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The Life and Work of Irving Penn
By Phineas Upham Irving Penn was born to Russian-Jewish parents in Plainfield New Jersey in 1917. Penn was artistically inclined and studied at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art. There, he became adept at drawing, painting, graphic and industrial art. His teacher was Alexey Brodovitch, who’s connections at Harper’s Bazaar would prove advantageous to…
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Managing a Productive Rehearsal for Stage or Film
Summary: A productive rehearsal can keep pacing on set fast and ready for shooting. When you’re filming a production, it’s important for actors to have some time to work together on their scenes and run lines. Rehearsing helps everyone get acquainted with the space, and for other actors to build some camaraderie and anticipation on…
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Some Tips on Finding Your First Editing Gig
Post production is in demand, especially as CGI becomes cheaper than creating real set pieces. CGI has come a long way from the 90s, and digital effects can add significant depth to a scene. Today’s actors are even becoming familiar with green screen acting. That makes editors and effects people some of the most highly…
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A Tip for Book to Movie Adaptations
Written by: Charles Matthau Summary: Think a book is un-filmable? These tips might make you reconsider. As a first-time director, or even someone with a movie or two on their demo reel, you will find yourself in a position where you take whatever project comes your way. One of the trends you’ll find is that…
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Tips to Cast a Low-Budget Film
There are certain elements that make a good indie film great. Indie films are passion productions that frequently feature engaging scripts and excellent camera work. Talent is another crucial component, but securing great talent can be quite the challenge. You can devote long stretches of time to searching for an actor that is just right,…
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Look the Part for the Big Game
By Soccer Garage In households throughout the world, nothing compares to the day when the big match is on. Families all over the globe will gather around their televisions, bars and restaurants will become swollen to the doors with ardent fans, people will tune out the world with their headphones so they can listen to…
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Gear Up for the Big Game in Style
By Soccer Garage Although the World Cup has finally come to an end, there is still plenty of soccer (or football) to be watched. So even if you weren’t cheering for Germany, you can still feel like a winner in the months to come. However, no matter how good your team is, you’ll have that…
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Look like a Champ On and Off the Pitch
By Soccer Garage When it comes to the game of soccer, there are those who play it, those who love it and those who live it. Which one are you? Being the first two is pretty easy. Even playing it doesn’t have to be the biggest challenge if you are only kind of into the…