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Stop Motion Animation

Posted on February 8, 2010

In this day and age where everything entertainment seems to be wrapped in CGI (computer-generated imagery), it is easy for audiences to forget how film special effects found their start — Stop Motion Animation.

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Music Makes Movies

Posted on January 25, 2010

Since the very first silent films, music has been essential to the storytelling process.

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Foley Recording: A Misunderstood Art

Posted on January 12, 2010

Who are these masters of sound, and how can you create your own Foley studio?

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Editing: The True Storyteller

Posted on December 30, 2009

You might have the perfect script, phenomenal actors, and great camera work, but if your editing is not precise and deliberate, your film will miss the mark.

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World Exploration, Virtual-Style

Posted on December 18, 2009

Wonder Rotunda offers educational adventures for children, but is there enough interaction to engage?

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The Roles of the Film Production Team

Posted on December 11, 2009

Did you know that student filmmakers can win Oscars? Winners who went on to fame include Robert Zemeckis, Spike Lee, Trey Parker and John Lasseter.

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3 Students Film Their Way to $1,000 Prizes

Posted on December 10, 2009

In videos posted on YouTube, chicken owners and filmmakers share how education can help them meet their goals.

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The Secret's in the Storyboard

Posted on December 9, 2009

Hitchcock is notorious for having used them. Spielberg has been known to hire armies of artists to create them, and, as filmmakers and educators, you can use them too.

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English Learning Programs Are Some of the Most Beneficial in Schools Today

Posted on December 4, 2009

English learning programs teach both immigrants and foreigners how to survive in an English-based country.

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The Push for Pilot Schools

Posted on December 3, 2009

Los Angeles Unified School District leaders and teachers union reach tentative deal that would open new 20 pilot schools next year.

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