Like a good sports referee, the best VFX Artist’s work will often go unnoticed. Yet they are key to creating a smooth flowing, blockbuster hit or TV show. A VFX Artist’s job is to use computer software to create engaging motion graphics and animation that enhances the final image. Most of their work is typically […]
An actor’s perspective: Things I wish I’d known sooner.
Author: Zack Whyel Zack Whyel is an American Actor and Skateboarder. Born in Laurinburg, NC and raised in Concord, NC. Zack has been featured in Hit TV Shows, Movies and Magazines. A part of SAG/AFTRA represented by Luciano Reeves Talent for Commercial in California and CAROLINA TALENT Across the Board in NC . Zack Host […]
What is a Clapperboard anyway?
Take one! Clack! So what exactly is that board they smack shut just before calling “action” on a movie set? It’s a part of filmmaking that most people have seen before but few fully understand its purpose. So here it is…. Syncing Images & Audio First, the object in question is called a clapperboard or […]
Hollywood shoots entire movie on budget mirrorless camera
Have a movie idea? Technological innovations have made it possible to create Hollywood level films using a smart phone or a DSLR, transforming the landscape of the industry. Shooting on a budget is nothing new for amateur and Indy filmmakers, but filming on a phone was. In 2015, Tangerine, a movie shot using only an iPhone, […]
Charlotte, NC Film Company: Our Process
In this article we’ll walk you through the three main stages of film-making. Whether you’re creating a 15-second TV commercial or a feature length Hollywood movie, the basic steps are always the same: pre-production, production, and post-production. 1. Pre-Production Set Goals Before we pick up a camera, it’s important to know precisely the story we’re […]
5 Things not to do on a Movie Set
Starting a career in the film industry is stressful because there are so many unwritten rules that can only be mastered through experience. The determination to quickly learn the ropes will enable you to avoid doing things on the set that might get you fired, but some rookie mistakes are simply the result of the […]