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On 12, Sep 2015 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Interactive Story Television Web Writing | By BSG
It’s All About Story
It is all about story. In fact, without great story telling, what else is there…in practically any medium? A film without a story is like a road trip without a map…oh sure, it may be great fun for part of the trip, it may be disaster for the rest. You think James Cameron or J.K. Rowlings start a project without a map…a plan…? In its simplest form, story simply attracts us, leads and compels us down a path, and concludes the journey with a resolution.
On 12, Sep 2015 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Interactive Story Television Writing | By BSG
Writing
The key to good writing is…writing. Lots and lots of writing. That was rule number one repeated daily by my college Journalism Professor…and then my Creative Writing Professor. I believed it then and I believe it now. Like most skills, writing requires practice and discipline…for most of us, it takes time, commitment…a labor of love…
On 12, Sep 2015 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Graphics Writing | By BSG
Film
‘Film’ is really a ubiquitous (and ambiguous) term for endeavors including filmmaking, even though barely half the feature motion pictures nominated for an Academy Award actually used ‘film’. In reality, the heritage of motion pictures is at the quintessential center of creating a motion picture in terms of the process and medium.
On 26, Dec 2013 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Music Story Television Writing | By BSG
Awards Season
We’ve added the results for many of the top filmmaking awards groups that have already been recognized this awards season as a nominee or winner. The ‘read more’ link will show you the list of awards season updates. We have also included film music list of composer’s or performer’s music recognized by other notable online organizations that publish yearly ‘best of’ polls or votes for the film music category.
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On 08, Dec 2011 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Photography Web Writing | By BSG
Drive
At the core of most of us is drive…some force, passion or purpose that propels us toward our destination and motivates us to attain our goals or reach our desired outcome. For some, drive may describe their chosen profession…so its just everyday work day in and day out. For others, its all about passion…doing what is inside them and getting it out in a form that excites and motivates them and their audience.
On 08, Dec 2011 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Music Photography Web Writing | By BSG
Through the Lens
Everyone sees the world through the lens…literally and figuratively. Your own personal lens is simply a description of the context or framework within which you see things…you may view someone at work differently than you might view them out of that context…like at a party or walking down the sidewalk.
On 08, Dec 2011 | No Comments | In Filmmaking Photography | By BSG
Behind the Camera
Its not just about technology and equipment…working behind the camera requires creative vision and discipline along with numerous other talents, not just the newest whiz bang gizmos. The possibilities are virtually limitless considering the power and precision of modern digital equipment…not to mention the falling price of very capable equipment…none of which will make great results if the person behind the camera doesn’t have the chops to get them.
