Advice for Filmmakers and Talent

By

Bill Olson


Iconostar Productions
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ADVICE FOR TALENT

(Also useful for rookie filmmakers)

ACTION AND CUT
Going beyond what we all think we know about shooting films.

HOW TO DRESS FOR TV AND VIDEO
Some colors and patterns just don't photograph well in video. What should you avoid, then?

THE MIC CHECK
How to present yourself as a professional for what most newcomers find a confusing ritual.

 

 

FILMMAKING

 

AUDIO BASICS IN A TV STUDIO
Basics on setting the audio levels for a TV studio talk show or interview.

BASIC PICTURE COMPOSITION
Basic concepts of placing your subject in frame.

CONSUMER CAMCORDERS
Purchasing tips for no-budget filmmakers.

EDITING FOR SMOOTHNESS
Avoid awkward edits when working with movements.

ENSURING BROADCAST QUALITY
How can up and coming filmmakers make sure their product will be suitable for broadcast?

INTERVIEWS ON CAMERA
Techniques to get more out of your interview subjects.

MINI-DV AS AN OPPORTUNITY
MiniDV is opening doors to feature filmmaking.

THREE-POINT LIGHTING
Learn the basics of the most basic lighting plan.

 

 


 

 

Links to more resources

Film Theory Links

Filmmakers.com

FilmSound.org

Film Sound Theory

Indie Film Resources

Indie Producing

Independent Television Service

International Documentary Association

Netribution

Rosebud Film Term Glossary

Senses of Cinema

The Soundtrack: A Basic Introduction

Un Reel

 

 


 

 

Iconostar Productions
Home Page

Bill Olson's Home Page

Email:

wdso@hotmail.com

iconostar@yahoo.com

 

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