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- What Is Misdirection in Writing? Definition & Examples
NoFilmSchool (Today) - I read somewhere that there are only two best-case scenarios for a great screenplay—either it meets the expectations of the audience or it doesn’t. Either they sigh in relief or gasp out loud in shock.Giving your audience what they want shouldn’t be difficult for a practiced writer. A character has... - What Is a Static Character in a Story? Definition & Examples NoFilmSchool (Today) - The most central elements of any story, be it a novel, a film, a TV series, or a stage play, are its characters.They are the drivers of the story. They drive the content, they drive the conflict, and they provide the points of view. There are two requisite types of...
- Why I Made the Jump from Live Action to Animation and Never Looked Back NoFilmSchool (Today) - After years of writing for live action, I took the leap and followed my passion for animation—and everything shifted. If you're coming from live action, animation might feel unfamiliar. But I found a more collaborative, story-first way to write! If animation still makes you think only of Saturday morning...
- María Gabriela Torres on Editing 'Endless Calls for Fame' with Premiere Pro NoFilmSchool (Today) - This post was written by Michelle Gallina and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on April 18, 2025.We sat down with the editor of the film, María Gabriela Torres, to learn more about how she cut the film. For the introductory sequence, Torres focused on building it from both a...
- Pete Davidson & Bill Murray On The Future of Cinema and "Background Movies" NoFilmSchool (Today) - I think the recent trend of sending out a young star and an older star to do press together is awesome. You always get a multigenerational view, and I think really thoughtful answers from both sides. Recently, Pete Davidson & Bill Murray sat down for the Club 30 with Henrik...
- Studio Strategy & Indie Grit in the Wake of ‘Sinners’ NoFilmSchool (Today) - In this two-part episode of the No Film School Podcast, hosts GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman dive into the success of Ryan Coogler’s new original film, Sinners, a box office hit that marks a significant moment for original storytelling in Hollywood. They explore Coogler’s strategic career trajectory from shorts to...
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- 50% off on the OWC 480GB Type A card
SonyAlphaRumors (Yesterday) - You save 50% on the very fast and reliable OWC 480GB Type A card sold by Amazon and Bhphoto. Hot new Sony deals: For the first time we have a $200 discount on the Sony A7cII sold by BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. All new Sony rebates can be found on those... - Why Does 'Sinners' Ownership Deal Have Everyone Talking? NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - When you're a movie as big as Ryan Coogler's Sinners, you expect to dominate the headlines, but it's been a wondrous week for the film. People everywhere are talking about its controversial ending, fun villain design, and this amazing juke joint scene. But outside the movie, there are business experts...
- Get Succinct Writing Advice From Judd Apatow NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - When I think back to why I'm working in film and TV, I think you could probably blame Judd Apatow. Back before I knew the writers and directors of most things I was watching, he was one of the first names that stood out to me. I got really into...
- 7artisans Drops a Fast and Creamy Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 AF Prime for Fujifilm X Cameras NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - While the overall film and video industry continues to find new ways to engineer high-quality cameras, lenses, and all other types of lighting and support gear for your productions, the lens industry in particular has been very good as of late in finding new ways to create fast and sleek...
- Finishing a Draft Is More Important Than Telling People Your Idea NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - This past week, I got to do one of my favorite things, which was Zoom with a class of people in film school who had a lot of questions about screenwriting and Hollywood. One of the main things they wanted to talk to me about was their ideas. And it...
- Fujifilm Teases New Mystery Camera That’s “Half the Size, Twice the Story” NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - Teased with a short 19-second video that shows very, very little about what this mysterious new camera might be, the official Fujifilm X Series YouTube account is certainly letting us know that something big (or, I guess, small) is on the way.Even for a teaser video, there are very few...
- New Sony 400-800mm G Lens Gets $700 Price Increase as Tariffs Start to Hit Industry NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - In news that we all knew was coming, but have been hesitant to report until we see exact numbers start to change, tariffs appear to be hitting the greater film and video industry. Again, we haven’t heard many direct and official statements on price increases from brands and manufacturers just...
- Nikon, rebates, and tariffs
Nikonrumors (Yesterday) - As of today, I have not heard any rumors about an upcoming Nikon price increase, resulting from the new tariffs proposed by President Trump (Leica, Fuji, Blackmagic have already announced price increases, Canon will follow soon, and I believe Sony will be next). Nikon was planning to introduce new rebates this weekend on... - Yongnuo YNLUX 300RGB Review – Reliable Performance on a Budget
CineD (Yesterday) - Yongnuo, a maker of affordable LED lights, cameras, lenses, and photo flash units, is launching a new 300-watt RGB COB lighting fixture hot on the heels of their 100-watt version. We took the YNLUX 300RGB for a spin on multiple shoots and came back with a solid overview of the...
