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Ed Rakochy L.A. Film SchoolL.A. Film School

Inside Look: Cinematography

What Does a Cinematographer Do? When it comes to movies, visual storytelling is the most important part. Why do people go to movies anyway? Essentially, we go to see and hear something beautiful. Without cinematographers, there is…
L.A. Film School

Advantages of Going to Film School

If you are someone who believes in the value of a bachelor’s or associates degree, then going to film school (or even a four-year college) is a good way to fulfill your personal and professional goals. We understand not everyone feels that way. Some students prefer to learn from online video resources and take the no film school route. The no film school path does take tremendous self-discipline and may take longer than opting for a more traditional approach through college. If you don’t want to earn your college degree, there are online resources that offer training certificates.
Emily Durkin L.A. Film

Emily Durkin is a Filmmaking Powerhouse

To conclude our celebration of Women's History Month, we shine the spotlight on Emily Durkin—L.A. Film staff member Emily was born in Waco, Texas and raised in Eudora, Kansas. After moving back to Waco, she graduated from Baylor University…
LAFS online student

10 Study Tips for Maximizing Online Learning

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The shift from graduating high school to starting college can be jarring. There will be new challenges and opportunities ahead, and we are here to help you prepare for your higher education journey. One unique aspect of your college admissions…
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Movie Terminology Our Instagram Followers Are Curious About

Industry Insider: Movie Terminology Movie terminology is inside baseball for most filmmakers and crews. As a film student, you should know basic movie terms even if they aren’t widely used on set. When we asked our  L.A. Film School…
LAFS 20th Anniversary

What a Wonderful Year It’s Been!

Top Moments of our 20th Anniversary! This year came and went in a flash. Twenty-nineteen felt especially memorable as we celebrated 20 years in entertainment education. From high-ranking accolades to honoring our alumni at the Spotlight…

Practical Effects vs. CGI

Here are a few things to keep in mind as a VFX artist While practical effects and CGI both have clear benefits and shortcomings, the technique you choose for your artistic expression will likely vary from project to project based on…

Who is The Most Convincing CG Character Ever?

Is it Alita Battle Angel, Caesar from Planet of the Apes, Thanos or someone else? If you had to choose the most realistic CG character of all time, who would it be? We asked our Twitter followers the same question and there was an overwhelming…

The Age of Audio: Best Podcasts

Here are the best entertainment podcasts according to our Instagram followers A few months back, we conducted an Instagram poll asking our followers to share their favorite film and entertainment podcasts. We received a ton of great podcast…