Student Filmmakers - June 2008 - (Page 4) Publisher’s Desk You might be reading this edition at your desk, or in between filming, or while researching filmmaking technologies and techniques. As you turn each page, you will be reading excellent articles written by real inspirational talents. They are serious, passionate, and hardworking filmmakers who make a difference in the industry, and contribute to filmmaking communities around the world by sharing their knowledge, insights, and experiences with us. They have a lot going on in their schedules – from back-to-back film shoots and productions and fitting in key industry, must-go-to events, to completing educational books on filmmaking and being recognized and granted tenure by universities. You may be reading this edition while at HD Expo in Chicago. Go straight to Daniel Gaucher’s article, “16:9 on the Mind,” (p12); George Avgerakis’ article, “Using a Handheld Camcorder for Scene Selection,” (p14); and David Kaminski’s “Transitioning to a New Workflow with HD Cameras” (p34). Read SF’s Cover Story, “Persistence of Vision: Exclusive Interview with M. Night Shyamalan,” (p22) by Leonard Guercio. Check out, “Creating On-the-Fly Solutions On Location,” (p28) by Myrl Schreibman. Jump to “5 Big Distribution Myths,” (p50) by Stacey Parks. Chris Cavallari returns with another entertaining and educational article, “Common Mistakes Every Filmmaker Will Make,” (p30). David K. Irving, who is currently preparing for his move to Singapore to teach at Tisch Asia writes “Revolution in the Seats,” (p46). Just recently completing a prosthetic makeup effects textbook for a 2009 release, Todd Debreceni offers tips in “Special FX Makeup: The Importance of Pre-Production” (p52). As for more fantastic articles in this edition, you don’t want to miss John Badham’s directing article, “Helping Your Actors Overcome Their Fears of the Audience,” (p18), or Ira Tiffen’s “Star Effects: Enliven Points of Light” (p6). One of SF’s most favorite feature interview writers, Mary Ann Skweres, returns with, “The Visual Language of Before the Rains” (p40). And, let’s welcome new SF contributing writer Bryan Michael Stoller (“Shooting with Film: Long Live Celluloid,” p8). Enjoy this edition! Truly, Kim E. Welch Publisher/Editor-in-Chief The # 1 Educational Resource for Film and Video Makers Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Kim Edward Welch Senior Editor Jody Michelle Solis Contributing Writers Thomas Ackerman, ASC, Anthony Q. Artis, John Badham, Adam Biddle, Kevin Burke, Julia Camenisch, Chris Cavallari, Michael Corbett, Vanessa Daniels, Todd Debreceni, Jeff Deel, Christina DeHaven, Dana Dorrity, David E. 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