Thora Birch (American Beauty), and Chris Klein (American Pie) star in this #OregonMade indie feature that shot last year. A new website has just been released and now is gearing up for a release. KPTV’s More Good Day Oregon has a first look. #thecompetitionthefilm Continue reading... “Coming Soon, #OregonMade “The Competition Movie””
The new season of TNT’s “The Librarians” will premiere with two episodes on a new night; Wednesday, December 20 at 8:00/7:00c. Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth and John Harlan Kim star in the series along with Emmy-winner John Larroquette. Noah Wyle (Falling Skies, ER) will be back as “Flynn Carsen” in seven of twelve episodes in this upcoming season.
#OregonMade “The Librarians” is produced by Electric Entertainment, with executive producers Dean Devlin, Marc Roskin and Noah Wyle. Continue reading... “New Teaser From TNT – Season 4 Of “The Librarians””
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Learn From Hollywood Director DARIN SCOTT To:
Analyze The Screenplay, Create Compelling Images, Design Your Shot Plans, Choose The Right Cast, Inspire Great Performances, Run An Efficient And Creative Set, Solve Production Problems, Draw The Best From Your Crew, Raise Your Financing, Advance Your Career,
Exclusive Master Class Includes:
*Access to Q&A sessions with special guest instructor
*2 full days of instruction (November 4-5 from 9am – 6pm)
*Lunch is provided both days Continue reading... “Master Class: Feature Film Directing with Darin Scott”
“Lean On Pete” has been collecting some great reviews, and has already premiered internationally in the Venice International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival, and also screened in the US at Telluride. Writer-Director, Andrew Haigh (“45 Years”) adapted Willy Vlautin’s 2010 novel of the same name, that shot in Oregon last summer. The #OregonMade feature made great use of locations, shooting in NE , and SE Portland, at the Portland Meadows race track, a family ranch in Molalla, and out in eastern Oregon in Burns, Hines, and at the Harney County fairgrounds. Continue reading... “Oregon Locations Shine In “Lean on Pete””
A celebration of Cast and Crew, gathered at Arbor Lodge Park today. Cast, Crew, Producers, and city officials gathered to celebrate 8 successful seasons of IFC’s and Broadway Video’s “Portlandia” shooting in Portland. The unveiling and dedication of a “Portlandia” plaque was then gifted to City Hall. The plaque will be placed near a specially commissioned “put a bird on it” bench on the third floor of Portland City Hall, outside the Mayor’s office. Continue reading... ““Portlandia” Wraps After 8 Successful Seasons – Celebration And Plaque Dedication For City Hall”
Mastering the Interview: Real People as Documentary Story Structure
Taught by Steve Amen, Executive Producer / Host of OPB’s Oregon Field Guide
Mondays, 6:30pm-9:30pm, October 2 – November 6
Northwest Film Center, 934 SW Salmon St. $495
Register online.
The stories and voices of real people are the building blocks of documentary storytelling. The challenge for the filmmaker is to adapt their style to the person being interviewed. A successful interviewer allows the subject to share their story in a way that is not only personal, but also that is focused, engaging, and provides real insight into the subject. Continue reading... “Mastering The Interview With OPB’s Steve Amen”
My name is Steve W
est and I am new to “The Confluence” but not new to making film in Oregon. I am located in La Grande and for the last fourteen years we have produced episodic adventure based outdoor television for The Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, and other networks. However in the last two years we have started a more well rounded media house with documentary projects, commercials, and producing television for other people and companies.
We are now set up to start shooting specialty video for other producers of television or movies. Continue reading... “Eastern Oregon Film Company”
The Northwest Film Center’s July Arri Alexa Camera Operation workshop is Saturday, July 29th from 10am to 3pm.
This workshop is REQUIRED for renters of this camera. Students who have become certified to rent will also be eligible for a 50% discount on their Alexa rental through the end of September 2017!
Workshop details:
Arri Alexa Camera Operation
Saturday, July 29th from 10am to 3pm.
934 SW Salmon
Taught by Scott Ballard.
Participants will learn the basics of shooting with our flagship digital cinema camera. Continue reading... “Arri Alexa Workshop & Rental Special”
Two-Saturdays, July 22nd and 29th from 1pm to 5pm
Taught by Pam Minty. Register online here.
Use professional sound gear to record scripted dialogue and interviews.
Topics:
Overview of microphone types and uses from lavaliers to shotguns
Single versus dual system recording
Basics of recording dialogue, interviews, narration, and effects
Audio recorder operation (Marantz PMD-660, Sound Devices 702, Zoom H4N)
Field mixer operation (Sound Devices MixPre and 302)
Protocols of a recording session
Setting up and conducting a recording session, step by step
Get Instructor coaching and feedback on practice sessions
Rental options for NWFC sound gear
Note: Second session is devoted entirely to hands-on practice. Continue reading... “Sound Recording Workshop”