THE INTERNET FILMMAKER'S FAQ
Version 6.0 (Part 3 of 5) http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/if-faq/ See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Compiled & Maintained By Benjamin Craig ------------------------- Welcome to the Internet Filmmaker's FAQ, The definitive online resource for new and professional filmmakers covering a wide variety of frequently asked questions and other film-related issues. The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ begun as the frequently asked questions list for the newsgroup rec.arts.movies.production. Over recent years it has grown in scope to cover issues raised on other newsgroups and filmmaking forums around the Internet. The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ now resides on the web as a dynamic, searchable filmmaking resource. In addition to over 130 (and growing) frequently asked filmmaking questions, the Internet Filmmaker's FAQ offers a huge range of discounted filmmaking books and The Toolshed - a forum for buying and selling second-hand filmmaking equipment. Visit the site now! Internet Filmmaker's FAQ http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/if-faq/ The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ is 1994-98 Cinemagine Ltd. All Rights Reserved. ------------------------- Overview of the Questions... In the past, a plain text version of The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ was posted to various film-related newsgroups. Due to the dynamic nature of the document, this is no longer possible, however you can get a quick overview of the questions through this posting, and even take a direct link to the answer! Answers in The Internet Filmmaker's FAQ are grouped into many loose categories. FILM SCHOOL & CAREER Are those "2 day" film schools any good? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=64 Film Schools - Australia http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=122 Film Schools - Canada http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=123 Film Schools - UK http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=121 Film Schools - USA http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=120 I wanna work in FX. How? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=58 I wanna work in the film industry. How? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=57 I've heard something about Lucasfilm/ILM internships. What are they/how can I apply? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=60 Should I go to film school? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=61 What are the best film schools? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=62 What is a certain film school/course like? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=63 Where can I find a listing of internships offered by film companies? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=59 FINANCING ISSUES A few potential financing partners. http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=89 Do Studios finance their own films? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=88 How much did El Mariachi really cost to make? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=92 I've heard some people finance films with credit cards. How? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=91 What finance resources are around? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=90 GLOSSARY What is a frame rate? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=55 What is crystal sync? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=54 What is reversal film? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=56 What's the difference between "Above" and "Below" the line costs? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=22 What's the difference between "online" and "offline" editing? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=23 What's the difference between a manager and an agent? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=21 What's the difference between a stand-in and a double? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=20 INDUSTRY REFERENCE Bookstores - Australia http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=132 Bookstores - UK http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=131 Bookstores - USA http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=130 Reading list for wanna-bes, trying-to-bes, and being filmmakers? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=99 What do the little letters mean after some people's names in the credits? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=25 What good film bookstores are there? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=100 Where can I find info on Box Office grosses? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=97 Where can I find info on box-office grosses for indie films? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=98 Where can I get a list of film companies who have Net addresses? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=101 Which country has the largest film industry? http://www.cinemagine-ltd.com/cgi-bin/ifcont/dframe.asp?id=24 More Questions are available in the other four parts of this document. 1994-98 Cinemagine Ltd. 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