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- What is a Lower Third? Everything You Need to Know
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - If you’re a person who regularly watches the news, you’ve run into something called a “lower third.” And, hey, if the news isn’t your thing right now (and who could blame you), you’ve still probably seen this graphical element in other settings. Today, this text and graphics are staples... - Shoot for the Stars: 5 Canon Lenses for Astrophotography in 2025
Canonrumors (Friday, 2 May) - Because the stars aren’t going to photograph themselves Let’s be real: astrophotography isn’t just a hobby. It’s staying up until 3 a.m. with frozen fingers and a full memory card, chasing pinpricks of light in a sky so vast it makes your taxes feel insignificant. And you know what makes... - What Is Deductive Reasoning? Art of Thinking Like Sherlock NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - You have probably watched Robert Downey Jr. doing some really impressive mathematical calculations and spinning some shrewd logic to catch some bad guys in Victorian London. That is, if you’ve seen Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes films.These sly smarts are just part of the genius of Robert Dow… well, not him,...
- What Is Denouement? Definition & Film Examples NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - When you finish a movie, how do you feel? Do you have a sense of satisfaction that the hero has triumphed over their obstacles? Or maybe a plot twist or cliffhanger has left you surprised and confused. Maybe it wasn’t the happy ending you expected, so you feel unsettled. Maybe...
- Canon R5 vs R5 Mark II: Is the Upgrade Worth It in 2025? Canonrumors (Friday, 2 May) - Here we are — standing at the crossroads of mirrorless greatness. If you’re agonizing over whether to get the legendary Canon EOS R5 or jump to the shiny new R5 Mark II in 2025, you’re not alone. It’s the battle of a proven champion versus the next-gen hotshot. And honestly?...
- Reports Indicate That a Possible New Sony Cinema Camera Could Be on the Way NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - The two biggest stories lining up to dominate conversations in film and video this year are looking to be the continuation of AI’s push into the industry and the tariffs set to start hitting manufacturers across the globe.Yet, despite these major shifts, it appears that legacy brands like Sony are...
- How Did They Make The Original Lightsabers in 'Star Wars'? NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - When I was in college, we used to watch my buddy Kenny's VHS copies of Star Wars. They contained the original theatrical cut of the film. That means I got to see all the original VFX as well as a Jabba the Hutt, which was just a fat guy in...
- A Huge List of Sound Effect Words For Screenwriters NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - Every time I work on a new screenplay, I get sidetracked looking for the perfect way to describe the win or the rain or a gunshot or anything else. So I finally broke down and made a huge list of sound effects words in order to help myself. And then...
- New Silicon Valley Drone Company Sets Target on Besting DJI’s Aerial Dominance NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - Let’s face it, DJI has dominated the drone industry over the past few years. Not only is DJI killing it with some of the best and most affordable drones for aerial photography and cinematography, but the company is also dominating news cycles with its never-ending battles against potential bans, and...
- What Is The "Unity of Opposites" in Storytelling? NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - I love a good screenwriting term that makes me look at storytelling in a new way. I was on YouTube looking at some trailers and came across this explainer about an idea called the "Unity of Opposites." It was a fascinating look at a concept I had never heard before,...
- You've Got to Try Mark Twain's Secret Writing Trick NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - I remember the first time I read Tom Sawyer and how free I felt as the pages turned. Then, in High School, when I cracked Huckleberry Finn and learned so much about life in the South. Twain's writing is quintessentially American, right down to the problematic parts. But there was...
- Leaked Image Indicates that DJI Might Be Working on a 360-Degree Camera NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - According to images leaked online, everyone’s favorite Chinese drone and gimbal (and camera) company could possibly be hard at work developing its first 360-degree camera. From a reasoning standpoint, this decision, if true, would certainly make sense for the brand as a way to keep up with some of its...
- Nikon’s Flagship Z9 Mirrorless Camera is Now Under $5,000 NoFilmSchool (Friday, 2 May) - Despite potential price increases and order limits on the horizon as international tariffs cast clouds of uncertainty over the industry, legacy brands and manufacturers are continuing to push forward with some very respectable price cuts which themselves fuel speculation of potential upcoming camera announcements.The big news here is that the...
- New Sony camera announcement coming in May!
SonyAlphaRumors (Friday, 2 May) - I am now 100% sure that there will be a new Sony announcement in May! I’m not sure about the name of the camera yet… but let’s put it this way… I wouldn’t buy this camera, nor this one ;) Hopefully next week I can tell you MUCH more! –... - American Society of Cinematographers Unveils ASC+: Filmmakers’ Ultimate Resource
News Shooter (Friday, 2 May) - The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), dedicated to advancing the art of filmmaking since 1919, has launched ASC+, a subscription service that offers exclusive access to the ASC Online Clubhouse. ASC+ connects filmmakers with industry-leading cinematographers, providing insights, educational content and inspiration aimed at helping subscribers refine their craft and elevate their...
