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Amateur Filmmaking Tips from Shoot from the Hip

By drew tarvin / September 7, 2009

I just got back from the Shoot from the Hip project and had an amazing time.  Not only did I meet some great people and make a pretty solid movie, I learned a ton. I learned more about filming in 10 days than I could have by reading 100 books.  Here are some of the […]

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Shoot From the Hip Filmmaking Intensive Notes

By drew tarvin / August 1, 2009

After working on a short-film with a friend, I decided I wanted to learn more about the filmmaking process. A number of people associated with The Magnet Theater decided to do a filmmaking intensive in the Catskills that brought improvisers and filmmakers together to shoot a feature-length film in 10 days. I learned a ton […]

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21 Tips for Performing

By drew tarvin / April 19, 2009

21 tips I picked up from watching a variety of performances this week: Monday – Acting Class Graduation Show 1. Commitment is key. If you don’t believe it, the audience won’t believe it. 2. Always think about stage picture, always. 3. Acting is reacting–to your scene partner, environment, and circumstance. Tuesday – Upper Level Improv […]

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