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In this video by CinemaTyler on the cinematography of Full Metal Jacket, we take a look at Kubrick’s unique lighting process, how he used models of the sets to prepare for shooting, the meticulous camera movement and composition, as well as a look at ...

If this isn't nice I don't now what is.

Where Walter Murch is a god

What was "glorious Technicolor?" It was a groundbreaking technology - and then some.

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You're confusing rear and front projection with your 2001 and Oblivion examples.

CinemaTyler takes a look at Paddy Chayefsky and Sidney Lumet’s 1976 iconic diatribe of the television industry,

Before Edgar Wright and Wes Anderson, before Chuck Jones and Jackie Chan, there was Buster Keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. (Every Frame a Painting)

Nerdwriter looks at how Panos Cosmatos uses the effects of film grain in Mandy.

Nerdwriter looks at how sound design can structure a movie scene.

"This Guy Edits" Talking about how you can focus your editing skills on the single most important thing.

What can we learn from Pablo Picasso's style and philosophy and apply to filmmaking and editing? - "This Guy Edits" Reveals

This 7-minute clip discusses the abolition of armed central authority and what kind of world that would make possible -- a world of peaceful voluntary communities thriving in harmony with the habitat. Music: Pye Corner Audio "Toward Light" Mark ...

Let's study Orson Welles’ 1973 masterpiece F for Fake. There are a million lessons to take away from it, but today, let’s see what it has to teach us about structure.

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Can movement tell a story? Sure, if you’re as gifted as Akira Kurosawa. More than any other filmmaker, he had an innate understanding of movement and how to capture it onscreen. Join me today in studying the master, possibly the greatest composer of ...

Today we get into the process of music and sound design!

The title character played by Michael Cera in the 2010 film Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is a bewildered young man in a constant state of flux. Fittingly, director Edgar Wright pays extra attention to the transitions between the scenes in this mov ...

Lawrence Lessig has already transformed intellectual-property law with his Creative Commons innovation. Now he's focused on an even bigger problem: The US' broken political system. But first this TED talk.

Nerdwriter essay about just that.

Using a shallow depth of field is a powerful tool... but it's important to be aware of the dangers and think about your focus.

Just a few simple steps to getting a great look with a simple black Background.

Why record NOTHING? Well, because you may REALLY need it! I cover the basics of Room Tone, why you need it, how you do it, and how to not do it. THIS MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE: Facebook: facebook.com/TheBasicFilmmaker

How affordably could we light an interview that is good enough to go on primetime? It can be easy to get lost in all of the toys and tools and forget the basics. When you really understand how your choices add to story, you can often do so so much wi ...