Maxon & Red Giant Director of Training Simon Walker, CSI, Joins Us This Friday at 2pm EST!
Friday, November 6th @ 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 PM PDT
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
Simon Walker CSI (Director of Training at Maxon | Red Giant | Redshift.), has worked in post-production since before Photoshop had layers. A certified Master Trainer for both Apple and Adobe professional video suites, Simon manages the training team at Maxon, running workflow and training sessions for professional 2D & 3D artists, editors, designers, colourists and compositors, across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific .
"Succession" Editor Anne McCabe, ACE Joined Us to Discuss Editing
Anne McCabe, ACE, editor of "Damages", "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" and "Nurse Jackie" will be discussing her approach to editing live with Filmmaker U at 2pm on Friday, November 6th!
Friday, November 6th @ 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 PM PDT
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Anne McCabe: Anne has worked in the film business in England and the US for the last twenty years. Her editing credits include the features "Thanks For Sharing, Margaret;" "Adventureland "and "Daytrippers," both for director Greg Mottola; the Academy Award-nominated film "You Can Count On Me"; and "Maria Full of Grace," which won the Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and earned an Oscar nomination for star Catalina Sandino Moreno. Anne's television credits include "The Newsroom" pilot (for which she won a 2013 Eddie), "Damages," and "Nurse Jackie."
About Filmmaker U: Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
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Acclaimed Feature Film Colorist Stephen Nakamura Joins Us to Answer Your Questions!
Among the most accomplished feature film colorists in Hollywood, Stephen Nakamura has worked alongside directors such as David Fincher, Ridley Scott, Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee, David O. Russell, and Steven Spielberg, as well as cinematographers Dariusz Wolski, ASC, Claudio Miranda, ASC, Robert Richardson, ASC, and Janusz Kaminski.
His feature film credits include "Da Five Bloods," "Sicario: Day of the Soldado," "It: Chapter Two," "Crazy Rich Asians," "The Martian," "Alien: Covenant" and many more blockbuster epics and award winners.
Prior to joining Company 3, Nakamura was with Technicolor Digital Services, where he got his start in feature film finishing. Previously he was a colorist with the Post Group, working on commercial, music video, television and feature film projects. He began his career at California Video Center.
Join us live on Friday, October 30th at 2pm ESD/ 11am PSD and ask Stephen questions!
"Ozark" Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE Joins Us to Answer Your Questions!
Five-time Emmy-nominated Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE, joined us to discuss her work on "Book of Eli," "Mad Men," "House of Cards," and the hit Netflix show "Ozark," and much more!
Friday, October 22nd @ 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 PM PDT
Three-time Emmy-nominated Cinematographer Bob Richman joined us live!
Three-time Emmy-nominated Cinematographer Bob Richman joined us to discuss his work on "The September Issue," "An Inconvenient Truth," "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster," "Waiting for 'Superman',"and the award-winning Documentary "Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills" and much more!
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Bob Richman: Bob began his film career working with vérité pioneers Albert and David Maysles, quickly transitioning from production assistant to camera assistant then operator. Finally he made the leap to director of photography on the Maysles’ "Umbrellas," which chronicled artist Christo’s installation of three thousand umbrellas north of Los Angeles and Tokyo. Today, Richman is an Emmy-nominated and Sundance award-winning cinematographer on almost a hundred documentaries including: Davis Guggenheim’s "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Waiting for Superman," Nathaniel Kahn’s "My Architect," Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky’s HBO films "Paradise Lost" 1, 2 & 3 and "Metallica: Some Kinda Monster," RJ Cutler’s "The September Issue," "Oprah’s Master Class" and Sundance Channel’s "Iconoclasts."
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas
Award-winning Editor Maya Mumma, ACE to Answer Your Questions!
Emmy-winning Editor Maya Mumma, ACE, joins us to discuss her work on King in the Wilderness," "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown," the Academy Award-winning Documentary "OJ: Made in America," and much more! Join us LIVE and ask Maya questions!
Friday, October 9th @ 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 PM PDT
About Maya Mumma, ACE: Maya was an editor on the Academy Award-winning documentary "O.J.: Made in America" for which she was honored with a Best Editing award from the LA Film Critics Association, an ACE Eddie, and a Primetime Emmy.
