• 2015
RocketJump Film School

Summary Tutorials, tips and tricks, interviews, podcasts, live streams, events, contests, forums, film commentary, and behind the scenes. New content every week, at every level, from beginning to advanced. View more details

  • 2015

RocketJump Film School

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Lauren Haroutunian Desmond Dolly Kevin Senzaki Joey Scoma

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8.4

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 30, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Your source for free online film education.

Language : English

Production companies : RocketJump Studios

Summary Tutorials, tips and tricks, interviews, podcasts, live streams, events, contests, forums, film commentary, and behind the scenes. New content every week, at every level, from beginning to advanced. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 30, 2015

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Your source for free online film education.

Language : English

Production companies : RocketJump Studios

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Episodes

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Jun 09, 2015
Pro Tip: Editing to the Eyes
Stuck on where to cut? RJFS director and editor Joey Scoma brings you a quick editing tip that can come in handy when assembling a scene. It's simple, but can really bring out the emotion in your scene.
Jul 29, 2015
Special Makeup Effects with Vincent Guastini
Dez Dolly takes RJFS on its first field trip to VGP Effects and Design Studio to talk with Vincent Guastini, who created the monster and makeup effects for RocketJump's short, "Every 90s Commercial Ever!"
Aug 03, 2015
Why CG Sucks (Except It Doesn't)
Are computer generated visual effects really ruining movies? We believe that the reason we think all CG looks bad, is because we only see "bad" CG. Fantastic, beautiful, and wonderfully executed CG is everywhere - you just don't know it. Truly great visual effects serve story and character - and in doing so are, by their very definition, invisible.
Aug 31, 2015
Harnessing The Sun
Director of Photography Jon Salmon (VGHS, RocketJump: The Show) teaches us how to use the sun to our advantage when lighting outdoors. All you need is your phone, a white sheet, some foam core, and the sun.
Sep 28, 2015
Editing: Creating the "OH F**K" Moment
Oct 20, 2015
Master Class: TOM HOLLAND
Dez Dolly and Joey Scoma sit down with one of the true Masters of Horror, Tom Holland. They discuss his work and his process, his successes and failures, and what it means to find success within yourself.
Oct 27, 2015
The Greatest Blood Recipes
From chocolate syrup to Dick Smith's realistic concoction, fake blood has evolved and changed throughout the years, creatively adapting to whatever the story needs.
Mar 02, 2016
Cuts & Transitions 101
In this video essay, Joey lists and defines the different cuts and transitions available to you as an editor, with examples from classic and modern films. It's up to you to decide when and why you'd use them.
Mar 23, 2016
Intro to Storyboarding
Storyboarding is all about clear communication of your vision. Storyboards can help you construct your film, plan your shots and your edit, and visually communicate what you want to the rest of your team.
May 11, 2016
Lens Filters 101
Jun 22, 2016
Telling Story With Off-Screen Sound
In this video we show you how off-screen sound (things we can hear, but aren't directly shown) can shape your story, and the ways you can use it to your advantage.
Jul 13, 2016
Field Trip: Dolby Headquarters
We've all seen the Dolby logo, whether it's in a theater or on our electronics at home - but what does Dolby actually do? RJFS went on their first road trip to visit Dolby HQ in San Francisco to find out.
Jul 20, 2016
The Power of Screenings
Feature documentary editor Kevin Klauber walks us through how to hold screenings of your projects, and why screenings are important.
Aug 31, 2016
Die Hard Editing Concepts
By comparing the different options available to you against the final film, we get a unique look into the editors' decision-making process behind Die Hard.
Sep 14, 2016
Shots vs. Set Ups
In this video, Lauren will show you how to determine what your set ups are, and how to use them to get the most out of your time on set.
Sep 28, 2016
Lighting 101: Quality of Light
In this video we cover the differences between hard and soft light, how the size and distance of your source affect the quality of your light, how to create hard and soft light using those concepts, and what diffusion actually does.
Oct 19, 2016
Creating the Illusion
"Movie Magic" is something you hear pretty often. Filmmaking itself is about creating an engaging illusion; bringing an audience into a story so deeply that they forget it isn't real. In this video essay, Joey discusses the unique and creative problem solving required of filmmakers to create and maintain that illusion. Ultimately, it comes down to teamwork: the seamless interlocking of every department and the layering of the different crafts, concepts, and techniques needed to make it work.
Oct 26, 2016
Harnessing Shadows
In this video, cinematographers Jon Salmon and Lauren Haroutunian go over three different lighting techniques that allow you to create dark, low-key lighting, while still maintaining good exposure and clarity in your image.
Nov 09, 2016
Lighting 101: Direction of Light
It's not just about where you point your light-- the angle of your lighting determines where the light falls, and therefore the kind of shadows it creates. These two effects together can have a huge impact on your audience.
Nov 16, 2016
Recording 101: Microphones
Wondering which microphone would be best for your shoot? Kevin breaks down the basics so you can figure out the type of mic best suited for what you're recording.
Jan 18, 2017
Behind the Edit: The Orson Welles Memo
With the film TOUCH OF EVIL, we are afforded that rare glimpse into the creative thought process of Orson Welles, and resulted in the incredible 58-page memo detailing Welles' editorial notes.
Feb 22, 2017
Embracing Accidents
Editor and filmmaker Kevin Klauber talks about some famous "accidents" in movies that made film history, and the importance of embracing the unexpected on set. In other words: just keep rolling.
Mar 29, 2017
So You Don't Want to Watch a Black & White Movie?
This video explores how filmmakers have used black-and-white to the story's advantage, and why it can be so beautiful and compelling.
May 03, 2017
The Special and Visual Effects of Dimension 404
Aug 30, 2017
Field Trip: Dolby Cinema
Utilizing Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and comprehensive design, our friends have created an incredible movie-going experience.
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