NOTES ON NOTES: Framing Feedback For A Better Collaborative Process
The notes process can be difficult. And while much has been written about receiving notes, it’s also important to learn the skill of giving feedback. After all, it’s a two-way street. The first step in givings notes is to put yourself in the shoes of the writer who’s...
HITTING THE BOOKS: Lunacy’s Favorite Books On Filmmaking
Life’s too short to finish a book you don’t like. Here at Lunacy we always like keep this bit of wisdom in mind when starting a new book. As filmmakers we are always trying to expand our knowledge base, so we reached out to our industry colleagues for summer...
BETTER SLATE THAN NEVER: The Importance Of The Slate To An Assistant Editor
“Rushing Ramona” is a 2nd AC (camera assistant) working on a feature in Kentucky. Before each take she updates the slate (also called clapboard, clapperboard, or sound marker) with the appropriate scene and take. She announces the take, claps the “sticks,” and gets...
LUNACY SALUTES FEMALE FILMMAKERS!
In honor of Women’s History Month, this March your friends at Lunacy will be posting content celebrating the contribution of women to the film industry. We kick things off this week by asking our staff to tell us about a female filmmaker who has inspired them. Ava...