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04/25/2020

How could movies or TV be made safely during a pandemic shutdown? This plan provides some potential options.

Hollywood has been at a standstill since the middle of March in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Many in the entertainment industry were fired, furloughed, or took pay cuts. After a month of quarantine, many filmmakers are attempting to figure out how everyone might be able to return to work safely sometime in the near future.

Yesterday, Variety acquired one production plan, which was created by producers Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (of Automatik) and Chris Ferguson (of Oddfellows). Their solutions are presented in an "Isolation-Based Production Plan," and they reportedly asked for feedback from fellow members of the industry and are continuously updating the document.

They are quick to point out that the plan will only work for lower- or mid-budget productions that already have small crews.

There is also some apparent resistance to elements of their plan, which seem to step on the toes of union rules and give limited thought to accessibility and representation.

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April 25, 2020 at 12:59PM Jo Light https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

These visual effects might seem complicated to pull off, but guess what... they're not.

Ever wanted to turn your villain's eyes into lasers or create an evil clone of your hero? If your answer is, "Yes, I think of this daily, but the VFX process is entirely too complicated for a noob like me," then I've got good news for you: it's not. In fact, there are many stylishly epic effects you can create without ever having opened a single After Effects project.

In this video, Film Riot's Ryan Connolly runs through 5 different VFX for those who don't have a whole lot of experience working in effects, from split screens to screen swaps. And all you'll need is Adobe After Effects. Take a look below:

As a general rule, I usually don't advise aspiring VFX artists to cherry-pick techniques to create specific visual effects—a broader, more in-depth and well-rounded learning experience is typically a better way to go.

However, if you're a filmmaker who just needs to add a certain effect to your film and doesn't have the budget to hire someone to do it, then, by all means, pick those plump ass cherries.

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April 24, 2020 at 04:31PM V Renée https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

Is there anything better than free stuff?

Atomos is going virtual. Each year during the NAB Show, the company generates a ton of buzz while giving away free gear to attendees. The "Atomos-Atomos Atomos, Oi-Oi-Oi" chants can be heard clear across the showroom floor.

With NAB 2020 being canceled and turned into a digital event, Atomos has moved its popular giveaway online. Each day a prize will be drawn from April 21 and ending on May 2, 2020.

Now is your chance to win a Shinobi, Ninja V, Sh**un 7, or Sumo 19 HDR monitor-recorders.

Jeromy Young, CEO of Atomos, says,'“We are excited that we can still bring our lively Atomos raffle to our customers, followers and friends through our online platform. We are thrilled that we can support our loyal Atomos community by ensuring that no one misses out on our infamous daily tradeshow prize draw and we can still bring a smile to the winners' faces, virtually."

The online raffle has been launched in conjunction with Atomos Academy, a 2-week course that offers free webinars and classes from leading cinematographers, creators, and educators.

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April 24, 2020 at 02:30PM NFS Staff https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

COVID-19 has ruined everything, but Parks and Rec is returning to turn our frowns upside down and to allow you to treat yo' self!

Coronavirus has pretty much ruined most of our lives over the last month. Movies, TV, and commercials have stopped shooting, and lots of us are struggling to survive. Legitimately, I pick what I have been streaming based on whether or not I think it will transport me out of this hellscape I'm in.

So if I could, I would hug the creators, cast, and writers of Parks and Recreation, who have gathered for a reunion special that will bring our favorite residents of Pawnee back for a half-hour scripted episode in aid of coronavirus efforts.

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April 24, 2020 at 01:45PM Jason Hellerman https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

Let's bring a big Twitter discussion to the front steps of No Film School...

I have been using my quarantine days to finish new screenplays and watch a bunch of different director's entire filmographies. It's been kind of fun to scour the filmographies of Tony Scott, Jane Campion, and Alexander Payne.

You get the good, the bad, and the somewhere in between.

For every Zodiac, there's an Aliens 3.

While everyone knows ET and Raiders of the Lost Ark, how many people have sat down to revisit Always lately?

So, here's the debate that I originally saw and participated in on Twitter...

"What's a movie that you consider to be an underrated or rarely-seen gem from a filmmaker that is otherwise well-known? What's your hidden fav that you feel slipped through the cracks that more people need to see?"

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April 24, 2020 at 01:25PM Jason Hellerman https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

Blackmagic's Pocket Cinema Camera 6K is now under $2000.

Blackmagic Design has lowered the price of its Pocket Cinema Camera 6K by $500. The extra saving makes the camera more affordable than ever with a price tag of $1,995 USD.

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April 24, 2020 at 01:00PM Daron James https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

Does it seem like the film industry is less trustworthy than other industries? Well, learning to work with honest business types and con artists alike is something everyone should prepare for.

