The Evolution of Graphic Design

Life Before Photoshop: The Evolution of Graphic Design

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Graphic Design used to be a difficult, time-consuming, yet beautiful process.  It was a tactile world of ink stains, paper scraps, and layering sheets of acetate until everything lined up just right. Where every poster, album cover and magazine spread was painstakingly crafted by hand.  So let’s explore the evolution of graphic design by taking a step back in time to the years B.P. (Before Photoshop)- starting with the trusty toolkit they couldn’t live without.
Wicked For Good

Alumni Drive Success Across Wicked for Good, Rosalía’s LUX & World Series Sound

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From Hollywood sets, music studios and even the World Series, graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School continue to shape the entertainment industry in powerful and inspiring ways. These recent accomplishments highlight the creativity, professionalism, and technical excellence our alumni bring to every project.
The L.A. Film School awards 2025

A Trio of Honors: The L.A. Film School’s Award-Winning Week

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It’s been an incredible week for The Los Angeles Film School! Between back-to-back recognitions from some of the biggest names in entertainment and education from Billboard Magazine, TheWrap, and Newsweek, we’re so proud of our creative community. These honors highlight what makes our students, faculty, and alumni so special: passion, talent, and a shared commitment to the art of storytelling.
Navigating the Set: Essential Etiquette for Film Crew Newcomers

Navigating the Set: Essential Etiquette for Film Crew Newcomers

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Stepping onto a professional film set is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with a strict, often unspoken, set of rules - setiquette. For newcomers, understanding and adhering to these protocols is crucial for a successful career. To help demystify these rules, we asked film instructor Jay Zabriskie about the most critical areas where green crew members often stumble, from noise levels to the complex hierarchy, so you can master the set's unique working environment.
The L.A. Film School Earns Spot on TheWrap's Top Film Schools List for the Sixth Consecutive Year

The L.A. Film School Earns Spot on TheWrap’s Top Film Schools List for the Sixth Consecutive Year

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For the sixth consecutive year, The L.A. Film School has been recognized as one of the nation's leading institutions for film and entertainment education, affirming its role in shaping the creative industry's future.
Happy Accidents

The 6 “Happy Accidents” from Movies and Songs that Shaped them into Masterpieces

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It’s true. Whether you’re shooting a multi-million dollar Hollywood blockbuster, rehearsing a local community play or recording a new song. In the creative world, as in life, things can go awry.  But as you’re about to find out, that can be a very good thing. We have six films and songs to prove it.  Let’s take a look at the happy accidents that made them the masterpieces that they are—and the lessons that come with them.  And we’ll even leave you with some parting advice from the legend that is Michael Caine so you can blow the bloody doors off in your creative career.
Man at Recording Console

The Los Angeles Recording School Named to Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List 2025 – 8th Consecutive Year!

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The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School, has once again been named to Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Business School List for 2025. This marks the eighth consecutive year the school has earned recognition from Billboard Magazine for its excellence in music industry education.
Joe Barresi

Inside the Mind of a Rock Legend: An Exclusive Interview with Joe “Evil Joe” Barresi

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Have you ever wondered how some of the most iconic rock albums of the last few decades were made? We sat down with legendary producer and engineer Joe Barresi to find out. In this exclusive interview, hosted by fellow industry veteran Tony Shepperd, Barresi pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing the stories and techniques behind his work with bands like Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, and Soundgarden.
John Candy: I Like Me

Impact Players: Celebrating Recent Alumni Accomplishments in Film, Festivals and Music

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From music videos and documentaries to blockbuster films and international festivals, alumni of The Los Angeles Film School continue to make a powerful impact across the entertainment industry. From music videos and documentaries to blockbuster films and international festivals, alumni of The Los Angeles Film School continue to make a powerful impact across the entertainment industry. Read on to discover some of the recent projects our esteemed alumni, including Hannah Lux Davis, Taylor Black, Sandra Lipski, Christian Salvador, and Ariana Miller, have been working on.