Maya began her career in the edit room of the Academy Award-nominated documentary "Restrepo," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. She has gone on to edit the Emmy-nominated films "Which Way Is the Front Line From Here: The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington" (HBO) and "Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley "(HBO), the Peabody Award-winning "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown" (HBO), as well as "A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers" (PBS), the Netflix original series "Daughters of Destiny," and "John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls" (HBO). Most recently Maya edited the Emmy-winning "King in the Wilderness" (HBO) and "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality" (HBO).
Originally from Oklahoma, Maya has a BA in Social Anthropology from Boston University, an MA in Media Studies from the New School, and is a graduate of the New School's intensive Documentary Media Studies program. In addition to editing, she has taught filmmaking to New York City public school students and teachers, and has served as a mentor for the Firelight Media Documentary Lab, the Open City Documentary Festival Assembly Lab, and the Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship and Diversity In the Edit Room program.
"Stranger Things" Editor Kevin Ross, ACE Talks with Filmmaker U LIVE
Two-time Emmy-nominated Editor Kevin Ross, ACE, joined us to discuss his work on "Stranger Things," "Halt & Catch Fire," "Californication," "The X-Files," "Perpetual Grace, LTD," and his latest "Them:Covenant."
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Kevin Ross: Kevin’s longtime editing career began in the 90's as an assistant on many blockbuster films. His credits include "Shameless," "Californication," "Halt and Catch Fire," "The X-Files," "Perpetual Grace, LTD," and the recently released "Them:Covenant." Kevin was nominated twice for his work on the Netflix hit show "Stranger Things."
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
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VFX artist Chris Healer Joine Filmmaker U to Discuss "Journey Back" and VR
Chris Healer joined us to discuss his work on legendary shows, movies, and his latest project, "Journey Back," a VR experience for the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Chris Healer: After finishing his film degree at CU Boulder, having built a 16mm projector out of Legos and written a 3D graphics library for DOS in C++, Chris Healer transitioned from web design to motion capture and 3D animation in Denver. He moved to New York in 2002.
He has worked as a Visual Effects Supervisor, VFX Consultant, Creative Designer, Software Developer, and Producer. His work includes a variety of film and television projects, including “Elementary” , the HD remaster of “The Wire”, Money Monster, and Doug Liman’s episodic series “Invisible” for VR.
Chris is currently working on a "Journey Back," a VR experience for the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industr
Emmy-nominated Producer/Editor Kathryn Robson Sits Down with Filmmaker U Live
Producer/Editor Kathryn Robson about her work on the hit Netflix documentary "Circus of Books," and to answer viewer questions.
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Kathryn Robson: Kathryn is an editor, producer, writer, and researcher based out of Los Angeles and Toronto, with comprehensive experience in documentary and narrative film, digital and branded content. She has worked with Marvel Entertainment, Disney-ABC Television, ESPN Films, Taco Bell, Bravo Media and CBC Radio.
She specializes in nuanced storytelling that pushes cultural boundaries and arouses critical thought. Her aim is to engage audiences by blending important political and social issues with compelling content.
You can find out more about Kathryn here: http://www.krobsobworks.com/
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspi
Emmy-winner Director/Editor Kabir Akhtar ACE talks with Filmmaker U Live
This past week we talked with Director/Editor Kabir Akhtar, ACE who's work includes "Arrested Development," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "Never Have I Ever," and "New Girl" just to name a few. He talked about his current and past projects and working through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Every Friday at 2PM EST, Filmmaker U is joined by award-winning filmmakers and creatives from the film and television industry. Please join us weekly to ask your questions live with our guest or watch or vast catalog of talented lineup of past interviewees.
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About Kabir Akhtar, ACE: Kabir is an American television director and editor, who won an Emmy Award in 2016. His credits include work for "Arrested Development," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," "New Girl, "Behind the Music," and the Academy Awards.
Before becoming a director, Akhtar began his career as an editor, working primarily on music and documentary series, including "Behind the Music." He has edited the pilot episodes of ten series, including "Speechless," "Alex, Inc.," and "I'm With Busey." He also directed the pilot episodes of the MTV series "8th & Ocean" and the 2009 relaunch edition of "Unsolved Mysteries."