The stereotype of the "Hollywood lawyer" and the "predatory producer" and "untrustworthy Hollywood types" are all well known both outside and inside the film industry. It's a common trope in movies and TV to be careful when getting tangled up in Hollywood (which is ironic since movies and TV are made by the same "Hollywood" they warn against), and it's born out again and again by stories of deals gone wrong, accounting deceptions, and old friendships betrayed.

Now in my third decade working in movies, I'm not convinced there are more untrustworthy people in Hollywood than in other fields (there are plenty of dangerous people working everywhere), but I think there are specific reasons that make them more complicated to deal with within entertainment.

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April 24, 2020 at 12:15PM Charles Haine https://nofilmschool.com

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04/24/2020

We also discuss the two new cameras Canon rolled out.

What is the timeline? How is Steven Soderbergh helping? What have other nations been doing? Can you get COVID-19 twice?

Plus we talk about DaVinci Resolve 16.2.1, and we answer a great question about what to do with a screenplay that has generated some positive interest!

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April 24, 2020 at 11:30AM NFS Staff https://nofilmschool.com

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04/23/2020

Headlining our Deals of the Week, save $400 on a Sony a7R II full-frame mirrorless camera.

This week in filmmaking deals: We're seeing big discounts this time around, including a 43% and 50% price drop on the SmallHD 7.7-inch OLED Monitor and Vanguard VEO 2 AM-264TR Aluminum Monopod respectively. Also, you can save $350 on a 4-pack of Core SWX Hypercore 9 Mini V-Mount Batteries, as well as $400 on a Sony a7R II Alpha Digital Camera (Body Only). Lastly, Adorama is running a special on a Teradek Bolt 500 XT 3G-SDI/HDMI Wireless Transmitter and Receiver Set that will save you $249.

Core SWX 4 Pack Hypercore 9 Mini V-Mount Batteries

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Ready for a new and very powerful battery solution for your cine camera? Then check out the Core SWX Hypercore 9 Mini V-Mount Batteries, which are not only some of the slimmest, most compact batteries on the market, but also support up to 12A draws and feature Hypercore's backlit runtime LCD. A set of 4 is on sale right now for $1899, down from $2249.

SmallHD 7.7-inch OLED Monitor

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April 23, 2020 at 04:56PM V Renée https://nofilmschool.com

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04/23/2020

You can now use a lot more lenses with your Sigma lens converter, thanks to a new firmware update.

Thanks to lens adapters, you can dust off a vintage lens or any modern glass and pair it with a non-native camera body. They are essentially tech-middle-men that bridge the gap between mismatched lens mounts and camera bodies.

So, if you're already invested in PL or EF mount optics, adapters allow you to use those lenses with a camera body with a different mount. Want to use a PL mount lens on an L-mount camera? There's are several companies that make a PL to L-mount adapter. Wooden Camera, Metabones, and Fotodiox all come to mind. Both Leitz and Sigma have one as well.

Sigma carries 3 different lens adapters, the MC-11, MC-21, and MC-31. The company has released firmware updates for 2 of them as well as a general update for its EF mount lenses.

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April 23, 2020 at 04:05PM Daron James https://nofilmschool.com

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04/23/2020

A blast from the past.

For those who remember Sony Creative Software releasing the first version of Vegas back in 2006, kudos to you. The non-linear video editor had somewhat of a cult following as its users gave it high praise. For me, AVID was already a prominent fixture in my workflow, and in 2003, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro snuck their way in. Other than a Sony Vegas 9.0 download over a decade ago, I haven't thought of it since.

So why now? An email brought it to my attention.

Naturally, I zipped over to the website and then dove into some of its history. In 2016, Sony cut ties with Vegas, selling it to MAGIX, who then created the subsidiary Vegas Creative Software. The company offers four different software platforms: VEGAS POST, VEGAS Pro, VEGAS Movie Studio, and VEGAS Stream. Each platform has multiple software bundles that cater to different needs. Still with me?

The question that immediately came to mind was what's up with all the different software options?

Here's a quick breakdown of each platform.

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April 23, 2020 at 01:59PM Daron James https://nofilmschool.com

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04/23/2020

B**g Joon-ho is an incredible director with unparalleled vision, but he also likes to look backward at his own work, as well.

There's nothing I love more than to do an exceptionally deep read into a film. And there is no film primed for deeper reads than Parasite. We've talked about the insane ending of the movie and even shown you how B**g Joon-ho had the infamous Park family house built.

But Director B**g's genius runs deeper than all that.

Every time he makes a movie, he reuses strategies he has perfected in other films to make sure the message of his work is received.

That makes Parasite an amalgamation of all the best lessons he has learned throughout the course of time.

And probably what makes the movie so special.

Director B**g is obsessed with asking questions and using similar camera angles, shots, and even plot reveals to push his audience across each film.

But one of them had a particular effect on Parasite.

Check out this incredible video essay from Insider and let's talk after.

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April 23, 2020 at 01:37PM Jason Hellerman https://nofilmschool.com

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