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Binge Viewing And The Television Renaissance
May 28, 2014 | Film

Binge Viewing And The Television Renaissance

Author: Mike Civille, Chair, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles In recent years, consumers have seen exciting new levels of quality television programming. Binge viewing has become the…

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Q&A With Adam Moore & Adam Finer On Screenwriting Careers
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Adam Moore & Adam Finer On Screenwriting Careers

Recently we sat down with Adam Moore, Associate Chair of Screenwriting, and Adam Finer, Chair of Industry Outreach & Professional Development, both based at the New York Film Academy’s Burbank…

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Oh No! Not Another Article About Audition Monologues
May 28, 2014 | Film

Oh No! Not Another Article About Audition Monologues

Author: Denis McCourt, MFA Associate Chair, Performing Arts Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles Having auditioned thousands of Actors and heard thousands of monologues over the years, here are…

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Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy
May 28, 2014 | Film

Q&A With Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Dept., New York Film Academy

Q: What is the first lesson to learn in becoming a successful photographer? BD: Photography is a highly technical medium, but every aspect of your technique has to become second…

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HDRI: Getting The Effect Of Live Action Lighting In Animation
May 28, 2014 | Film

HDRI: Getting The Effect Of Live Action Lighting In Animation

Author: Mark Sawicki, Co-Chair, Animation Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles One of the most challenging effects to recreate in animation is live action lighting. This has most commonly been…

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How To Make A Film That Sucks
May 28, 2014 | Film

How To Make A Film That Sucks

Author: Michael Sandoval, Co-Chair, Filmmaking Department, New York Film Academy Let’s say you’re between the ages of 16 and 30 and you’ve never made a film. Some rich guy comes…

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13 Tips On Surviving In The Acting Industry
May 28, 2014 | Film

13 Tips On Surviving In The Acting Industry

Author: Lynda Goodfriend, Chair, Acting Department, New York Film Academy Los Angeles There are literally thousands of actors in Hollywood trying to “make it.” According to union statistics, approximately 80%…

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Self-Distribution In Today’s Marketplace
May 28, 2014 | Film

Self-Distribution In Today’s Marketplace

Author: Neal Weisman, Co-Chair, Producing Department, New York Film Academy The world of film distribution has literally blown up in the last few years. The traditional distribution system, that was…

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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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