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All New Safety Training

All New Film Production Safety Training The FilmSkills Safety Training Program integrates OSHA standards with on-set safety requirements to meet California IATSE guidelines. This 15-module online course, led by Safety Pass instructors, offers engaging videos, illustrated companion guides, downloadable reference charts, and a testing tool to ensure comprehension. https://accuskills.s3.amazonaws.com/Safety+Training+Montage.mp4 The

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Announcing Cinematography: 2nd Edition

Cinematography – 2nd Edition The definitive academic textbook designed to guide students through the art, craft, and technique of modern cinematography. Introducing the second edition of Cinematography, the go-to academic resource for teaching the art, craft, and technique of modern cinematography. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated textbook is designed to

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New Cinematic Composition Lessons

All New 10-Lesson Series Designed for both directors and cinematographers, the Framing and Composition lessons balance the techniques of cinematic composition, technical requirements and limitations of various formats and aspect ratios, and the emotional impact of every shot choice. https://filmskillsvideo-s3.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Framing+and+Composition+Montage.mp4 The Visual Story A director’s job not only includes interpreting

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New Industry Lifestyle Lessons

All New 8-Lesson Series Developed from over 5 years of interviews, the career skills series gives you the inside track on how to succeed in the film industry from the perspective, experiences, and advice of over 50 leading Hollywood filmmakers. Realities of the Film Industry The entertainment industry does a

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New Expansion Lessons

All new expansion lessons supplement existing lessons with additional, in-depth analysis. From how to use common on-set forms to advanced technical processes, each lesson teaches students industry best practices. LOG, LUTs, and Waveform Monitors The new cinematography technical lessons explain the complex concepts of LOG curves, waveform monitors, and LUTs

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All New Cinematic Lighting Lessons

https://vimeo.com/735058117 Students learn studio techniques for refining the key light and advanced lighting techniques for cinematic results in narrative movies, documentaries, and commmercials. Key Light Techniques Students learn advanced techniques for crafting a key light that makes on-screen talent look their best. In this lesson, students learn how to light

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New Editing Lessons

Enhance Your Film Editing Curriculum Emmy-winning television and film editors take students inside the workflow, art, and technique of narrative film editing. Applicable to every curriculum regardless of the software of hardware you’re using, the FilmSkills Editing series brings the editorial storytelling process to life. https://filmskillsvideo-s3.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Editing+Montage.mp4 Lesson 1 Hiring an

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23 All New Crew Lessons

There are a lot of craftspeople on a film set, and in this all new 23-part series, leading Hollywood crews from blockbuster TV shows and movies give students an in-depth look at each major below-the-line crew position. https://filmskillsvideo-s3.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/Crew+Montage.mp4 3 Lessons The Producers In this three lessons series, students learn how

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How to Light a Scene

Lighting a Scene As a cinematographer, every time you shoot a new scene, you have to figure out how to light it. With production budgets tight and time limited, there isn’t time to try different approaches. You have one chance to light the set—so how can you make the shot

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Job Responsibilities of a Director

A day in the life of a movie director can vary greatly depending on the stage of production and the specific needs of the project. However, regardless of the phase your production is in, the director has many job responsibilities. The Director’s Responsibilities During Pre-Production During pre-production, the movie director

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How to Reduce Ambient Noise on Location

Ambient noise on location can be a major problem for film and television productions, as it can interfere with dialogue and other audio elements. Whether it’s a refrigerator causing a hum, air conditioning units, or even traffic outside, reducing the noise on a film set is key to recording clean

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How to Write Believable Dialogue

The Art of Writing Realistic Dialogue Learning how to write dialogue in a screenplay is a delicate balance of revealing a character’s personality and driving the plot forward, without revealing too much of their intent within each scene. Good writers study real human interactions to create believable spoken moments between

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