Sight, Sound & Story

05/28/2022

Want to sharpen your Premiere Pro skills before the summer is here?

Join us next week for a THREE DAY Premiere intensive workshop starting June 1st! Get all the details below! https://buff.ly/3sZ1TkW

05/26/2022

Saving Private Ryan Created A Personal Dilemma For Tom Hanks And Steven Spielberg

Business, friendships, and collaboration...The making of "Saving Private Ryan" tells a story of collaboration and a personal dilemma for Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg!

Prior to Saving Private Ryan, Hanks and Spielberg had never worked together, but they did spend a lot of time together.

05/25/2022

Join us on Tuesday, May 24th at 2PM ET with Veteran Colorist Nick Hasson on Filmmaker U!

Today we were joined by veteran Colorist Nick Hasson! Join us this week as we talk with Nick about starting his career at ILM, his journey toward working as a Colorist, his current work, and much more!

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05/24/2022

Join Filmmaker U today at 2PM ET for a conversation with Veteran Colorist Nick Hasson about starting his career at ILM, his journey toward working as a Colorist, his current work, and much more!

Tune in here >> https://buff.ly/3MY9LLD

05/23/2022

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"I can’t speak for actors but there are a lot of creative people who are replaying emotions from pain in their past. I think as an editor, you watch an actor portraying a moment and it can tap into your own past. It's why we all love watching fictional stories on TV and on the big screen" - Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE talks "Ozark" and more with Filmmaker U

Editor Cindy Mollo, ACE talks editing Netflix series "Ozark."

05/21/2022

Editor Isidore Bethel Describes Working on SXSW Documentary Feature, What We Leave Behind

See what Editor Isidore Bethel learned while working on the SXSW documentary feature "What We Leave Behind"!

Isidore Bethel is an editor, director, and producer whom Filmmaker named one of the

05/19/2022

Meet the Sound Team of "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" Friday on Filmmaker U

Meet the sound team behind "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" as they sit down with Filmmaker U to talk about their work on the film and much more.

Join us for a Film U Chat with the sound team for "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once"! In this episode we talked with the team about creating and designin...

05/17/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ZEISS Conversations with Brendan Uegama. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Tomorrow at 12pm PST, join our friends at ZEISS Cinematography for the next virtual ZEISS Conversation event with Brendan Uegama!

Brendan has an impressive list of interesting projects such as Moonshot, Child's Play, Van Helsing, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Truth Be Told, Riverdale and his upcoming series release, Iron Mike, which explores the career of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

They'll be chatting all things cinematography, from inspirations to lens choices on fan-favorite projects!

Wednesday May 18th at 12pm PST We're back virtually for another ZEISS Conversation event with Brendan Uegama! Brendan has an impressive list of interesting projects such as Moonshot, Child's Play, Van Helsing, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Truth Be Told, Riverdale and his upcoming series release,....

05/16/2022

Multi-Talented Independent Director and Producer Jay Holben on Lessons (and Insights) from 30 Years in the Industry

Director, producer, and cinematographer Jay Holben shares lessons and tips that he has learned from his over 30+ year filmmaking career!

Jay Holben is an independent director and producer in Los Angeles, California. His most recent work is the feature romantic drama Before the Dawn. A former…

05/13/2022

Jump into the multiverse of sound! Meet the Sound Team of "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" as they join Filmmaker U and learn how they created and designed the soundscape for the crazy multiverse world of the film!

Here's a little bit about the team...

Julie Diaz is a Los Angeles-based sound designer with a wide breadth of experience crafting sound for film and television. She most recently served as the ADR supervisor on A24’s critically-acclaimed drama “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

Alexandra Fehrman is an award-winning re-recording mixer, sound designer, and supervising sound editor with more than 15 years of sound department experience in film and television. She recently received her first Emmy nomination for her work on Amazon’s “The Boys.”