In 2005, while directing for Comedy Central's "The Showbiz Show" with David Spade, he directed a short film at the Skywalker Ranch. The short, which starred Brian Posehn alongside Star Wars characters Darth Vader and Chewbacca, was reviewed favorably by StarWars.com as being "like nothing you've ever seen."
In 2006, Akhtar edited the opening film and several short films for the 78th Annual Academy Awards, which were well-reviewed. NBC soon listed him as one of the entertainment industry's "People to Watch", for his work as an emerging director. In 2008, Radar Magazine praised Akhtar's work on the first season of Tracey Ullman's Showtime series State of the Union as "slick editing, [with] skillful use of stock footage."[
Akhtar began directing episodic television in 2008, directing three episodes of the British comedy se
Chief Product Officer Ross Shain from Boris FX Joined Filmmaker U Live!
Filmmaker U chatted with Ross Shain, Chief Product Officer of Boris FX to talk about Boris FX and the VFX industry. Live Chat on August 28, 2020.
About Ross Shain: Ross is an accomplished post-production specialist and the chief marketing officer of Imagineer Systems. In 2013, Ross was recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures with a Science and Engineering Academy Award for his work on the development and design of mocha planar motion tracking software. With 20 years of creative and technical experience in post-production, visual effects and the software industry, Shain has held responsibilities ranging from senior compositor, colorist and effects supervisor to product and user interface designer. Prior to his role at Imagineer Systems, Ross held positions with Avid Technology, On2 Technologies, Northern Lights Post and New York University’s CADA Program.
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
Our recent classes include Oscar-winning Sound Design
Join Vanja Černjul, DP for "Crazy Rich Asians" to Discuss Cinematography
Join Vanja Černjul, cinematographer for "Crazy Rich Asians," The Deuce," and "Marco Polo" just to name a few. He will be discussing cinematography and will answer your questions.
FIlmmaker U Chats with "The Shape of Water" Editor Sidney Wolinsky, ACE
Join Oscar-nominated Editor Sidney Wolinsky, ACE, this Friday to discuss editing and his work on "The Shape of Water," "The Soprano's," "The Man in the High Castle," and More!
Join and ask questions Friday 14, 2020
2:00 PM ESD | 11:00 AM PSD
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
Our recent classes include Oscar-winning Sound Designer Eugene Gearty ("Life of Pi," "Hugo," "The Irishman"), Colorist Eric Whipp ("Mad Max: Fury Road", "Happy Feet 2"), Oscar-nominiated Editor/Director Sam Pollard ("4 Little Girls," "When the Levees Broke"), Cinematographer/Director Kirsten Johnson (Citizen Four," "Farenheit 9/11," "Cameraperson"), and multi Emmy-winner Brian Kates, ACE ("Treme," "The Savages," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel".)
For more information or to sign up for classes https://www.filmmakeru.com/.
About Sideny Wolinsky: Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Sidney Wolinsky, ACE graduated from Brandeis University and received a Masters in Film from San Francisco State
Filmmaker U Chat with DP Ellen Kuras, ASC
Ellen Kuras,ASC, cinematographer for "Be Kind Rewind," "He Got Game," "Wormwood," "Bamboozled," and so much more, was live on Filmmaker U on August 7, 2020. She discussed her work, shooting fiction vs. documentaries and so much more!
About Ellen Kuras, ASC: Ellen is an American cinematographer whose body of work includes narrative and documentary films, music videos and commercials in both the studio and independent worlds. One of few female members of the American Society of Cinematographers, she is a pioneer best known for her work in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004). She has collaborated with directors such as Michel Gondry, Spike Lee, Sam Mendes, Jim Jarmusch, Rebecca Miller, Martin Scorsese and more. She is the three-time winner of the Award for Excellence in Dramatic Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival, for her films "Personal Velocity: Three Portraits," "Angela and Swoon," which was her first dramatic feature after getting her start in political documentaries.
