did right and what I did wrong. I had one classmate here. He got me a job managing a movie theater while I looked for work in the film and TV business. That’s one lesson: have […]
The movie business frequently feels like one of those ‘members-only’ clubs – you can’t get in the door without knowing someone on the inside. So the best way to break into the business is: get to know someone who makes movies! Easy enough to say that, but the big question is: how? First there are […]
In the early days of the movies, before there was such a thing as film school (let alone schools for makeup artists), people in film learned their trades by doing them. By the same token, certain jobs in film did not have specialized people doing them—people just did what needed to be done. In the […]
Careers in digital animation, known as 3D computer animation of CGI encompasses many different jobs with different opportunities. Right now this is the most profitable career for an artist. Digital art is very popular and the best movies are now made by artists on computers. Of course, as with most jobs in the film industries, […]
When people dream of a career in film and video production, they rarely consider set design as a possible career path. However, set design is a vital part of any film and is usually the largest department involved in creating the film, with the largest number of workers and supplies. Set designers work to make […]
WHAT CAREERS IN FILM ARE BEST FOR STORYTELLERS? As is often said, film is a visual medium. With giant screens and the ability to present dazzling special effects, audiences want to be wowed by what they see on the screen. But all the visual razzmatazz in the world will leave audiences cold if there’s not […]
The movie industry is comprised of thousands of different professionals who provide a myriad of services–everything from the cinematographer to the costume designer to caterer. But when most people think of the movie business, three positions typically come first to mind–producers, directors, and actors. And it’s no surprise why–these three professionals have the most control […]
11/21/2011 Writing with a partner can have its upsides and downsides. The rewards usually outweigh the negative aspects. When you collaborate, you have two (or more) minds working towards the same goal. Making your screenplay the best possible work. You can run ideas off each other, and be able to realize what works, and what […]
Utilizing both film and the Internet can help you move forward as a filmmaker, especially if you are just starting out and looking for new ways to make a name for yourself. A number of new directors find that creating small features, such as short films, allows them to illustrate their vision on a smaller […]
If you are fascinated by computer programming and are a true lover of the cinema, you might do well to consider a career in the movie industry, specifically in the field of digital animation. Digital animation is a rapidly growing field, with studios relying more and more on films that are either entirely digitally animated, […]
Digital animators are behind some of the biggest motion pictures of our times. James Cameron’s Avatar is an excellent example of how digital animation can take center stage in today’s pop cultural milieu. Digital animation careers are possible in a number of different industries. Animation houses produce cartoons for the movies and TV while the Internet also […]
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