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- How VFX Helped Me Find My Directorial Voice With 'Gator Girl'
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - I’ve always been fascinated by Rube Goldberg machines—those intricate contraptions where one small action triggers a chain of specific, delightful reactions. They embody the magic of transformation: a blank space filled with doodads and knick-knacks becomes something entirely new. That’s exactly how I feel about working with VFX. The specificity,... - Crafting Fear Frame by Frame: The Art of Editing a Psychological Thriller NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Every filmmaker knows the edit is where the magic happens. But in a horror film, it's also where the terror is born. In the new folk-horror standout Bone Lake, the bone-chilling pace and gut-punch scares are a testament to the power of a great editor.That editor is Anjoum Agrama, and...
- What Were Legendary Artist Drew Struzan's Best Movie Posters? NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Drew Struzan this morning. His posters adorn the walls of my apartment, and his artwork has entered the collective consciousness of movie buffs and casual fans of cinema alike. For the uninitiated, Drew Struzan is the legendary artist behind the...
- Screenwriters: Here’s Why Your Opening Scene Doesn’t Need to Be "Spectacular" NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Sometimes, we know exactly what the opening moments of our next screenplay will be. We can see them clearly in our minds.Other times, we have no idea how the heck we're going to set up the story we want to tell. And that's okay, too. Tony DuShane wrote the screenplay...
- These 10 'Batman: The Animated Series' Episodes Are Legendary NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - What are the TV shows that taught you about storytelling? For me, it was sitting down in front of the TV and going through countless hours of Batman: The Animated Series. This is where I learned all about story structure, characters, red herrings, and worldbuilding every Saturday morning. Today, I...
- 10 Best Monster Movies Every Horror Fan Must Watch NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - It's spooky season, and that means I like to put on a movie or two that really freak me out. And boy, do I love a good monster movie. Whether they're as tall as skyscrapers or just creeping around the bend, these movies have creatures that show up in my...
- Bring a New Level of Practical Lighting Performance to Your Shoots With the Astera SolaBulb NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - The SolaBulb is here! One of the leading brands in wireless LED lighting solutions, Astera, has reinvented practical lighting with the SolaBulb, its first wireless, zoomable, Bulb-style Fresnel. Built on the success of the Astera bulb family, the SolaBulb is an ultra-versatile lighting solution that offers an excellent option for...
- Here’s Everything You Need to Set Up Your First Pro-Level Wireless Monitor Workflow NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - While it may seem a bit scary to those who have never used a wireless monitor setup on-set before, trust us when we say it’s one of the few, true game changers for professional filmmakers and videographers that once you step into the world, you’ll never want to go back.While...
- These New HD Magnetic Variable ND and CPL Filters Are Kind of Insanely Awesome for Video NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Everyone loves a good ND filter, especially one that’s easy to install, ultra-thin, and ultra-wide compatible. H&Y has just announced a new Nova-Series Magnetic Variable ND3-32 and CPL Filter Kit that’s quite affordable and set to offer some beautiful results for all types of photo and video projects.If you're someone...
- Now available for order: Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens for Nikon Z-mount
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 14 October) - Venus Optics officially released the previously reported Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open on he official website with international shipping available. Here are the details: Ultra-large f/2 aperture Beautiful bokeh rendering Lighter than others in its class Precise autofocus... - Shyamalan Almost Wrote 'The Notebook'—Now He’s Writing a Novel With Nicholas Sparks NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Think of Nicholas Sparks, and you probably have a good idea what you're going to get—romance, melodrama, lovers separated by contrivance and heartbreak. Now think of what you get from M. Night Shyamalan, and it would be much different. Jumpscares, wild premises, and twists galore. They overlap maybe in melodrama...
- Sora 2’s Watermark Can Be Removed—Here's Why That's Scary for Filmmakers NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Over the last few years, my concerns with AI have grown exponentially. It's not just about the laziness of people who want to stop reading and writing, but also the ability to saturate the internet with fake videos, which can not just confuse people but be used to outright lie...
- ‘After the Hunt’ Writer Once Trained AI for Meta—Now She’s Speaking Out Against It NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Nora Garrett has a perspective on artificial intelligence that most screenwriters don't. And it's that she's actually worked a job training it.Before her film After the Hunt premiered at the London BFI Film Festival this month, Garrett spent time as a data analyst at Meta, teaching AI systems how to...
- What Is James Gunn Tackling Next in the DCU? NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - Speaking at a press conference for Peacemaker Season 2, James Gunn revealed he already knows which upcoming projects he'll direct beyond 2027's Man of Tomorrow, according to ComicBook. When asked what would determine his directing choices, Gunn described Man of Tomorrow as something he's had in mind for a long...
- Scoop Up the DJI Osmo Action 4 For a Crazy Discounted Price If You Act Fast NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 14 October) - While not terribly expensive to begin with, the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera, which features high-definition video with a wide dynamic range and a huge array of action-minded specs and features, is currently on sale with a significant price drop.If you’ve been on the fence debating whether the DJI Osmo...
