Soft Lighting: How To Build A Covered Wagon
Author: Salvatore Interlandi, Interim Chair, Cinematography Department, New York Film Academy A covered wagon is a homemade soft light that is basically light sockets mounted to a strip of wood…
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May 28, 2014 | How To's
May 28, 2014 | Film
The Four Things You Need For A Successful Career In Dance
Author: Michelle Potterf, Chair, Dance Department, New York Film Academy So what does it take to have a successful career in dance? Hard Work First and foremost, it is hard work…
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May 28, 2014 | How To's
Trends In Photography Over The Last 15 Years
Author: Brian Dilg, Chair, Photography Department, New York Film Academy The last fifteen years have been giddy ones for photographic hardware and software manufacturers. The acceleration of affordable, high equality…
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May 28, 2014 | Film
Screenwriters To Look Out For In 2014 And Beyond
Let’s just get this out of the way: screenwriting is no easy field to break into. Sure, one could argue that holds true for any role in film and TV,…
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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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May 28, 2014 | How To's
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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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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May 28, 2014 | How To's
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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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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