The 92nd Academy Awards were broadcast at 2:30 AM here in Kuwait. I made all my efforts to stay up until that time. I brewed a pot of coffee and waited restlessly in front of the TV. It was 2:00 and there was only 30 minutes left until the opening ceremony but alas, I was […]
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You may think that acting for Screen and Stage is the same thing but they are not, in fact, some actors have walked through the doors of CINEMAGIC for screen auditions and acted for theatre. This is understandable as trained actors are taught the skills and philosophies of Theatre practitioners and theorist. The training will
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So you’re stuck at home under curfew without access to friends who would usually be actors or crew members on your set. It doesn’t have to end there. My last blog post was about using your smartphone to make movies but what if you are alone at home ? Once again all you will need
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It can be hard to decide where to start if you are beginning your editing journey, or whether you are a specialist looking to upgrade your preferred tools. In the video editing software game, there are several big players, each with a dedicated user base that will tell you what their choice is best. Ultimately,
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Aspect Ratio: A Short Description The basic idea behind aspect ratios is fairly simple. Typically you’ll see them labeled two numbers, divided by a colon. An Aspect Ratio is a proportional relationship between an image’s width and height. Essentially, it is used to describe an image’s shape. Aspect ratios are written as a formula of
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Dear Millennial Dreamer, Wherever you are right now I want you to take time to pause and read my letter. I know what you feel when you step out from that office feeling defeated, unsatisfied and, unvalued. I have been there; I know the feeling of chasing that dream career, the anticipation of being successful
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The largest and most influential organizations in the world do their best to maintain their company culture. Why is that? ‘Company culture is the personality of the company. It defines the environment in which employees work. Company culture includes a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, value, ethics, expectations, and goals. (The Balance
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Who of us can’t recall any of the commercials we watched in our childhood? Don’t we still remember some music and lyrics of some TV or radio Ads? Don’t we still get attached to some Ads that can touch us and talk about how great they are with our family and friends? all this never
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For most of you that have written essays for School or University, you might have been advised to read your final draft before submission. Well, in the case for video projects and editors, the case is pretty much the same. It is always better to go through the ‘final quality control checklist’ before you submit
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Film-makers around the globe are trying their best to make their mark. The growing number of submissions made by film-makers, especially at major film festivals are making the grounds more and more competitive. This growing competition is hereby making it difficult for most filmmakers to be able to get their films submitted at these festivals.
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I’m sure as a future writer you’ve been advised to write what you know. This can be frustrating, but there is some strength behind the phrase. To create believable characters for your script, it’s imperative to model real people experiences, emotions, dimensions and situations. The best way to do this is to write about people
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Proper Screenwriting Story Structure By Barbara Buzzelli Once you have a grasp of the formatting fundamentals of screenwriting, it’s time to move on to the true meat of it all: the story. But, even story must follow a basic structure. Think of screenwriting as a formula—you can plug in whatever variables you choose but the
All the movies that you watch on the big screen, what do you think? The storyline is just as it is or is there some sort of strategy applied to it? Well in this article we are going to discuss the following. Screenwriting is just as chess here’s why! 1. Every move or decision must
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According to the Kimberlee Leonard’s article about the Importance of Employee Performance for Chron, business owners need employees that are able to get the job done, because employee performance is critical to the overall success of the company. Business leaders need to understand the key benefits of employee performance so that they can develop consistent
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As a remote worker at Cinemagic, you know the importance of having a comfortable and efficient workstation to help you stay focused and productive. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 10 amazing ways to design your workstation for comfort, efficiency, and productivity. Follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to becoming a
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