For Filmmakers

It's difficult to keep all this information in your head, so here are a few links for quick reference. This information can also assist you in your planning, understanding and follow-thru. There are a multitude of steps in creating a great film, and it's better when you understand all of the mechanics of putting together your masterpiece. It will show in your production value, and it will never be underestimated by aficionados!

Movie Making Manual via Wikibooks - Handy resource during preproduction

Captioning Service - Includes terminology

Producers Masterguide - Just in case, every film and TV organization you can think of or need

Technical Info for Filmmakers and Editors - Ever wonder what all the resolutions and framerates are in today's digital world of filmmaking?

Field of View Calculator - Ever wonder what a lense's performance will look like on your camera?

Acting Resources

(clicking on any link will open a new browser window for you)

• ActorPlace - Free Headshot & Resume website, Free E-mailing of the Headshot & Resume to the Casting Calls in their system and to anyone you want.
• Big Talent - Free website lets you create multiple profiles (Actor, Model ETC) and post resume and 6 photos per profile. Good site to set up
• Brain Box Talent - Has free and paid websites for your headshot and resume. Has job postings. This is a new site with good potential but the jobs currenty posted here are availible for free everywhere. Set up the free portfolio and wait for the site to evolove.
• My 8 x 10 - Great free site for NY & LA markets.
• Showfax Actors Access - Free site post 2 headshots. This is a must join site For SAG/AFTRA members they post breakdowns for all TV shows & movies in LA, NYC & Vancover. They send you an e-mail EVERY TIME YOU FIT A ROLE & has an E-mail portfolio forwarding set-up for $2 per submission.
• Talent Bank - Free actor website post your headshot and resume for free.
• Talent Match -
• Talent Pages - Free for SAG actors but non-union must pay $15 per year or $25 lifetime.
• Zoetrope Virtual Studio ( Coppola family ) - Free for actors, writers, directors & crew. This is the Coppola Family Virtual Studio. Actors must have 2, 15 second sound bites ( 1 Shakespeare 1 Modern ) or you can not join.
• Zonie.com - Auditions - Casting Agencies - Production Facilities - AZ Shoot Locations Production & Theatre Jobs - Pro Talent & Crew - Networking - Classifieds

Local Tucson and Surrounding Area Specific Resources

The following are resources the are predominantly found in Tucson or very near by and are to be considered local. Please feel free to browse and look through all the possibilities. Remember when contacting any of these groups, organizations or individuals, please tell them you found them here at the IFASA site.

Location, location, location - where to film your next blockbuster!

Do you know a good location to shoot independent films in Southern Arizona? If so, contact us and we will move it onto the list.

• Gammons Gulch - Benson, Arizona, Western Town

The Tucson Film Office also has a list of locations.

Technical - Field of View Calculator

Here is another powerful tool for you to see what things would look like based on the lens, the settings and the type of sensor being used (see your camera specs).

Clicking on the link below will open a new window for you:

Visit AbelCineTech - Field of View Comparator (or calculator)

FOV snapshot

Technical Info for Cinematographers and Editors

Ever wonder what all the possible formats (resolutions) and frame rates are that are being used today? Then check this out:

Technology - Post-Production digital Resolutions

and

Technology - Specifications of Digital Cinema Formats

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