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The 10 Best Photography Schools in Canada | Top Photography Programs
16 November, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s provide a high-level overview of some of the best photography schools in Canada. Of course, there are other good schools and this list isn’t comprehensive; however, the below photography programs are certainly among the most notable in Canada. (in no particular order) We’ll discuss: TMU Image Arts / best photogra...
21 Best Podcasts on Filmmaking / Filmmaker Film Producer Podcasts
9 November, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1433456582 | Shutterstock Let’s review Front Row’s top podcasts on filmmaking. We’ll discuss: (in no particular order) Just Shoot It podcast New York Production Alliance / NYPA's podcast The Art of Film Funding podcast Business of Film Craft Truck Uncut Filmspotting The No Film Scho...
The 15 Best Photo Editing Apps / Best Photography Editor Apps
26 October, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1399145969 | Shutterstock Let’s review the 15 best apps for photo editing available on the market now. (in no particular order) We’ll discuss: Polish / Photo Editor Pro Snapseed VSCO Photofox ON1 Photo RAW DxO PhotoLab and ONE GIMP darktable RawTherapee PicsArt Pixlr Fotor Ribbet Co...
The 10 Best Laptops for Music Production
14 October, 2020 • Grant PattenThe 10 Best Laptops for Music Production / Best Music Production Computers Let’s review the ten best laptops for music production available on the market now. (in no particular order) We’ll discuss: Asus VivoBook Asus ZenBook Apple MacBook Pro Microsoft Surface Book Samsung Notebook Dell Inspiron Gaming Edition Huawei ...
The 10 Best Music Documentaries / the Best Rockumentaries
5 October, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 music documentary films. We’ll discuss: (in no particular order) Stop Making Sense Montage of Heck and Soaked in Bleach Gimme Shelter Dont Look Back [sic] Rattle and Hum The Decline of Western Civilization Woodstock The Last Waltz and Once Were Brothers Amy The Story of Wish You Were Her...
How to protect your camera in snow | protect your camera in cold weather
1 October, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 551251480, Shutterstock It’s true – most modern photography equipment is generally durable enough to withstand snowy conditions, but there are still some best practices that you’ll want to keep in mind when handling your photography gear in snow and cold weather conditions. Let’s re...
The 10 Best Music Theory Books | Top 10 Music Theory Books
28 September, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 music theory books. We’ll discuss: (in no particular order) Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain How Music Works The Study of Counterpoint Hooktheory Silence: Lectures and Writings The Joy of Music Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music Harmonic Experience Th...
10 Best Documentaries about Filmmaking / Best Movies about Filmmaking
14 September, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 documentaries about filmmaking. (in no particular order): Lost in La Mancha / He Dreams of Giants Burden of Dreams Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven’s Gate The Making of "The Shining" / Room 237 American Movie The Kid Stays in the Picture Easy Riders, Raging Bulls Directed by ...
10 Best Budget Filmmaking Microphones / Best Mics for Filmmaking
1 September, 2020 • Grant PattenIn addition to our blog post about the best budget cameras for filmmaking, we thought it would be useful to provide a list on the top 10 affordable filmmaking microphones. We’ll discuss (in no particular order): Sennheiser XSW-D / Best lav mic for filmmaking RØDE VideoMic NTG / Best shotgun mic for filmmaking Sennheise...
The 10 Best Filmmaking Books | Top Books on Filmmaking / Videography
24 August, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 books on filmmaking. We’ll discuss: (in no particular order) In the Blink of an Eye Rebel without a Crew On Directing Film Making Movies Directing Actors How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck Cinematography: Theory and Practice Master Shots The Filmmaker's Handbook Save the Cat! 1. In the...
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