Vimeo Video School :: External Resource
Vimeo have a constantly growing and useful resource, the Vimeo Film School. Check it out for some filmmaking basics, tutorials on using DSLRs for video and lots of other useful filmmaking goodies.
Working with Indigenous Communities and People :: External Resources
Below are some useful links for strategies and practises for working in Indigenous communities:
Working with Aboriginal people and communities - A practice resource:
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docswr/_assets/main/documents/working_with_aboriginal.pdf
Practice tips:
Global Action Project Media In Action Curriculum :: External Resource
You can now download Global Action Project's Media in Action Curriculum. A great resource with over 100 pages, this is one you should definitely check out.
Vibewire Training Videos :: Crash Course in Filming and Editing
Vibewire have put together some fantastic video instructionals for their ElectionWire campaign. You can check out their resources page by clicking here or check out the two videos below giving you a crash course on camerawork and editing!
Camerawork:
Celtx :: Free Scriptwriting and Pre-Production Tool
Celtx is a fantastic free software to help you structure your scripts and assist with most of your pre-production needs. It works on Mac, Windows and Linux! There is even an iPhone/iPad app. Did I mention its free? Check it out!
How Does a Camera Aperture Work? :: External Resource
How does a camera aperture work? Take a look at the science behind it on ABC Science!
iPhone Apps for Filmmakers :: External Resource
Get slates, storyboards, film logging and script reading software all on your iPhone! Check out this link from ACTORSandCREW showing you the 10 best filmmaking apps for your iPhone.
10 Fantastic Photoshop Tutorials on YouTube :: External Resource
The good folks at Mashable have combined 10 of the best Photoshop tutorials on Youtube on one easy page for your ease and perusal!
Video Library for Audio Engineers and Producers :: External Resource
Follow the link below for a massive list of videos relating to audio engineering, production and the music business!
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/video-vault/191111-video-vault.html
Have fun!
interACT Resource Kit :: Working in Integrated Performance
Powerhouse Youth Theatre and Accessible Arts have put together the interACT Resource Kit, designed to assist those working in integrated performance settings, with mixed ability participants. Lots of useful case studies and workshop plans to check out!
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Here are four ways you can contribute to the toolkit and help us keep it going.
- Let us know if you use any of these ideas, workshops or techniques in your community - simply comment on the posts you find most useful and share links to your work so we can check it out! If you want a private, community-minded space to share your media - and keep the copyright - check out CuriousWorks' portal for doing just that, All Around You.
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