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Best Film Locations In NYC
May 30, 2014 | Film

Best Film Locations In NYC

For many film fans and aspiring filmmakers, their first exposure to the varied and historic streets and sights of New York City is on screen in the many movies and…

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Dance Fitness: Three "Get Fit Quick" Methods To Avoid
May 28, 2014 | Film

Dance Fitness: Three "Get Fit Quick" Methods To Avoid

Author: Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Department, New York Film Academy There are no short cuts to losing weight or toning your body. Dancers are always looking for ways to improve their…

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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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The Lifeblood of Broadcast Journalism (Hint: It’s Not Technology)
May 28, 2014 | Film

The Lifeblood of Broadcast Journalism (Hint: It’s Not Technology)

Author: Bill Einreinhofer, Chair, Broadcast Journalism Department, New York Film Academy At first glance, talking about Broadcast Journalism means discussing technology. Microprocessor-based HD cameras produce stunning images. Nonlinear editing software…

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Q&A With Andrea Swift, Chair, Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Andrea Swift, Chair, Documentary Filmmaking, New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful documentary filmmaker? AS: Story. Story. Story. Tell a good story well—and cinematically—and the film world is your oyster….

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How Can I Own My Producing Project?
May 28, 2014 | Film

How Can I Own My Producing Project?

Author: Neal Weisman, Co-Chair, Producing Department, New York Film Academy It is a core principle that producers must own their projects. In order to move successfully through the producing process,…

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How To Calibrate The Physical Expression Of A Song
May 28, 2014 | Film

How To Calibrate The Physical Expression Of A Song

Author: Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Department, New York Film Academy To sing a song in the musical theatre is to move beyond the simple presentation of the tonal elements…

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Q&A With Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Mark Olsen, Chair, Musical Theatre Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: How do I know if I can succeed as a professional Musical Theatre performer? MO: As anyone will tell you, there are simply no formulas or guarantees in the…

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What Is The Best Clay To Use For Clay Animation?
May 28, 2014 | Film

What Is The Best Clay To Use For Clay Animation?

Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles One way to jump into animation quickly without great expenditure is to use stop motion technique to animate clay…

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