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Drone Over NALIP Luncheon with Rita Moreno and One Day At A Time cast

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I took out my cell phone as a drone flew over the NALIP Media Summit this past Saturday in Hollywood. I uploaded the video to YouTube, which has gotten over 800 views.  ‪#‎ NALIP‬  asked to use part of the clip for the creation of this video. Best part was seeing and hearing Rita Moreno's reaction. The unedited YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/47p8-cG98gg   ‪#‎ createwithus‬ ‪#‎ nalipmediasummit‬   ‪#‎ wemoveyouforward‬   ‪#‎ latinocontentcreators‬

Which movies have the best cinematography?

Read Suryanarayana Maddu 's answer to Which movies have the best cinematography? on Quora For a film that oscillates between fantasy and reality , the cinematography was the biggest asset for the movie. While many of  Life of Pi ’s most remarkable images were animated in a computer, they would have felt false and out of place if not for the efforts of Claudio Mirand .

Attack of the Crab Monster (1957) Directed by Roger Corman

Attack of the Crab Monster (1957) Directed by Roger Corman Opening crawl: You are about to land in a lonely zone of terror... on an uncharted atoll in the Pacific! You are part of The Second Scientific Expedition dispatched to this mysterious bit of Coral reef and volcanic rock. The first group has disappeared without a trace! Your job is to find out why! There have been rumors about this strange atoll... frightening rumors about happenings way out beyond the laws of nature... Martha Hunter: Jim, you don't know what's down there! Dr. James Carson: What could be other than earth, water and few land crabs? Directed by Roger Corman in 1957

7 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN 30 DAYS TO MAKE MORE MONEY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY

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7 THINGS YOU CAN DO IN 30 DAYS TO MAKE MORE MONEY IN THE FILM INDUSTRY BY  IAIN ALEXANDER  / 29 MAY 2016 Having a successful career in the film industry today requires more than just being able to produce films or perform on screen. Talent is important however it is not enough to get a foot in the door or make a living. Below are some of the key things that are necessary in order to create opportunities for career progression and personal success in a competitive industry. LEARN HOW TO SELL The fundamental principle of selling is something that a majority of people are never taught in school, at university or even on a specialized filmmaking course. Whether you’re looking to succeed as an actor, film director, producer, writer or in any other field for that matter, being able to sell yourself, and what you offer is vital. Even if you are the best filmmaker of the last half century, have made incredible contributions to society through art and performance, without the abi

Something Sketchy: A Beginner’s Guide to Storyboarding | Pond5

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Something Sketchy: A Beginner’s Guide to Storyboarding | Pond5 Inspiration   ,   Pro Tips  Something Sketchy: A Beginner’s Guide to Storyboarding By Jim Penola I’m a firm believer that artists’ roles aren’t specific to their chosen concentration, or even their natural inclination. Whether you’re an illustrator, author, photographer, actor, or musician, you no doubt find some measure of solace in creative expression. Storyboarding is a great way to encourage that, as it’s far more approachable than, say, painting or life drawing. Plus, the stakes aren’t as high with storyboards since,  as I’ve mentioned before , they’re a means to an end, and not “the end” itself. So whether you’re ready to map out a feature film, or just curious how to pick up the practice, here’s everything you need to know to get started! Draw Your Own Boxes

"No matter what they say, no matter how they comport themselves, the only way we ever come to know characters in depth is through their choices under pressure."

"No matter what they say, no matter how they comport themselves, the only way we ever come to know characters in depth is through their choices under pressure."   - Robert McKee

"If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write."

"If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write." - Somerset Maugham

"Half my life is an act of revision." - John Irving

"Half my life is an act of revision." - John Irving

De Palma on Hitchcock and the current state of the film industry

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http://www.indiewire.com/2016/06/brian-de-palma-documetary-hollywood-tv-noah-baumbach-jake-paltrow-1201683547/ No American filmmaker has enjoyed as many diverse career stages as  Brian De Palma . From the early countercultural perspective of “Greetings” and “Hi, Mom,” he dovetailed into deliciously stylized Hitchcock homages with “Sisters,” “Obsession” and “Carrie.” The next decade’s highlights included a pair of seminal gangster movies, “Scarface” and “The Untouchables,” followed by the ultimate conquering of the blockbuster arena with “Mission: Impossible.” But  De Palma  has faced his disappointments as well, from “Bonfire of the Vanities” to “Snake Eyes” and “Mission to Mars.” And these days, he’s working on a radically smaller scale: His last two features, “Redacted” and “Passion,” were both limited releases made on small budgets. Many of these ups and downs are recounted in “De Palma,”  a new documentary  co-directed by Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow that opens in New York