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INTERNET FILMMAKER'S FAQ - PART THREE

Version 6.0 [3/5]

From: benc@cinemagine-ltd.nospam32sz.com (Ben Craig)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.movies.production, alt.movies.production, rec.arts.movies.tech, misc.writing.screenplays, aus.films, alt.answers, rec.answers, misc.answers, news.answers
Subject: Internet Filmmaker's FAQ Version 6.0 [1/5]
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1998 14:47:24 +0100
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Welcome to the Internet Filmmaker's FAQ, The definitive online resource for new and professional filmmakers covering a wide variety of frequently asked questions and other film-related issues.

The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ begun as the frequently asked questions list for the newsgroup rec.arts.movies.production. Over recent years it has grown in scope to cover issues raised on other newsgroups and filmmaking forums around the Internet. The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ now resides on the web as a dynamic, searchable filmmaking resource.

In addition to over 130 (and growing) frequently asked filmmaking questions, the Internet Filmmaker's FAQ offers a huge range of discounted filmmaking books and The Toolshed - a forum for buying and selling second-hand filmmaking equipment. Visit the site now!

Internet Filmmaker's FAQ
http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/if-faq/

The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ is © 1994-98 Cinemagine Ltd. All Rights Reserved.


Overview of the Questions...

In the past, a plain text version of The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ was posted to various film-related newsgroups. Due to the dynamic nature of the document, this is no longer possible, however you can get a quick overview of the questions through this posting, and even take a direct link to the answer! Answers in The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ are grouped into many
loose categories.

FILM SCHOOL & CAREER

Are those "2 day" film schools any good?

Film Schools - Australia

Film Schools - Canada

Film Schools - UK

Film Schools - USA

I wanna work in FX. How?

I wanna work in the film industry. How?

I've heard something about Lucasfilm/ILM internships. What are
they/how can I apply?

Should I go to film school?

What are the best film schools?

What is a certain film school/course like?

Where can I find a listing of internships offered by film
companies?

FINANCING ISSUES

A few potential financing partners.

Do Studios finance their own films?

How much did El Mariachi really cost to make?

I've heard some people finance films with credit cards. How?

What finance resources are around?

GLOSSARY

What is a frame rate?

What is crystal sync?

What is reversal film?

What's the difference between "Above" and "Below" the line costs?

What's the difference between "online" and "offline" editing?

What's the difference between a manager and an agent?

What's the difference between a stand-in and a double?

INDUSTRY REFERENCE

Bookstores - Australia

Bookstores - UK

Bookstores - USA

Reading list for wanna-bes, trying-to-bes, and being filmmakers?

What do the little letters mean after some people's names in the
credits?

What good film bookstores are there?

Where can I find info on Box Office grosses?

Where can I find info on box-office grosses for indie films?

Where can I get a list of film companies who have Net addresses?

Which country has the largest film industry?

More Questions are available in the other four parts of this document.
Part1 - Part2 - Part3 - Part4 - Part5

© 1994-98 Cinemagine Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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Benjamin Craig
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(Ben Craig)

 

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