In 2008, she released her directorial debut, "The Betrayal" (Nerakhoon), which she co-directed, co-wrote, co-produced and shot. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2009. In 2010, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Non-Fiction Filmmaking for the film.
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital
"Sex and the City" Editor Michael Berenbaum ACE, Discusses Editing on Filmmaker U Chat
Editor Michael Berenbaum, ACE, who's work includes "Sex and the City," "The Americans," "Nurse Jackie," and many more great shows and movies as well, he's also, worked for broadcasters from HBO to Netflix! Michael joined Filmmaker U to chat on Friday, July 24, 2020 to answers people's questions and discusses his work.
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About Michael Berenbaum, ACE: Michael Berenbaum has been editing feature films and television in New York for over twenty years. He has worked with such directors as Joel and Ethan Coen, John Turturro, Al Pacino, Julian Schnabel, and Martin Scorsese. His television work includes "Sex and the City, "for which he won two ACE awards, the pilot for Desperate Housewives, for which he won an Emmy, "Nurse Jackie," "ED," "The Wire," "The Comeback," and "Love Monkey." His latest films include "Hollywoodland," starring Adrian Brody & Diane Lane, both "Sex and the City" features, What to Expect When Expecting starring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kendrick, and Chris Rock, and the FX series The Americans, starring Kari Russell and Matthew Rhys.
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern day film industry. This online education seri
Color Scientist, Founder & CEO, Dado Valentic Chats with Filmmaker U
Join Color Scientist, Founder & CEO, Dado Valentic tomorrow to discuss his innovative software application Colour Lab, Color Grading, his online Color.Training classes and much more!
Some of Dado's Colorist work includes "The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo," "Mr Turner," "Marco Polo," "Total Recall," "The Game of Thrones" and "Exodus."
More importantly, it'll allow you to ask your questions!
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The Cinematographers of Netflix's Cheer to Answer People's Questions
Join Melissa Langer and Erynn Patrick, the Cinematographers for Netflix's Cheer, as they answer fans of the show's questions.
Ron Moore, Writer, and Producer afor Apple TV+'s "For All Man Kind"
Ron Moore, Writer, and Producer for Apple TV+'s "For All Man Kind" answered viewers questions this Friday, June 26, 2020.
He was joined by long time colleague and editor Michael O'Halloran.
Ron's Producing and Writing work includes Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek Voyager, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek The Next Generation!
Birth of an Art - The Stop Motion Effect
Filmmaker U explores the history of Stop-Motion Animation and how it has impacted and guided the VFX industry as we know it. Starting with a rudimentary frame by frame animation we see how Ray Harryhausen improved things, then standing on the shoulder of giants see how Phil Tippet created a new technique that would carry us into the new CGI and motion capture world. These techniques developed are used by major films such as Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, and more!
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About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
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Check out our courses where the top film craftspeople teach you their tricks and techniques.
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Editor Monica Daniel Answers Viewers Questions!
Editor and Assistant Editor Monica Daniel (Legends of Tomorrow, Altered Carbon, Colony) answers questions about assisting, editing, and Legends of Tomorrow!
Friday Oscar Winning VFX Supervisor, Rob Legato, Will Answer Your Questions
Three-time Oscar-winning VFX Supervisor Rob Legato, A.S.C., will join us this Friday to answer your questions about VFX!
Join us Friday at 2:00 PM EDT | 11:00 AM PDT
LIVE ON FACEBOOK!
Ask Emmy Winning Editor Jesse Averna Your Questions!
Jesse Averna is a five time emmy winner for editing and has worked on Sesame Street, for Disney on Wreck it Ralph: Ralph Wrecks the Internet, and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Join us Friday May 29th, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM PST
Colorist Eric Whipp (Mad Max Fury Road, Lego Movie 2) will answer your questions
Join colorist Eric Whipp to ask him questions about his work, color correction, and more!
Quyen Tran will be answering questions this Friday
Watch Quyen Tran, cinematographer for #Netflix's #Unbelievable answer questions from fans.
