A Retrospective Look at the Works of Gordon Willis
This week began on sad note, as we learned of the passing of legendary cinematographer Gordon Willis, ASC. Many consider him the father of modern cinematography, and he is noted for…
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May 22, 2014
May 21, 2014
15 Signs You Went to New York Film Academy
Whether you studied at the original campus in Union Square, SoHo, the new Battery Park building, Universal Studios, or one of the many locations around the world, if you attended…
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May 20, 2014
Remembering Cinematography’s Prince of Darkness
A cinematographer occupies a unique position in the creation of a film in that he or she must translate a director’s vision into shots that are both in service to…
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May 19, 2014
Changing with the Times: The Evolution of Wolfenstein
Tomorrow sees the release of Wolfenstein the New Order, the latest iteration of the legendary Wolfenstein franchise. While many gamers of a certain age will fondly remember the fast-paced kill-or-be-killed…
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May 16, 2014
Kooky Kaiju: A Look at Some of Godzilla’s Most Outlandish Monsters
When it was announced that the latest reboot of the Godzilla franchise would center around the film’s titular character battling other creatures, you could almost hear the collective shriek of…
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May 15, 2014
NYFA’s Director of Veterans Affairs to Air Documentary on AHC Films
Some exciting news for student and indie documentary filmmakers: AHC FILMS, will be a new television home for documentary projects dedicated to heroes and people who have helped shaped the…
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May 14, 2014
How H.R. Giger Changed the Way We See Aliens
It’s hardly an understatement to say that H.R. Giger, who died on Monday at the age of 74, permanently altered the way Hollywood depicts aliens. When his frightening and singular…
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May 13, 2014
DGA Training Program Chair Speaks at NYFA LA
Special guest Darrell Woodard, co-chair of The Directors Guild of America’s Training Program for the west coast, recently visited the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He talked to…
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May 13, 2014
Photography Students Keep Their Own Canon or Nikon HDSLR
The starting point for any photographer is to purchase a quality camera. While it is not the only aspect of photography that will yield quality work, it is clearly an…
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