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Celtx 1.0 Is Now Available (Free Download)!

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

If you haven’t tried Celtx yet, then you need to give it a try, especially since they are finally at version 1.0!
Celtx 1.0 Now Available For Free Download!
Well, after 4 years, 1,000,000 downloads, 20 languages, 160 countries, and 250,000 very active users like you, we’re thrilled to announce that Celtx 1.0 has arrived. With 1.0, [...]

RedRock, Letus35, and P+S Technik 35mm DOF Adapters, Ground Glass, and Lenses Explained

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Some friends were asking questions about why their Nikon zoom lens was getting vignetting with their new 35mm DOF Adapter (a RedRock Micro35 M2 unit) and Panasonic HVX200 (actually its an HVX200a).
First, we need to talk about frame sizes, for everyone to properly understand the playing field:
The Academy 35mm frame (the standard 35mm Cinema frame) [...]

Storyboard Artist Needed At Flipside Films In Ellicott City, MD

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Flipside Films is looking for a Storyboard Artist in the Balitmore area. Job starts January 1st and should be finished Feb 1st (2008).
Compensation for Materials and copy of finished film.
Synopsis: A prince must convince an ancient empire to
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Film & Video, Actor, and Crew Posted Jobs on Craig’s List

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Decided to add a few syndication feeds - This helps you, the loyal reader, as it puts a lot more information in front of your eyes, yet in a compact way. So, if you haven’t noticed it yet, have a look at our syndicated RSS feed from Craig’s List’s - this only deals with Film, [...]

Writing a Screenplay? Have You Tried Celtx Yet?

Saturday, May 5th, 2007

If you write screenplays and you haven’t tried Celtx yet, then you are really missing out.
Officially, it’s still not in it’s “final version 1.0″ yet, but at version 0.99.1, it’s close enough. I’ve been using Celtx for close to two years now, and I have to say it’s come quite a long way since my [...]

Jessica Alba v Angelina Jolie v No Name Actress

Monday, April 16th, 2007

Okay, I decided to cave in and do a little contemplating. Do you think it’s really all that important to have a name actor for a brief shot in your film? Or is it just an old independent film lie?
Which one:

How many people go to see a major motion picture JUST because it
Interested in [...]

Philly studio seeking interns

Sunday, April 15th, 2007

Mediabureau is currently seeking interns for the next 6 months to work with us in our studios in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. MBN Studios is a multimedia production studio and gallery that focuses on local, independent projects that serve the Philly arts community. We are currently finishing production on the first movie of our historical science-fiction [...]