Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Feb 9, 2024Writing Characters That Actors Love to PlayHey, Kent here. I’ve been brainstorming ideas for my next film, and one thing I want to prioritize is giving the actors the opportunity to do their best work. Not only does this make it easier to get the best cast attached to the project, but it usua...Discussfilmmaking
tufotufo.hashnode.dev·Feb 5, 2024Diary #5Not sure about today. My mom didn't really talk to me today. School was absolutely boring; we were watching films in like five subjects. Not to say watching films is a bad thing; more like, I dont link watching five films at the same time and one aft...DiscussMy Diarytired
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Feb 2, 2024A Filmmaker's Guide to Networking (without being a weirdo)Hey, Kent here. If you're like me, "networking" has never come naturally. In fact, I always considered my introversion a weakness for my film career, especially while living in Los Angeles where there's so many film people to connect with. In my mind...Discuss·27 readsfilm
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 26, 2024The Truth About Screenwriting BooksHey folks, Today I want to talk about the elephant in the room... Actually, I want to talk about the cat on the rope. If you talk to anyone in the film industry who deals with scripts, eventually, this book will get mentioned. What is Save The Cat? ...Discussscreenwriting
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 19, 2024Film Credits: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyHey, Kent here. Let’s talk about something that’s in every short film, but nobody else talks about. That’s right... CREDITS Believe it or not, there is such a thing as good credits, bad credits, and ugly credits. And I’m not even talking about font c...Discuss·30 readsfilmmaking
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 12, 2024How a Legendary DP Thinks About Close-UpsHey friends, Kent here. I just came across this little interview clip of Roger Deakins (director of photography for Blade Runner 2049, No Country for Old Men, 1917, Shawshank, etc) where he critiques the framing/lensing of the cameraman in his own in...Discuss·63 readscinematography
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Jan 5, 2024How to Give "Good" Feedback on a FilmHey friends, Kent Lamm here. I recently noticed a problem in the Discord server for my short film course. It’s a very common but ineffective way of giving feedback on scripts and films... They’re being too nice. I understand why. For beginner filmmak...Discuss·99 readsfilm
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Dec 29, 2023What are your filmmaking goals for 2024?Hey friends, Kent Lamm here. I hope you’ve had a great 2023, and got to work on some fun projects. Since we’re all thinking about our filmmaking plans & goals for the upcoming year, I wanted to share my plans for 2024, including what you can expect t...Discuss·52 readsfilm
Jason Torresfilm2code.vercel.app·Dec 15, 2023Networking and Soft Skills for developersIn the film industry, where creativity intersects with technical skills, I spent 15 years crafting visual stories and honing my craft. After deciding to retire from film, I found myself drawn to a new narrative — one written in code. (I feel like I h...Darcy Declute and 3 others are discussing this4 people are discussing thisDiscuss·52 likes·784 readstechnologyI love this! Great read! Trying everyday to become better with communication with strangers! It’s tough! 3
Kent Lammstandardstoryco.hashnode.dev·Nov 24, 2023My New Way to Stay Creative & ProductiveHey, and happy holidays! If you've been struggling with your creative work, here's an idea that's made a huge difference for me lately. It has not only improved my creative output, but also in my general happiness and sense of satisfaction. It's an i...Discuss·55 readsfilm
