Who is the Head Electrician on a Film Set? The gaffer is the head electrician. This means that they are in charge of all the lighting personnel. How they got this name, I have absolutely no clue – but rumor has it that the name gaffer predates the sound era in a time when electricity […]
Art department in movie terms means the section of a production’s crew concerned with visual artistry. Working under the supervision of the production designer and/or art director, the art department is responsible for arranging the overall look of the film (i.e. modern/high-tech, rustic, Victorian, etc.) as desired by the film director. Individual positions within in […]
If climbing to the top of the film world and becoming a movie star were easily done than the world would be full of a lot more movie stars. It’s the rare person who hasn’t dreamt of fame at fortune at some point in his or her life. Most of us decide to put those […]
Many filmmakers who begin their journey for financing their idea or script don’t realize that you can film your project from just a few thousand dollars to several million. Obviously, with films now budgeting out for well over 100 million, these amounts are but a pittance compared to what it could cost. Several projects did […]
Finding financing for independent films can be difficult, though there are certain steps that can be taken and some tips on how a new director can find potential investors for a film project. Traditionally, filmmakers worked with major studios to help provide the necessary investment of money for the equipment, crew, and everything else needed […]
Much like other technical aspects of filmmaking, becoming a makeup artist often does not involve enrollment at film school. The artistry and craft that is needed to work with makeup to create striking appearances, bizarre alterations to human features, and monstrous abominations straight from a nightmare are not typically learned from filmmakers. Makeup requires artistic […]
Do I need a Film Editing Degree to Get a Job in the Industry? Film Connection graduate Michael Jessop Perhaps you’re considering a career as a film editor, and you’re wondering whether you need to go to college and earn a film editing degree. Editing is both a technical skill and a creative one; you […]
Do you have to go to Film School to become a Set Dresser? For many people interested in becoming a set dresser, film school can seem like a somewhat obvious and straightforward path to breaking into the industry. While film school can offer some benefits for future set dressers, it will typically also offer classes […]
How Much Does Film School Really Cost? What film schools really cost above the tuition that they typically advertise to prospective students may come as something of a surprise to most students. While there is not necessarily a concentrated effort on the part of most film schools to deceive students, it simply comes down to […]
What does an Art Director do? An art director on a film production is one of the most important individuals with regard to the ultimate aesthetic sensibility and look of the final film. He or she typically works with other concept artists, special effects artists, set designers and dressers, costume makers, and the director and producers on […]
Which LA Film School is Right for me? If you’re looking at trying to break into Hollywood as a film producer or film director, chances are you’ve been trying to decide on the right Los Angeles film school. Understandably, there are many from which to choose, ranging from full college undergraduate and graduate programs (like […]
DO I NEED TO GO TO FILM SCHOOL? If you want to be a filmmaker, it might surprise you to know that not everyone in the film industry went to film school. There are, in fact, quite a few successful directors who never received formal training—including James Cameron, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, David Fincher and […]
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