Brent Kiser is an Emmy-winning sound designer and the founder of post sound company Unbridled Sound based in Los Angeles. Brent most recently served as the sound supervisor on “Everything Everywhere All at Once." Brent first worked with the directors on their film “Swiss Army Man.”

Andrew Twite is an award-winning sound designer based in Los Angeles. In 2008, Andrew won the MPSE Golden Reel Award as the dialogue editor of “Return to House on Haunted Hill” for Best Sound Editing for Direct to Video. He earned an additional three MPSE Golden Reel Award nominations for sound editing “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Rick and Morty,” and “BoJack Horseman.”

Tune in today at 2pm ET!

05/11/2022

How I Wrote No Country for Old Men | Coen Brothers' Writing Advice

Learn how the Coen Brothers adapted and wrote "No Country For Old Men"!

Join our Discord server and tell me what your favorite film is: https://discord.gg/xxTqXXd________________________Listen to the Coen Brothers break down how ...

05/10/2022

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Today at 2pm ET, Hulu's "The Dropout", Editor Susana Benaim joins Filmmaker U for a chat about her work, editing philosophies, and more!

Tune in to catch the conversation!

05/07/2022

Don't miss this! Filmmaker U is catching up with "Halo" & "Vikings" Editor Dan Briceno today at 2pm ET!

Dan Briceno is a Picture Editor born in Caracas, Venezuela and based in Toronto, Canada. He started his career as an Assistant Editor on a number of TV Series such as, "The Tudors," "The Borgias," and "Vikings."

He would go on to become a Picture Editor throughout his run on "Vikings," and his current credits include the Sci-fi series, "Halo" for Paramount+, and the Western series, "Billy The Kid" for MGM Epix. He is currently editing the dark comedy series, "The Consultant" starring Christoph Waltz, for Amazon Studios and MGM.

Learn about:
🎬 How Dan advanced his career to become an Editor
🎬 His editorial philosophies
🎬 His current work on Halo and more!

Catch the conversation here >> https://buff.ly/3KRwyqv

05/04/2022

Martin Scorsese on How He Directed Taxi Driver

Want to learn a thing or two from one of the greats? Here are 4 things you can learn from how Martin Scorsese directed Taxi Driver!

Hear from Martin Scorsese on directing his 1976 classic, Taxi Driver.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQTkqdSMJxBBXnjKGqwcHg?sub_confirmation=1Jo...

05/03/2022

Sight Sound & Story: Live: Behind the Lens: Shooting the Western Film

The western is one of the most popular film genres in American film history. Beginning in 1903 with Edwin Porter's "The Great Train Robbery," the western portrays a time and look that is uniquely American.

On May 26th, my replay of our January event will be streaming for a fresh take on this classic film genre! Cinematographers Mihai Malaimare Jr. and John Matyśiak discuss their creative process in filming "Old Henry" and "The Harder They Fall."

Sight Sound & Story: Live: Behind the Lens: Shooting the Western FilmModerator: Sean Weiner (Director of the Creative Culture program at the Jacob Burns Film...

04/30/2022

“I Think of the Digital Chip as a Film Stock”: DP Shawn Kim on Shooting Ozark ‘s Final Season | Filmmaker Magazine

"On a show like this that’s so motivated by the truth or deception of character, I absolutely needed to motivate every single source for sure. It had to be rooted in reality, but maybe amplified..."

DP Shawn Kim reflects on shooting Ozark's final season!

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04/28/2022

A look at Wes Anderson's symmetry and symmetrical editing process! https://buff.ly/3rQvAUy

04/27/2022

5 DAYS UNTIL LAUNCH! 🎬 Manhattan Edit Workshop's upcoming Six Week Intensive Editing workshop kicks off live online in just a few days on Monday 5/2!

Want to level up your post production and filmmaking skills? This workshop is for you!

Join us for SIX full weeks of intensive training in the art of editing!

