Green screen, also known as chroma keying, has been around in one form or another since the beginning of filmmaking. This compositing effect allows for multiple images to blend together into one illusion that has gotten more sophisticated as time has gone on. As May is the start of the summer blockbuster...

Are you still basking in the glow of Valentine’s Day or cursing its existence? One thing is clear: love is on the brain. As such, it has us thinking about romance and its relationship to the cinema in this beautiful city we call home. Before February ends, let’s celebrate romantic movies set in the City...

In short, Armourers are weapons multi-taskers: they are the go-to experts and advisors on all things weapons, playing a number of important roles when it comes to how weapons are designed, handled, used, maintained, and permitted throughout the course of filming:

What is the difference between an ordinary character and an enduring, unforgettable icon of cinema? The devil’s in the details – detail in dialogue, detail in cinematography, detail in performance, and, last but not least, detail in costume. [...]

Continuing with Part 2 of How to Make a Short Film. Today, we’re going to officially enter pre-production on your film. Then, we’ll cast, rehearse, shoot, edit and apply to festivals. It’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started. Step 5: Pre-Production Now that you have your script and your department...

A note from the editor: As a home and resource for successful creatives, LA Center Studios knows it’s critical to support young people as they hone their craft. That’s why we commissioned this two-part guide for young filmmakers – “How to Make A Short Film On A Small Budget.” It’s written...

  While widely available and easily accessed technology makes success possible for self-trained video editors, digital saturation introduces a new set of challenges for editors. Consider this your crash course on how to become a video editor in the Digital Age, without any formal education.  ...

Special effects makeup is the key to any good horror movie, and the film industry has a long list of artists who have left indelible marks on our imaginations [...]

  Kids say the darndest things, but they require lots of supervision, have special mandatory rules productions need to follow, private teachers on set, select dietary requirements, and only limited hours each day in which to work their magic.   While creating a film or television show, you can expect...

Between equipment, crew, cast, production facilities, permits, and travel, filmmaking may well be the most expensive form of creative expression known to mankind. [...]