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The best online courses for filmmakers 2023 - pt. 1

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Filmmaking Stuff home page The blog: A filmmaker's encyclopedia The blog functions as a treasure trove of knowledge, covering a broad spectrum of filmmaking topics such as scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. From screenwriting to directing, these courses provide a rare opportunity to learn directly from cinematic legends.

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The most badass Christmas movies - Filmustage edition

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If you lacked that kind of pure 80's cinematic spirit where minimal graphics and everything was solved with high-end makeup and animatronics, this movie is for you. "Gremlins" (1984) - Joe Dante Anybody watched Gremlins on New Year's Eve as a kid?

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How virtual production student Ewald found his Haven at CG Spectrum

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It only seemed fitting, then, that his final course project was named Haven , a gripping sci-fi cinematic with intriguing landscapes and dramatic lighting. Find out more about Ewald’s journey and how he created his cinematic below. The making of Haven — Ewald’s cinematic in Unreal Engine. How Ewald discovered real-time 3D.

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Script supervisors: Mastering the art of script breakdowns in filmmaking

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Image source: IMDb.com The path to becoming a script supervisor Embarking on a career as a script supervisor requires a fervent passion, unwavering commitment, and specialized education. Familiarity with directing, cinematography, editing, and sound can prove invaluable, as a script supervisor will engage with all these departments.

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Essential skills for aspiring filmmakers

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Editing : Thelma Schoonmaker , a long-time collaborator with Scorsese, displays the power of excellent editing in "Raging Bull" , transforming scenes into memorable movie moments. Leadership : Good leadership can motivate a team to work in harmony towards the shared vision of creating an unforgettable cinematic experience.

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How Star Wars changed the cinematography

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Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. The main reference was a chronicle of actual aerial battles and even rumour has it that in the very first edit, which Lucas showed to his close friends Steven Spielberg and Brian De Palma , they edited excerpts from war movies instead of space battles.

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The Master of Dystopian cinema: Yorgos Lanthimos

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Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. The director received his professional education at the Stavrakos Film School. Cinematic zoom There are two types of zoom, which, at first sight, differ only in the realization, but you can really find contrasting senses.

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