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I’m looking for some opinions on what makes a good photographer. I know that there are many different opinions on this topic however, I’m curious to hear your opinions. In my opinion, a good photographer has an artistic spirit and knows his equipment inside and out.

Stock photos can be incredibly helpful to filmmaking students, as they provide a visual reference to help them develop their own ideas and bring a scene to life. There are several ways in which stock photos can be useful for students of filmmaking. One of the most important ways that stock...

Winter holidays are almost here. It’s a great time to be jolly and look forward for the family dinner, however, this is also a great opportunity to relax and learn. I am planning to read a book in this short break. I have been looking online for book suggestions. I have found a few books. I am...

I have previously started a debate, asking whether photography is a skill or a talent. Your insights have helped me understand that I do have a chance of becomming a good photographer if I work hard and study the art of photography. With this in mind, I am asking for your advice once again...

I have seen the work of many photographers and I am wondering how they manage to create such amazing compositions. I have tried to watch tutorials on youtube and recreate some great ideas...the result was far from theirs even though I have followed every step. Is photography a skill you can...

I have an assignment at Uni to tell a winter story. The challenge is to use only one actor and a smartphone. The story will be a short film, that will have between 3 to 5 minutes. Our teacher wants us to use our creativity and come up with something original. I was thinking maybe of a Christmas...

I was thinking that a person has a different behaviour in real life compared to a movie character. The dialogue has a different content and many little things such as being comfortable around your friends or family. In movies, the actor is a bit stiff and everything looks a bit too scripted...

Our teacher at Uni mentioned about the 8 elements of film however the class was over before he could go into further details. Would any of you be kind to explain what are the 8 elements of film?

I have been wondering what exactly is a "Unit Stills Photographer" and what is his purpose on the set. What is required to become a Unit Stills Photographer? What qualities and skills do you need to have for this? And what does the Unit Stills Photographer do on the set?

Good morning, student filmmakers from all over the world! @juliadoyle here has sparked my curiosity for Virtual Reality and I have started to as well, perform my own research. It is an emerging field and there is not so much information available out there, or maybe I do not know where to look...

I am currently on Summer break from Uni and I was thinking of getting a Summer job. I know that after I will graduate and I will start applying for jobs, the first thing I will get asked is “what is your experience?”. It is difficult to build up your experience when you have none. For this...

I am a student at Metfilm School in London, UK. I was wondering if there are other students from Metfilm School here that I could work together with to shoot a short film this summer. I don't have an idea yet of the plot. I am sure that if we gather a small group together, we can come up with...

In the past days, I have been wondering how does the Presumption of Innocence apply in the Film Industry. “The presumption of innocence is a legal principle that every person accused of any crime is considered innocent until proven guilty.” The practical example that I have in my mind is the...

Hello! Amy here. A complete beginner with little to no experience in what a drone is. I will purchase my first drone in the following month and I am worried that I will not be able to pilot it and crash it into the first tree. I know how silly this may sound for you. Trust me, the fear is real...