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Sci Fi Short Film: Keeping The Science Fiction Elements Quiet
Lights Online Film School recently had the opportunity to chat with Connor Hurley about his 11 minute short sci fi film “The Naturalist”. You can find the in-depth interview below. But first watch the...
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Launching Our New Music Video Course
At 12:01 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, August 1, 1981, a new television network rocketed into existence, airing footage from NASA’s first Space Shuttle launch with footage from the launch of Apollo 11,...
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Screenwriting: What is a Scene?
One of the most important technical elements of a screenplay are the scene headings, also known as “sluglines”, which denote where and when the action of a scene is taking place. Some examples include:...
View ArticleUsing Voiceover in your Film or Screenplay – Is Voiceover Over?
“The Whos down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot…” the narrator in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas tells us. He continues to carry us through the entire story – letting us know what has happened, when...
View Article180 Degree Rule and Other Shot Sequence Tips
TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to the Lights Film School video tutorial on the 180 degree rule and other shot sequencing tips. But before we begin we’d like to take a moment to show you our lighting setup for...
View ArticleBest DSLR Shoulder Mount: Why & When to Use a Rig
Since DSLR video cameras are incredibly light and not very ergonomically friendly for handheld work, using them without some type of stabilization system can render many of your shots unusable do to...
View ArticleHow to Use A Shoulder Rig: Filmmaking Tutorial
Visit Cinemecanix to learn more about their shoulder rigs We’ve also written another article about the best shoulder mounts for DSLR cameras. TRANSCRIPT: Hello and welcome to the Lights Film School...
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10 Best Books on Filmmaking for Beginners
10 Best Books on Filmmaking for Beginners A required reading list to kickstart your filmmaking journey. DISCOVER MORE with our online filmmaking course. Here’s what’s worth reading. What books should...
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7 Books by Famous Filmmakers to Inspire You
7 Books by Famous Filmmakers to Inspire You A recommended reading list in support of your filmmaking journey. DISCOVER MORE with our online filmmaking course. More books worth reading. If you’re...
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5 Must-Read Textbooks for Filmmaking Students
5 Must-Read Textbooks for Filmmaking Students An academic reading list to deepen your study of directing, cinematography, and sound in film. DISCOVER MORE with our online filmmaking course....
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