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How Do I Write a Script?
Young filmmakers begin exploring their field of study when they are in a unique prime of their youth. They are trying to find their individual identity and stepping out of their comfort zone as they do so. But regardless of what personal plight they are going through, filmmakers usually start from the same branch, screen writing. But what if the thought of writing a script terrifies you or you have the ideas but are intimidated by the limits of your own imagination? Well in today's article, we will explore different methods to write a beautiful and professional grade script.
By Gavin Tovar7 years ago in Journal
What It's Like To Be A: Producer Of Play
Molly Sonsteng designs experiences that encourage adults to embrace the absurd. Armed with abundant experience in the education sphere (Sonsteng has a Masters in Educational Leadership, ran a preschool, and helped developed Carnegie Hall's curriculum) this brainy Minneapolis beauty conjured up a new endeavor, founding Brooklyn-based production house Madcap Factory. Unsurprisingly, that first word is defined as "amusingly eccentric."
By Natasha Sydor7 years ago in Journal
Performance Art
Performance Art. When you live a city, one like NYC, often mere everyday acts of commuting can feel like moments on someone's movie screen. In the summer, well year around to be truthful, I frequent the city’s libraries for their open spaces, free access to wifi, and to be brutally honest the air conditioning. There's little to quell an angry, blistery soul than some cool air and wifi surfing on a hell-fire hot July day.
By Annessa Babic7 years ago in Journal
Tough Lessons That Can Make You More Successful
For some people, success just seems to come naturally. But conquering your goals is something that takes daily commitment, dedication, and a lot of tough learning. Take a look at some of these lessons that can make you more successful, no matter how difficult they may be to learn.
By Leila Parker7 years ago in Journal
Get Yourself Published on Vocal
The first thing you'll notice is that Vocal takes a very minimalist approach to its interface, which is extremely refreshing in the constant glut of the millions of bells and whistles we are faced with in most interfaces. To start...
By Made in DNA7 years ago in Journal
How to Become a Filmmaker in High School
High school is about the time when teenagers start thinking about what they want to do with their lives. Some may already have a better idea than the rest and refuse to wait until they have a college degree in their hand to start practicing their craft. The only way to become a successful filmmaker is to gain experience and the only way to get experience is to make films of your own. This may seem scary and stressful, however. The worry of not being able to get your project done, how to write a script, or just simply not knowing how to start can be disheartening but can be easily beaten. In today's article, we're going to talk about some methods I used to overcome my pre film school anxiety while still in high school.
By Gavin Tovar7 years ago in Journal
DEED: The App That Makes Volunteering Easy
If the best inventions are indeed borne out of necessity, then DEED definitely fits the category. Volunteering in New York, like many cities across America, is a process filled with bureaucracy, tricky timing and complicated logistical issues.
By Rick Schwartz7 years ago in Journal
Habits to Help You Build Wealth
Most of us are concerned about money. Making more, saving more, having more to spend. When focusing on money and how to build our wealth, we might tend to put our energy toward all of the habits directly related to finances: our spending, how much we earn, where we live, etc. These are all crucial considerations to be sure, but there are many important habits to help you build wealth that are not directly tied to your finances. Lifestyle changes can help us learn, be more creative, and be more open to the ideas and potential that can lead to long-term wealth. Habits are the key to building success over time, so make sure you aren’t missing out on these six easy habits that will help you build wealth in the long-run.
By Richard Owens7 years ago in Journal