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Fragments from The Conversation 2010 (March 27, New York)Written by David Tames on March 28, 2010
Filed Under Business, Copyright, Distribution, New Media, Web
On Saturday I attended the “The Conversation” at Columbia University, a conference focused on “Social Media, Distribution, and the Future of Film.” Related material can be found by searching on the #convonyc... Continue Reading...
Seven RSS feeds of interest to New England documentary filmmakersWritten by David Tames on November 7, 2009
Filed Under Documentary, Web
Here are seven RSS feeds that I think will be of interest to New England documentary filmmakers. These suggestions come out of the discussion that took place today during theSocial Media Boot Camp for Film Professionals with Sean Fitzroy... Continue Reading...
Comparison of four professional LED lighting instruments under $1KWritten by David Tames on July 19, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Filmmaking, Gadgets and Devices, Lighting, Reviews
Over the past couple of years I’ve had a chance to use or take a close look at various LED lighting instruments available in the marketplace. Today you will find lots of inexpensive lights suitable for on-camera use available... Continue Reading...
Documentary Project StudioWritten by David Tames on June 13, 2009
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This is the resource page for my Documentary Project Studio class which is currently in session. See also my Documentary Video Boot Camp course page. Contact me for more information. This page is from the class that ran Summer, 2010.... Continue Reading...
Making Media Now 2009: the premiere New England independent film conferenceWritten by David Tames on April 21, 2009
Filed Under Business, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, New Media
Making Media Now 2009 is a full-day conference that will take place on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Bentley University. The event will bring together filmmakers from all over New England with national industry experts for lectures, workshops,... Continue Reading...
Two documentary classes at MassArt this summerWritten by David Tames on April 12, 2009
Filed Under Documentary, Filmmaking, Video Production
I’m teaching two courses this summer through MassArt Professional and Continuing Education. Interested in documentary video? Documentary Video Boot Camp will give you the foundation you need to get started. Is there a documentary... Continue Reading...
19th Annual Pro Video Show March 20-21, 2009 in Dedham, MassachusettsWritten by David Tames on February 4, 2009
Filed Under Camera, Documentary, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, Lighting, Sound, Video Production
The Camera Company‘s 19th Annual Pro Video Show, an annual Boston-area gathering that includes a show floor and a variety of demos and seminars of interest to media makers, will take place this year on Friday and Saturday, March... Continue Reading...
Documentary Video Boot CampWritten by David Tames on November 24, 2008
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This is the resource page for my Documentary Video Boot Camp course. Below you’ll find links to handouts, presentations, and reference materials related to the class. This class will be offered the week of June 3-7, 2013. Check... Continue Reading...
DIY Days Boston, October 4, 2008 (conference notes, part 3)Written by David Tames on October 13, 2008
Filed Under Business, Distribution, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, The Media
This post concludes my coverage of DIY Days, a conference held in Boston at MassArt on October 4, 2008. Please visit part one and part two if you’ve not already read them. Do keep in mind these notes do not necessarily represent... Continue Reading...
DIY Days Boston, October 4, 2008 (conference notes, part 2)Written by David Tames on October 9, 2008
Filed Under Business, Distribution, Events & Screenings, Filmmaking, Final Cut Pro
This post continues my coverage of the DIY Days conference in Boston which I began in a previous post. Please keep in mind these are my notes and do not necessarily represent the views of the various speakers at the conference, sometimes... Continue Reading...
