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Unreal Game Engine - Rain

Unreal Game Engine 5.x was a real game changer for the production world. Here is an example of Rain in Tokyo ...more

Filmmaking ,Filmmaking-Shoot &FilmmakingTools AI

November 06, 2024•0 min read

Unreal Game Engine - Rain

How an UnderUsed Phone App Can Change Your Life

We all have phones but I think I used 10% of its features. One underused App can have profound effects on our lives because it can change our psychology and our goal oriented tasks. And that means f... ...more

SW-BrainstormingHow

October 23, 2024•7 min read

How an UnderUsed Phone App Can Change Your Life

Most Beautiful Shots in Film

Watch this quick reel to see beautiful film shots. I don't agree with all but liked watching all of them. ...more

Filmmaking-Camera

September 28, 2024•0 min read

Most Beautiful Shots in Film

How I Write - Using "Plottr"

When writing novels and scripts, I am a 'moody' writer and select the tools that I feel are the most useful in the creative brainstorming moment. "Plottr" fits the bill well in many cases. It does one... ...more

Writing

September 26, 2024•0 min read

How I Write - Using "Plottr"

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

Virtual Production and update. Virtual production is changing the Media World. Here's How ...more

FilmmakingTools AI ,Virtual Production

September 22, 2024•2 min read

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

Every Frame a Painting: Cohen Bros

Joel and Ethan Cohen are unique filmmakers with films like "Fargo", "Barton Fink" and more. ...more

Filmmaking-Prep-Composition

September 20, 2024•0 min read

Every Frame a Painting: Cohen Bros
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