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Filmmaking Advice From a Non-Professional
I'm a young filmmaker/photographer and I aim to, one day, make a living from doing what I love, but I'm not quite there yet. I started making "films" about four years ago—of a very low production value and just for fun. It gripped me and fueled a passion I never knew I had.
James LyallPublished 6 years ago in GeeksAn Average Moviegoer's Guide to Enjoying a Film
Watching movies and anything bright, beautiful, and smart TV programs (that doesn't talk down) while growing up, gives me the greatest aesthetic pleasure that I can literally watch TV all day, regardless of what other people might say.
Karina ThyraPublished 6 years ago in GeeksComedy Open Mic Formats & Etiquette
When you are new to comedy it can be a lot of information to take in and a ton of absolute hot garbage advice will be given so freely. I'm writing these articles in an attempt to help a new aspiring comedian to hopefully be able to navigate the beginning a little bit easier. A sort of comedy for dummies type guide starting from the ground up.
Sarah MartinPublished 6 years ago in GeeksI Want to Try Stand-Up Where Do I Start?
There's a million reasons why people want to start doing comedy, and it's hard to figure out where to begin. Big names like Kevin Hart and Sarah Silverman didn't just instantly sell out shows, they weren't immediately cast into movies, or stars of their own TV shows. They started their career where everybody does... the dreaded open mic.
Sarah MartinPublished 6 years ago in GeeksFilm Writing
We all love watching movies. We pay to go see them in theaters, buy the DVDs and Blu-rays of them, they are a good excuse to sit back, eat popcorn, and relax. But have you ever tried writing the script for a film? It is a lot harder of a process than people think. You need to come up with a full plot, list of characters, different scenes, basically you have to create a full movie. I have written quite a few, and I will try to give those of you that are interested in this topic tips on how to make script writing a bit easier.
Nathan MillerPublished 7 years ago in GeeksCreating Fantasy Races
Race Creation Guide Alternate name: The Even-I-Can-Create-Unique-And-Different-Races-And-Cultures-Guidelines These guidelines are for those who believe that they can’t make something new or unique for races and cultures, and who also believe that every idea has been done before.
Cody AlexanderPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe Filmmaker's Guide to Understanding Lovecraftian Horror
(This article is intended to teach and therefore, if you want to get the most out of the experience I would suggest reading some of the works of H.P. Lovecraft in preparation for what follows. Most importantly, I suggest The Beast in the Cave and The Alchemist as they will feature prominently as examples.)
Annie KapurPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThings to Say When People 'Hate' Reading
From books comes films, games and TV series... When someone drops the bombshell that they 'hate' reading or think reading is 'stupid', this is always the first thing I reply with. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Shawshank Redemption and The Picture of Dorian Gray are just some of the many films based on written work. Without these amazing pieces of literature, how will some of the most popular film franchises ever have been created?
Stephanie HolmesPublished 7 years ago in GeeksTools for Cosplay Photo Editing
In this day and age, where self-image means everything, cosplay is no different. Compared to its humble beginnings decades ago, technological advances have made it possible to bring our favorite fictional characters to life.
The Belko Experiment: What Not to Do?
This article will contain spoilers to The Belko Experiment. A short while ago I watched the horror film The Belko Experiment on a whim. While it did not contain rampant serial killers that haunt the dreams of teenagers or creatures that can shapeshift into anything and anyone, it left me chilled to the core. Despite the popular plots plaguing the horror genre of a monster or supernatural killer hunting the main protagonists, it is the most common evil in the real world that is also the most terrifying. Human nature.
Top 10 Tips to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Even though we've seen the scenario played out in the movies and on TV, what would you, or rather, should you do in an honest-to-goodness zombie apocalypse situation? First of all, can this actually happen? Will there be some nasty virus that makes us long for the taste of brains? Or is religion playing a cruel game by warning us that once Hell’s full, the dead will walk the Earth? No one really knows for sure, and that's what makes it so goddamn terrifying!
Kelly HawksPublished 7 years ago in Geeks6 Things VR Storytellers Need to Know
If you’ve already figured this stuff out, then hurray for you! Also, you’re lying. Nobody has developed the language of the VR story yet. This is just a primer, briefly touching on the history of film and how it relates to VR and what that might mean for the future. If you’re interested, you can find a more in-depth look at that particular topic here.
Joshua YanceyPublished 7 years ago in Geeks