How to Get the Most Production Value From Your Video Budget
Video production has a reputation for being costly and time-consuming. If you want to create a commercial, video series, film or documentary with a high
Depicting Digital Interfaces in Film & Television
Showing interaction via text, the internet and other devices can be a challenge on film. You are faced with a few choices. You can shoot the screen
A Rare Interview with Stanley Kubrick on His Life and Filmmaking
Check out this 76 minute uncut interview with Stanley Kubrick in 1966 during the filming of 2001, A Space Odyssey. Interviewed over a game of
5 Commercials Directed by Wes Anderson
Commercial production and ads support many independent would-be filmmakers dreaming of shooting their first feature film. Some may look at these ads as a troublesome
Introducing FilmFu Online Film School
Cognitive Films recently launched a new “online film school” called FilmFu. The site features a collection of awesome film and video production lectures, tutorials, interviews
Say No to Vertical Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt9zSfinwFA Camera phones have come a long way in the last few years. The HD video capabilities on the new iPhone are amazing. Some have
Moviemaker Dialogue: Cinema at Your Fingertips
On May 3rd, 2012, Austin Film Society will be hosting a special moviemaker dialogue panel featuring three local filmmakers who will the rise of streaming
The Storytelling Formula
At Cognitive Films, even though we primarily concentrate on documentary video production, we do our best to apply storytelling principals in both the planning phase and
48 Hour Stories: Badgerdog Literary Publishing
The Reel Change Film Frenzy is officially over. I am happy to report that our video was turned in on time, with minimal hiccups. We
The Austin Reel Change Film Frenzy is Upon Us
The Austin Reel Change Film Frenzy is Upon Us Last year, I participated in the production of a short documentary capturing a behind-the scenes look
