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Storyboarding 101: Breathing Life Into Your Vision

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Storyboarding is where imagination meets structure. It’s that crucial step that takes a creative idea and turns it into something real. Before the cameras start rolling, the code starts running or the first animation frame is drawn, there’s always a plan—a storyboard. No matter what creative path you’re on, a storyboard is your go-to tool for making sure your vision unfolds just the way you see it in your head. So, let’s break it down.
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3 Tips For Creating Pop Music

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What is it about pop music that is so catchy? Why is it that every time a song becomes popular, it seems to be replayed over and over on the radio for months on end? It’s all in the production, from the way a song is arranged to the way…
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Animation Milestones

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The history of animation is rich in innovation Looking at the film and video industry, it’s impressive to see how far animation technology has come, in both animated and live-action films. Animation technology, especially the use of CGI,…
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Meet The Director: Jeff Baena

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The Film Appreciation Society Presents: “Meet the Director” with Special Guest Writer/Director Jeff Baena When: Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:00 PM Where: 6363 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood CA, 90028, B1 Main Theater Have you ever…
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Urban Network’s Business of Music Conference

URBAN NETWORK "Business Of Music" CONFERENCE 2017 Returns To The Hilton Hotel Woodland Hills/Los Angeles CA June 8th - 10th 2017. Network/Perform & Build Contacts With Record Company Executives And Distribution Representatives From Some…
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Graduation is Friday!

You did it! Graduation is coming up, and we look forward to hearing about your accomplishments in the entertainment industry! Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 19th, 2017 Graduation Ceremony 10am  (doors open at 9am) Film Screening…
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Animation Technology Milestones

Charting the Animation Revolution Looking at the film and video industry, it’s impressive to see how far animation technology has come. Animation technology, especially the use of CGI, has evolved considerably over the past several decades,…
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The Caucus Providing Grants

Filmmakers, check out this opportunity to secure finishing grants for your films. The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors Foundation grants completion money to Television, Film and Interactive students for their thesis films, graduate…
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Film & Game Releases: Week of May 5th

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Check out our list of movie and game releases for the week of May 5th, 2017! From Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 to Prey, here is a schedule of the films and games coming out this week! Film Release Schedule - May 5th, 2017 Guardians…
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Playboy Jazz Festival

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Tickets are ON SALE NOW for The 39th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl! Featuring an all-star line-up of illustrious jazz greats, next generation leaders, and Festival perennials, this internationally acclaimed event…

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