Jessi Dean, a highly accomplished professional in film and TV hair design, served as the hair department head for the Nat Geo series Genius: MLK/X. Her extensive experience and expertise were important in authentically portraying the iconic figures of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Dean's role involved meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, ensuring that the hairstyles reflected the era's sociological and political context, but she also cared deeply about accurately reflecting period Black hairstyles while also protecting the hair of the cast. We emailed with Dean abo ..read more

Melanie Jones, the talented production designer behind the critically acclaimed series Painkiller, has made a significant impact in the world of production design, transforming both stage and screen with her creative vision. With a rich background that spans theater, film, and television, Melanie brings a unique perspective on the art of crafting immersive environments that bring stories to life. In this insightful conversation, we delve into Melanie's journey from early set designs to leading major productions, exploring the meticulous research and imaginative processes that fuel her work ..read more

Makeup department head Sharon Tabb has a world of practical experience she brings to every project. She began, as a lot of makeup artists do regardless of their ultimate destination, at a department store counter. That experience, as far as it might be from a television set, prepped her to work in the world of film and TV in a unique way—including giving her the soft skills necessary to work with talent. Tabb helped build the world of the lauded Sterlin Harjo/Taika Waititi show, Reservation Dogs, which featured a cast of fresh-faced young Indigenous characters and their adult guardians. The ..read more

Who doesn’t love a good Snorricam shot? We’ve seen this technique pulled off by many film directors over the years, but while it’s good for certain reflexive narrative moments, it’s mostly found its home in action cinema. And that’s where we find its most recent use in this cool behind-the-scenes feature shared by Sony showcasing how a Snorricam-esque rig was used on the most recent Bad Boys film ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’. Let’s take a look at this rig and explore how it could be an inspiration for your own action cinematography. The Snorricam Rides Again See on Instagram We’ve covered Sno ..read more

Written by Patrick VanZandt About five years ago I started writing what would become my feature film debut, Addy Daddy. I was a junior in college and had only written one other feature script before, but this was the one I was actually going to make. My goal was to use the budget for my student thesis film to make a “real” movie; a feature film that could unquestionably play in theaters. A film that looked, sounded and felt way more expensive than it was. In hindsight, I think I was about 95 percent successful in doing this—maybe that is why Addy Daddy got selected to screen in the main comp ..read more

Well, that was fast. Just a few weeks after Canon announced its new EOS C400 camera we have news that ARRI has already released its own support system for the C400. And while of course Canon does offer its own handle and support options, and other rigs likely becoming available from other brands soon too, this is big news for those familiar with the ARRI name and the brand’s great support systems for other cameras. So, if you’re interested in possibly investing in the new EOS C400 and want to consider some different support options, here are the highlights of this new ARRI C400 system. ARRI ..read more

Sometimes, when you need to learn some filmmaking lessons, it's best to turn all the way back to the classics. And I mean the William Shakespeare classics. Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, is a masterpiece filled with iconic scenes that continue to inspire storytellers to this day. Of course, the best and most important one is the balcony scene. Let's delve into three key takeaways from this iconic scene that can elevate your filmmaking prowess. Watch the 'Romeo & Juliet' Balcony Scene with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley I love watching Josh O'Conn ..read more

Along the journey, the two friends confront past mistakes and contemplate their futures. We spoke with editor Max Goldblatt about his approach to editing the heartfelt comedy using Adobe Creative Cloud tools. This was his first experience with the Productions feature in Adobe Premiere Pro, which enabled him and his team to stay organized and synchronized by easily sharing project files. He has since continued to use Productions for larger projects that require seamless collaboration among a large team! Additionally, Frame.io was an essential part of the process — using it to share dailies wi ..read more

Written By Ashleigh Hairston Years ago, Brian Stack, a veteran writer on Conan, once said in a workshop, “It’s never going to happen the way you think it’s going to happen.” The “it,” being success. That “breakout” moment. The thing dreams are made of. I had zero intentions of going into voice acting when I moved to Los Angeles 12 years ago, yet here I am writing about how to break into the industry. Brian was right. I did not see this one coming. I can’t tell you exactly how to break in, but I’m honored and grateful to share my journey in hopes that it will inspire you to find your own way ..read more

It’s hard to imagine just how far camera technology has come over the years in terms of decreasing size and factor while still increasing recording capabilities and features. The new Insta360 GO 3S Action Camera is a perfect example of what boundaries camera technology is breaking as it’s about as small as you could imagine an action camera being—yet still quite capable with its UHD 4K video recording capabilities. The Insta360 GO 3S also expands upon the popular GO 3 with new Internal Video mode features which unlock fully automatic hands-free recording, plus some additional network compati ..read more