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Flipbook Animation: Techniques & Mind-Blowing Examples
June 5, 2014 | Film

Flipbook Animation: Techniques & Mind-Blowing Examples

The motion picture industry came into being in the 1890s, and the technology of making movies has changed dramatically since then. In the late 1920s, movies began to have sound,…

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How To Get Started In Aerial Drone Cinematography
June 5, 2014 | Film

How To Get Started In Aerial Drone Cinematography

Cinematography is the photography of moving pictures, and one of the most revolutionary changes in the technology of cinematography is the move from analog to digital film. In turn, one…

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Print vs Broadcast Journalism: Understanding The Differences
June 5, 2014 | Film

Print vs Broadcast Journalism: Understanding The Differences

Journalism began as a print media and remained as such until the invention of radio and television in the 20th century. Journalism that provides information over radio, television – and…

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Instantly Become More Photogenic: Try Squinching
June 5, 2014 | Film

Instantly Become More Photogenic: Try Squinching

Let’s try an experiment. Hop on Facebook and look at your friends’ photos. Open up your family album and look at the eyes. Do you ever get the sense that…

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Duet Acting: An Inexpensive Way To Hone Your Acting Skills
June 3, 2014 | Film

Duet Acting: An Inexpensive Way To Hone Your Acting Skills

An effective technique for actors to sharpen their acting skills is duet acting. In duet acting, two actors pair off and act out a short script. Although duet acting is…

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Read Your Way To Success: The Best Screenwriting Blogs
June 3, 2014 | Film

Read Your Way To Success: The Best Screenwriting Blogs

In an industry based on the ability to write consistently and well, it should come as no surprise that there are countless blogs available online for aspiring screenwriters of all…

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How To Write A Video Game Script: Take A Cue From Literature
June 1, 2014 | Film

How To Write A Video Game Script: Take A Cue From Literature

While not all games employ a narrative structure to provide their plot, for a lot of gamers, story is vital for getting your teeth into a good game. A good…

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NYFA’s Broadcast Journalism Courses: Common Questions Answered
May 28, 2014 | Film

NYFA’s Broadcast Journalism Courses: Common Questions Answered

Author: Bill Einreinhofer, Chair, Broadcast Journalism Department, New York Film Academy Q. What is Broadcast Journalism? A. Today the term “Broadcast Journalism” encompasses a wide variety of media forms. There is…

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Musical Theatre And The Hollywood Inspiration
May 28, 2014 | Film

Musical Theatre And The Hollywood Inspiration

Author: Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Department, New York Film Academy In past eras, musical theatre trends were predominantly linked to styles of music and the vision of a few…

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