Get all the details and reserve your spot here > https://buff.ly/2xCckBm

04/21/2022

Making the Grade: Color in TV and Film featuring Colorists Eric Whipp and Andrea Chlebak

Senior colorists Andrea Chlebak ("Watchmen," "Elysium," "An American Pickle") and Eric Whipp ("Mad Max: Fury Road," "Happy Feet," "Lego Movie 2: the Second Part") joined us recently to discuss color grading in television and film.

Catch the full conversation here:

Our monthly online event series Sight, Sound & Story: Live, continues in July with Colorists Andrea Chlebak and Eric Whipp with moderator Jason Druss.Sight S...

04/20/2022

"Wu-Tang: An American Saga" Editor Jon Chibnall Joins Filmmaker U!

Marvel's TV Series Editor Jon Chibnall Joins Filmmaker U! Join us this week for a great talked with Jon about his experiences on Marvel's TV Series, working with the RZA on "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" and much more!

04/19/2022

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Join Filmmaker U today at 2pm ET as Marvel's TV Series Editor Jon Chibnall chats with them about his experiences with Marvel, working with the RZA on "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" and much more!

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04/18/2022

Why Student Filmmakers Should Watch Movies with Subtitles On

Do you think watching movies with subtitles can help you become a better student of film and a stronger filmmaker?

Let's explore why watching movies with subtitles can help you become a better student of film and, as a result, a stronger filmmaker.

04/14/2022

Behind the Magic: The FX Simulation of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision

Dig into the magic behind the VFX of Marvel's "WandaVision" in this video from ILM!

Go Behind the Magic for a glimpse at the FX Simulation work that went into Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision”, streaming now on Disney+.Marvel Studios’ “WandaVisi...

04/12/2022

It’s Showtime: Getting Ready for 2022 NAB (Part One)

What to expect from the 2022 NAB Show as it returns to an in-person experience next week!

It seems like it's been forever since we had the chance to get on the NAB Show floor and honestly, I'm so ready! The people I've talked to are MORE than excited with the…

04/11/2022

Steven Soderbergh’s Next Indie Film ‘Experiment’: Blockchain Financing with Roman Coppola — Exclusive

Director Steven Soderbergh is providing a $300k grant through a blockchain-based nonprofit called Decentralized Pictures to help filmmakers with funding their projects!

Check out what the grant and the technology behind it are all about!

The filmmaker tells IndieWire why he’s providing a $300,000 grant to Coppola’s Decentralized Pictures for filmmakers to finish their films.

04/09/2022

Editor Sam Pollard on Giving Scenes a Second Chance in "Venus and Serena"

The legendary Editor Sam Pollard discusses giving scenes a second chance in "Venus and Serena"...

"As Editors, when we sit with the footage all day every day for months and months, we kind of start to feel ownership of the material..."

Editor Sam Pollard on giving scenes a second chance in "Venus and Serena." Recorded at "Sight, Sound & Story" on June 10, 2017.Sam Pollard is an accomplished...

04/07/2022

See how DP Michael Street caught the look of possession for the horror film "Unborn"! https://buff.ly/3u4KhoF

04/05/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Meta's "Quest for Fitness" -- CG Compositing and Grading for VR. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Tomorrow at 12pm PT, join the upcoming Los Angeles Post Production Group monthly meeting and discover how LA boutique production company Light Sail VR collaborated remotely with NYC post-production studio Dungeon Beach to create Meta’s “Quest for Fitness: Escape and Shape”, a high-end interactive VR project for Oculus headset!

You will get to discover how to do a remote grade where both the colorist and the client are wearing a VR headset!

Join the meeting at the link below!

Join the upcoming LAPPG monthly meeting and discover how LA boutique production company Lightsail VR collaborated remotely with NYC post-production studio Dungeon Beach to create Meta’s “Quest for Fitness: Escape and Shape”, a high-end interactive VR project for Oculus headset. You will get to...