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Film: Internet Resources

Websites

Film Analysis - Yale University resource providing a grounding for understanding film, from definitions of basic terms to explaining standard types of shooting.

Film & Digital Times - Bimonthly publication focusing on technology used in motion picture production. Published and edited by cinematographer and professor Jon Fauer, it covers techniques and technology, style and strategies, and tips and trends in the field

Film Riot - From filmmaker Ryan Connolly, Film Riot covers all things filmmaking through podcasts, a web series, videos, and articles

Videomaker - Consumer magazine featuring an extensive “learn” section, covering everything from lighting to editing, in addition to a podcast and technology reviews. Note: Some aspects of the site require a subscription

Online Magazines

Filmmaker Magazine - Quarterly publication covering independent films and filmmaking

Documentary Magazine - From the International Documentary Association, features the online version of the IDA’s publication

IndieWire - Covers the business of art and entertainment, from Hollywood to film festivals

VFX Voice - From the Visual Effects Society, publishes quarterly news and features on the VFX industry

Podcasts

The Business - Hosted by NPR member station KCRW, covers industry news and features interviews with directors, producers, writers, and actors

Indie Film Hustle - A weekly podcast, interviews industry professionals and legendary filmmakers to cover every aspect of the filmmaking process

The Cutting Room - Hosted by professor and editor Gordon Burkell, who interviews editors to learn their techniques, ideas, and approaches to film editing

Filmmaker Toolkit - From IndieWire, covers screenwriting to film language to cinematography

Go Creative Show - Hosted by director Ben Consoli, who interviews cinematographers, production designers, directors, and producers


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