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• Internet Filmmaker's FAQ - A resource for new and independent filmmakers covering a wide variety of film-related issues.

  Amateur Cat Films This site explains in an unusual way how to create a movie. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/amateurcats/

  Cinema: How are Hollywood Films Made? Annenberg Media exhibit which presents the moviemaking process, with modules on screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing. http://www.learner.org/exhibits/cinema/

  Cinemoose.com A blog about directing, screenwriting, filmmaking, independent film and the movie industry. http://cinemoose.com

  Cyber Film School Filmmaking Website Instruction, tips, advice, techniques on how to make, produce, direct, shoot, light and edit TV, films, movies and videos. http://www.cyberfilmschool.com/

  CyberTooth's Guide to Filmmaking and Movies Tutorials on various filmmaking topics, and links to filmmaking resources. http://www.geocities.com/calfeildsmith/filmmaking.htm

  Digital Filmmaking Secrets Online resource center for digital filmmaking, with articles on screenwriting, directing, cinematography and producing. http://2learnfilm.com

  Dogma 2001: New Rules for Internet Cinema Ten rules to follow when creating internet cinema rather than a film for film festivals. http://www.neocinema.com/

  DVFilm's Digital Video to Film Transfer FAQ The top ten questions asked by beginning digital filmmakers: how to shoot digital video tape for transfer to either 35mm or 16mm film. http://www.dvfilm.com/faq.htm

  Film Direction Online course with pages on the fundamentals, pre-production, production, and post-production. http://filmdirection.net/

  Film Secrets An educational resource for indie film-makers, including those with little to no film training. http://www.rivalquest.com/

  Film Underground Articles and discussions of practical and theoretical filmmaking. http://www.filmunderground.com/

  FilmHelp.com An ever-growing compendium of filmmaking help, pointers, advice, and mistakes from award-winning writer and director Greg Pak. http://www.pakbuzz.com/filmhelp/

  Filmsmith Informative tips and help for low or no budget filmmakers just starting out. http://www.geocities.com/james_pi/main.html

  Film-Tech Cinema projection tips, equipment manual downloads, projection picture warehouse and a forum for film handlers. http://www.film-tech.com

  Golden Fleece Productions Advice for independent and amateur film and video makers, dealing with the art and techniques of filmmaking. http://www.geocities.com/gfpvideo/

  Guerrilla Filmmaking 101: Motivation First in a series of articles to guide independent filmmakers without studio backing to a successful completion of their film. http://www.proletariatpictures.com/r-101.html

  How to Buy the Right Camcorder A checklist of things to look out for when choosing a camcorder. http://martweiss.com/film/camcorder.shtml

  How To Make Your Movie Interactive CD-ROM that simulates the environment of a film school, allowing users to learn about and experience all of the steps involved in making their own films. http://interactivefilmschool.com/

  Knowledge Hound Links to how-to guides, tutorials and tips on motion imaging, screenwriting, soundtracks, sound effects, and sound stages. http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/film.htm

  LikeAStory Filmmaking tips including postproduction, budget special effects, blood formulas, in camera technique, physical effects, and zombie makeup technique. http://www.likeastory.com

  Making The Film This site aims to educate and inspire would-be film-makers. Includes the author's filmmaking diary, a quick-start guide to filmmaking, and clips and stills. http://www.makingthefilm.com/

  10 Minute Film School Robert Rodriguez's explanation of the fundamentals of movie-making. http://www.exposure.co.uk/makers/minute.html

  Papa Tango Information and tutorials in amateur filmmaking, including special effects, camera shots, lighting, and equipment. http://www.freewebs.com/papatango/

  Project X Resources for beginning digital filmmakers. http://www.elementalfilms.co.uk/projectx/

  rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ FAQ for the newsgroup : rec.arts.movies.tech http://www.nyx.net/~snorwood/faq.html

  Reel News for Filmmakers The logistics of amateur filmmaking including getting educated, financing, and producing the film. http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/4525/

  Small Movies The art and craft of making cinema: the equipment, methods and techniques used by hundreds of thousands of people over the last one hundred years. http://www.city-net.com/~fodder/

  So You Wanna Work in Movies? A real-life guide to working in feature films. Written by Oliver Stapleton, a cinematographer with 28 years experience and 40 features behind him. http://www.cineman.co.uk

  Sonnyboo: Articles on Filmmaking 22 articles to help beginning moviemakers and digital video enthusiasts. http://www.sonnyboo.com/downloads/articles.htm

  Soyouwanna Make a Low-Budget Movie? This article explains how to make a movie on a small budget, from pre-production to production and post-production. http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/makemovie/makemovie.html

  Windows Movie Makers Online community dedicated in helping beginners to learn more about the moreware. http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/