Filmmaker U Interview with Bruce Logan, ASC -VFX Cinematographer on "Star Wars," "Tron," and "2001"
Bruce Logan, is the VFX Cinematographer for "Star Wars," "Tron," "2001 A Space Odyssey," "Airplane!," "Batman Forever," and more! He's also directed "Lost Fare," his first feature. He joined Filmmaker U to discuss staying focused during COVID 19, VFX cinematography, and to answer user's questions!
About Bruce Logan, ASC: Bruce is a two time Emmy Award-winning writer/director, a director of photography, editor, visual effects supervisor, and colorist. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Director’s Guild of America, and the American Society of Cinematography.
He has worked with such legendary directors as Stanley Kubrick, John Huston, Robert Wise, John Frankenheimer, William Friedkin, George Lucas, Jonathan Demme and Joel Schumacher, and Terry Gilliam. He is best known for his work on the seminal science fiction movies of the last half-century.
Born in London, he became a self-taught animator and was hired by Stanley Kubrick to work on "2001: A Space Odyssey" gleaning his first screen credit. He came to California in 1968 and worked as a DP and Visual Effects Supervisor on films, including "Tron," "Star Wars -Episode IV: A New Hope," "Star Trek," "Airplane," "Firefox," "The Incredible Shrinking Woman," "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden," and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."
Also, Bruce is a Director/DP of award-winning commercials for Pepsi, GE, Visa, and Chevrolet. He has also made music videos for Prince, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, Glenn Frey, Hank Williams, Jr. Bruce’s new film Lost Fare, which he wrote, directed and produced; had a theatrical run in August and was released last month on Amazon Prime and Google play.
About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your ca
The Assistant Editor for Netflix's The Crown LIVE
Join us Friday April 24th with the Assistant editor for The Crown to discuss her work, strategies for staying organized, and more! 2:00PM EST | 11:00AM PST
Cobra Kai Editor Zack Arnold Live Discussion
Join Cobra Kai Editor and Optimize Yourself founder Zack Arnold as he discusses his work, live stream, and his live stream to help those get through the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Birth of an Art: The History of Color in Film
The Filmmaker U team explores the history of color in film in our series Birth of an Art. From coloring in single frames in the early 1900's to the new digital tools used today by colorists all over the world.
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About Filmmaker U: Before the age of digital mentorship played a key role in film crews, post crews, and filmmaker’s career development. Places like the cutting room were hubs for passing on techniques, ideas, war stories, teamwork, and developing relationships that would help you evolve your career. You would move from trainee to assistant, and eventually, the day would come where you became a full-fledged DP, Editor, Filmmaker, or any other position in the film industry.
Pro’s who had worked years and were coming close to the end of their career delighted in sharing the knowledge, techniques, tricks, and ideas, they had learned over the decades. However, with this digital age, young film professionals are thrust into positions without having the chance to learn from those at the top of their game.
Filmmaker U was created to help fill this void in the modern-day film industry. This online education series will bring the best in the business from behind the camera, to any aspiring media artist who can no longer obtain this type of apprenticeship.
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Check out our color correction course by Mad Max Fury Road colorist Eric Whipp.
To find out more about Eric's class go to https://www.filmmakeru.com/store/gEpAQzby
Eric Whipp started work as a colorist in the 1990’s. In 2007 he worked on Academy Award-winning film Happy Feet. This is where his relationship with George Miller began and they re-united on "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Eric sits down to discuss his approach, techniques, and ideas on color correction and his work on the groundbreaking film "Mad Max: Fury Road."
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Color Grading Secrets from the "Mad Max: Fury Road" Colorist Eric Whipp
Go behind the scenes with "Mad Max: Fury Road" colorist Eric Whipp. The lost art of apprenticeship has changed since the evolution of digital color grading. In the past, knowledge was passed down from master to apprentice when a colorist shared their room with their assistants. Now you can have that experience, learn proven techniques, strategies, organization and problem solving straight from the color room with Eric Whipp. Get unparalleled insight on some of the greatest films of all time, first hand from the colorist who graded them.
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Eric Whipp started work as a colorist in the 1990’s. In 2007 he worked on Academy Award-winning film "Happy Feet." This is where his relationship with George Miller began and they re-united on "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Eric sits down to discuss his approach, techniques, and ideas on color correction and his work on the groundbreaking film "Mad Max: Fury Road."
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