Based on the classic festive fairytale by ETA Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms follows the adventures of a young girl, Clara, who discovers a delightful new world of adorable mice, living toys, handsome soldiers – and something a little darker. The beautifully realized film boasts some incredible visual effects work, for which a significant amount of blue/green screen was used. Read on to find out how Ncam’s augmented reality solution played a key role both on set and in post-production.
It's that time of year to put together the list of some cool holiday gifts that will put a smile on the faces of the filmmakers in your life. From new gear to must-have accessories, here are our top gift picks for this holiday season.
Film school is an opportunity to sharpen your creative skills and become immersed in your craft. It’s a space to learn the principles and basics of movie making while searching to find your own original voice. As an aspiring filmmaker, being surrounded by your classmates will expose you to countless genres, personalities, and styles. However, with thousands of film schools around the globe, it’s important you pick the right one.
Minding The Gap is a fascinating coming of age documentary featuring the adventures of a group of young male friends as they skate around their hometown in Illinois. But the film is far more than a celebration of skateboarding as a sport and a subculture – it’s also an exploration of male friendship and masculinity crafted by the young men who actually lived it.
Lighting is the secret weapon in any production; it sets the scene and tells the audience how they should be feeling with dramatic lighting effects generating intrigue. On lower-budget productions it can also position them and tell them where they are; warmer light with added gels can create a rich chocolate tone to be used in period dramas for example.
Since its creation in 2006, many different skills have been showcased on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” While the majority of winners have been singers and musicians - acrobats, ventriloquists, mentalists, magicians, choirs, comedians, dancers, and countless other acts have also graced the AGT stage which has called Hollywood’s iconic Dolby Theatre home for the last three seasons, each supported by a specialized creative team.
Movies educate people and often share stories of the past. If you’re a film lover, then you know how powerful setting is in telling any story on the screen. Directors choose certain locations because they evoke certain feelings in the audience or connect with the past.
Storytelling is a major part of the entertainment business, and movie production relies heavily on marketing and media that tells captivating stories to promote movies and other mediums. For success in this industry, it’s essential that professionals develop storytelling skills that effectively engage and capture audiences.
Jessica Sonneborn is an American actress, writer, director and stunt double, who you may recognize from her starring roles in Bloody Bloody Bible Camp and Dorothy and the Witches of Oz. But aside from being a highly sought after horror actress, she tapped into her interest in filmmaking and has landed her additional titles such as Producer and Director. She talked exclusively about her experience in "the biz."
Information tech is taking off in Hollywood. Along with a myriad of other industries, big data analytics and information technologies are changing Tinseltown. To hit the right consumers and communicate well, today's producers must make more use of evolving big data technologies. The innovation can aid in production as well as ethical decision-making.
