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Dave Chapelle Interview “I’m Not Crazy…”

Way before there was Key and Peele, Kroll Show, and Inside Amy Schumer, Dave Chappelle ruled the non-Saturday-night sketch-comedy scene. But in 2005, he walked…

The Fiction WriterJanuary 26, 2018

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2 of Alfred Hitchcock’s Best Interviews On Suspense

The Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock (UK, 1899-1980) is undeniably the world's most famous film director. His name has become synonymous with the cinema, and…

The Fiction WriterJanuary 19, 2018

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How to Make Your Short Film Look Cinematic

How Do You Get That "Film Look"? Probably the most common question amongst all indie filmmakers. So what is "the film look" exactly? We can…

The Fiction WriterDecember 22, 2017

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Create an Animated Scribble Effect With Your Video

Animated Scribble Effect If you're looking for a way to spice up a scene in your short film (depending on the genre) or music video…

The Fiction WriterDecember 21, 2017

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25 Glitch Presets For Your Video, Images & Text Effects

Glitch Preset Effects Glitch effects have always been a powerful simple effect when used correctly. Music videos, movies, presentations, the list goes on. While you…

The Fiction WriterDecember 19, 2017

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4 Cool Hollywood Sets Behind the Scenes

Stunts, Car Crashes & Explosions Michael Bay has made a very profitable living blowing things up. With a flair for staging visually flashy blockbuster mayhem, Michael…

The Fiction WriterDecember 10, 2017

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5 Free Glitch Presets For Your Next Project

Looking For Glitches? Download these free adobe premiere glitch presets if you're looking to shake up your project with this popular effect. Easy to use…

The Fiction WriterDecember 5, 2017

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Filming a Fight Scene…the Right Way

Wanna Fight? A well made fight scene can make or break an action scene. Not only are they risky to film (lots of actors have…

The Fiction WriterOctober 29, 2017

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Disguise Your Voice With Creepy Effect

There may be some situations where you need to disguise your voice or a character's voice in your production. Check out this cool tip on…

The Fiction WriterOctober 21, 2017

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How Much Do People Make on a $200 Million Movie?

How Much Does Everyone Get Paid? Check out this hypothetical movie budget put together by Vanity Fair. While everything on this may not be 100%…

The Fiction WriterOctober 6, 2017

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Robert Rodriguez: Storyboarding and Planning a Film Shoot

Robert Rodriguez: Ten More Minutes - The Anatomy of a Shoot Out Go behind the scenes with Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Once Upon a Time…

The Fiction WriterOctober 4, 2017

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Christopher Nolan Talks “Dunkirk”

Christopher Nolan is one of the most successful director, producer, and screenwriters working currently today. His work has made him one of the highest-grossing directors…

The Fiction WriterSeptember 26, 2017

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The Making of Moto-Terminators (Terminator Salvation 2009)

A quick look behind the scenes on how the Moto-Terminator was created discussed by the cast and crew.Here's two of the best scenes with the…

The Fiction WriterSeptember 22, 2017

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Movies That Inspired Quentin Tarantino

In the below clip writer/director Quentin Tarantino talks with AFI Conservatory Dean Richard Gladstein and AFI Fellows at the AFI Conservatory's Opening Day on August 21,…

The Fiction WriterSeptember 21, 2017

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Coolest Zoom Shots Used in Movies

A zoom is not really a "camera move" and it doesn't require the camera itself to move at all. Zooming means adjusting the focal length…

The Fiction WriterSeptember 20, 2017

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Martin Scorsese’s Thoughts on Stanley Kubrick

What Does Scorsese Think About Kubrick? In the below video, Martin Scorsese speaks about his thoughts on Stanley Kubrick movies and the impact it had…

The Fiction WriterSeptember 19, 2017

Filmmaking Tips & Tricks

Dave Chapelle Interview “I’m Not Crazy…”

2 of Alfred Hitchcock’s Best Interviews On Suspense

How to Make Your Short Film Look Cinematic

Create an Animated Scribble Effect With Your Video

25 Glitch Presets For Your Video, Images & Text Effects

4 Cool Hollywood Sets Behind the Scenes

5 Free Glitch Presets For Your Next Project

Filming a Fight Scene…the Right Way

Disguise Your Voice With Creepy Effect

How Much Do People Make on a $200 Million Movie?

Robert Rodriguez: Storyboarding and Planning a Film Shoot

Christopher Nolan Talks “Dunkirk”

The Making of Moto-Terminators (Terminator Salvation 2009)

Movies That Inspired Quentin Tarantino

Coolest Zoom Shots Used in Movies

Martin Scorsese’s Thoughts on Stanley Kubrick

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~ James Cameron

Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director. Everything after that you’re just negotiating your budget and your fee.