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In this video lecture, independent film expert Diane Cornell discusses actors, networking and reputation, getting started in film, the line producer, the job of the unit production manager, and keeping costs low.

In this video lecture, Diane Cornell completes her review of a horror film budget and discusses these topics: editorial and post-production, music, insurance, importance of quotes, signatory packages, and bond companies.

Valuable for students aspiring to enter the world of filmmaking, The Crew series vividly presents the jobs and lives of film production workers and explores the technical aspects of producing a film by talking to the people who make it happen. The Lead Painter paints all the sets on a production, as well as backdrops. The On-Set Painter is responsible for the upkeep and continuity of paint elements during shooting. The Location Sound Mixer is responsible...

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, lenses, shots, composition, and sound. Part 8 focuses on mise-en-scéne and lighting direction.

In Part 14 of this Digital Cinema Training series, viewers go behind the scenes and watch an indie movie production on its tenth day of filming. Crew members troubleshoot several issues with location, equipment, noise, and communication. Learn on-set terminology and etiquette.

In this video, Tom Jacob from Kino Flo, describes the latest products and innovations in soft lighting. Topics include: Parabeam, Diva lights, four bank systems; two bank systems, single systems, Miniflo, Microflo, on-board lighting, blanket lighting, and the Image 80 and 85. Learn tips and techniques of professional gaffers.

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, lenses, shots, composition, and sound. Part 7 focuses on mise-en-scene and interior lighting.

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, shots, sound, directing, mise-en-scéne and reflectors. Part 11 focuses on shooting in an exterior location and the 180 degree rule.

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, lenses, shots, depth of field, composition, and axes of movement. Part 23 details the entire process of script writing. Topics include script terminology, margin size and indentations, building character description through dialogue and action, and appropriate paper and font size.