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Ask the Screenplay Doctor: A Long Way From L.A.

31 May , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Trying to break into the screenwriting business when you're in Los Angeles is hard. Trying to break in long distance is even harder -- especially if that long distance is international. Screenplay doctor Susan Kouguell offers advice on how to break into the industry when you're oceans away. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Distribution | How To's | Internet

Digital DIY Distribution: Another Way to Be Heard

31 May , 2011 | Written by B. Walter Irvine | Posted by:

A new kind of distribution is already here -- it’s digital, it’s DIY, and it’s just a few clicks away. Is it for you? This primer takes you through various services like Dynamo Player, Distrify, EggUP, and Yawma to learn what they're all about.

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Acting | How to Be a... | How To's

Extra, Extra: How to Become a Background Actor

31 May , 2011 | Written by K. Correia | Posted by:

With film and television crews descending on the region this summer, locals are finding they’ve been bitten by the acting bug. But what exactly is a 'background actor'? Learn what it takes to become an extra -- union or non-union.

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Filmmaking | How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Contracts and Common Sense

30 Apr , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, the Screenplay Doctor delves into the tricky subject of getting swindled. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Filmmaking | How To's | Technology

Going Steady with the Halo Rig HD

31 Mar , 2011 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Steer your way to steadier shots with the Halo Rig HD camera stabilizer.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Script to Screen

31 Mar , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, the Screenplay Doctor gives you a rundown of what you can do to take your script straight to the screen. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Filmmaking | How To's | Technology

The PHYX Is In: A review of PHYX color software

28 Feb , 2011 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Sometimes if it ain’t broke, you still might want to PHYX it. This new color tool selectively controls colors and saturation for your video.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: From Music to Elves

28 Feb , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, the Screenplay Doctor answers your questions on music and what to do when your screenplay might be too similar to a successful film. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Editing | How To's | Technology

Camera Moves Using Sliders – The Dolly Alternative

1 Feb , 2011 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Director-cinematographer Peter Bohush shows the basic camera slider from Igus.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Five Reasons Why Your Script is Getting Rejected

31 Jan , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Tired of rejection letters? Find out what may be behind them. To have your screenplay questions answered in an upcoming issue, e-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com.

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