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- How the ‘Before’ Trilogy Traces the Aging of Romance Across Three Films
NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 10 December) - I’m not a fan of romantic movies, because I think they oversimplify something as complicated as love, reducing the relationship between two people to a journey that starts with the first kiss and ends with "happily ever after.” So when it comes to watching romantic movies, I’m pickier than my... - 7 Iconic Horror Scenes Where Sound Was the Star of the Show NoFilmSchool (Wednesday, 10 December) - Have you come across those short videos on Instagram where the creators have taken snippets of iconic horror scenes and replaced the clip’s sound with regular peppy songs or silly background scores? Those and silly dog videos are the two things that get me through long days.While they are extremely...
- No Film School's Best Winter Holiday Deals of 2025 NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - The winter holidays are upon us, which means two things: too many cookies and too-good-to-ignore gear deals. We combed through all the best discounts so you don’t have to, pulling together the cameras, lenses, audio toys, and random-but-life-saving accessories that’ll make your shoots easier (and your bank account pretty happy)....
- You Need To Write Someone's Favorite Script NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - You know the drill. You grinded out that script. It’s got a killer premise, sharp dialogue, and a structure you could set your watch to. You paid for coverage, and it came back glowing. "Strongly recommend." "8/10." You send it out, your chest puffed out, ready for the bidding war.And...
- Start Making Your Characters Suffer: Jonathan Franzen's Guide to Great Storytelling NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - As No Film School's resident screenwriter, I have a pretty big soft spot for incredible writer Jonathan Franzen, whose book, The Corrections, should speak to every screenwriter out there.Franzen is known for his sweeping, character-driven novels that dive deep into the modern American psyche. They're long, dense, and are the...
- Firmware update for the Tamron 150-500mm adds 120fps support with the usual AF-C limit
SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - If you own or plan to own the now discounted Tamron 150-500mm FE lens you got a new firmware to download: Improved AF performance during zooming With α9 III, when its focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, it will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120... - The 2025 Black List is Here: Find Out What Hollywood Thinks Are the Best Unproduced Screenplays NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - The Black List is an annual compilation of the best, unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. Whenever I receive payment for writing a screenplay or TV pilot, I'm reminded of The Black List and its significant impact on my career.It all started in 2013 when my screenplay, Shovel Buddies, made it onto...
- Here's How to Upgrade Your iPhone Cinematography With Open Gate and Custom LUTs NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - As we’ve covered in the past, the Mavis Camera app has proven to be one of the better iOS apps out there for those looking to upgrade the cinematic capabilities of their favorite Apple iPhone models—especially since the app has added support for the Atomos Ninja Phone and its expanded...
- You Can Now Create YouTube Shorts Directly From Adobe Premiere Mobile NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - It’s a creator economy world, baby—and we’re all living in it. Sure, we’d all love to stay focused on serious filmmaking and high-end commercial work, but we all have bills to pay. And the social content industry has never been bigger or more lucrative.So, regardless of how you may classify...
- David Ellison Sweetens His Hostile Takeover By Promising to Release 30 Theatrical Movies A Year NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - Right now, there are multiple companies in the middle trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. It started with a ton of bids, and then Netflix won out, but now Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, is attempting a hostile takeover by offering a higher shareholder price. And after all this...
- New Fujifilm Compact Camera Rumored
Canonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - A new rumor has circulated that Fujifilm is looking at more small sensor compact cameras for next year. The rumor states that Fujifilm is considering another compact with a 1″ sensor size. Fujifilm has done small sensor compacts before, and last year did the Fujifilm X half, which also featured... - Here is the official Nikon holiday gift guide of recommended accessories
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 9 December) - Slow news day. Nikon Europe publishes a holiday gift guide – I will skip the Nikon cameras and will list only the recommended accessories: Profoto portable reflectors Nikon ME-D10 shotgun SmallRig Camera cages SmallRig top handle Gitzo or Manfrotto tripods DJI or Zhiyun gimbals Nikon filters Lacie, WD,... - The Story Behind the Ken Burns Effect: How a Phone Call From Steve Jobs Made Documentary’s Most Influential Technique a Household Name
CineD (Tuesday, 9 December) - Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns reveals the surprising origin story of his signature still photo animation technique in a new GQ interview, sharing how a chance meeting with Steve Jobs in 2002 led to a deal that would put the effect on every Mac computer, while explaining the filmmaking philosophy that... - Are You a Lens Snob? See if You Can Guess This Mysterious New 7Artisans Fast Portrait Prime NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - Honestly, more companies should do this. 7Artisans, the Chinese lens manufacturer best known for its diverse array of affordable lenses, is holding a contest on its social media accounts where the company is inviting its fans to try to guess what its next new lens is going to be.The company...
- The Duffer Brothers' Advice for Emerging Screenwriters NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 9 December) - A year after the premiere of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers returned to their alma mater to give a masterclass talk to aspiring filmmakers based on their experiences as fresh-faced showrunners of one of Netflix's biggest hits. Ross and Matt Duffer graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and...
