Tag Archives: filmmaking

Q&A with Filmmaker Taylor Nelson

This week, I had the pleasure to interview local filmmaker Taylor Nelson of Nelson Films and Photography. We talked about his experiences as a professional filmmaker, and his journey from when he had started up to now. I gained a lot of insight from this and this interview afterwards allowed me to reflect back onContinue reading “Q&A with Filmmaker Taylor Nelson”

Can you transform Film into 3D Art?

How do you take a 2 dimensional digital film and turn it into a 3 dimensional physical object? Henry and I wanted to answer this through an intersectionality project, combining our respective resident experts (Film and CNC) to create a final outcome that would bridge the gap between these planes. We create a series ofContinue reading “Can you transform Film into 3D Art?”

How to Edit Films

Do you want to create your own short film, and have the footage but aren’t sure what to do with it? I give a detailed explanation on how to edit your film, why each edit is important, and a general overview on how to use Adobe Premiere Pro with a little Photoshop.Here’s The Tutorial: https://youtu.be/AgIqtMfoZo8Continue reading “How to Edit Films”

The Preparation and Production of a Student’s Short Film

The way I plan and create films has changed significantly over time. With general refinements to my workflow and the addition of proper pre-production, I can create films that are increasingly better and with greater efficiency than I could have before. I applied this workflow to my most recent film ‘Mysterious Beef.’ Going into thisContinue reading “The Preparation and Production of a Student’s Short Film”

Director Kim Seong-yoon and How I Compare to Him

My favorite show is a Korean drama called Itaewon Class. An emotional and inspiring television series following the story of a young man avenging his father by creating the largest food company in Korea. I had to constantly fight the urge not to watch it all at once and to space each episode out soContinue reading “Director Kim Seong-yoon and How I Compare to Him”

Pre-Production | What is it and why does Filmmaking need it?

Every good product/outcome needs a good plan! Or that’s what most people say, and I would agree. Especially when it comes to making a good, cohesive film. While it’s not the glorified part of Filmmaking (camera work and editing) that everyone talks about, pre-production, or the planning and preparation phase, is essential to make aContinue reading “Pre-Production | What is it and why does Filmmaking need it?”

A Resource for Film Making

There’s many good resources that cover every step of the filmmaking process; Youtube has a plethera. The channel StudioBinder has helped me a ton with their videos of breaking down certain scenes and informing me about different styles to shoot, edit, or manage the production of films. What I find unique about this channel comparedContinue reading “A Resource for Film Making”