
History and Use: 12 Principles of Animation
Articles What are Disney's 12 Principles of Animation? When you think of wildly successful animation, one of the first studios that comes to mind is Disney. From the original Mickey Mouse all the way through their newest feature film, Disney…

What Were Your Favorite Animated Shows as a Kid?
Articles How Animated Shows Became a Standard in American Television If someone asked what shows you watched the most as a kid, it’s likely the majority of your answers would be animated series. Animated TV series have been an important part…

Working with Anamorphic Lenses
Articles Alumnus Brandon Trost was the DP on Diary of a Teenage Girl starring Kristen Wiig, Bel Powley and Alexander Skarsgård. Everything You Need to Know About Anamorphic Lenses Anamorphic lenses have a long history of capturing the world in…

Make Your Typography Stand Out
Articles Image by Aleksandar Popovski via Dribble Whether it’s a movie poster, your graphic design résumé, or a new logo, choosing the right font can make or break any design. At The Los Angeles Film School, we know all about how the “simple”…

How to Become a Screenwriter in Hollywood
Articles A Day in the Life of a Hollywood Writer with Travis Betz Every Hollywood filmmaker has an origin story. For decades, movies have shaped and inspired writers to tell their own stories on the silver screen. Novice filmmakers learn from…

Film & Video Game Releases: April 2020
Articles CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF FILM & GAME RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF April 24, 2020! Want to know the latest video game releases and upcoming films? From Deliver Us The Moon to Predator: Hunting Grounds, here is our schedule of the games…

Inside Look: Cinematography
Articles What Does a Cinematographer Do? When it comes to movies, visual storytelling is the most important part. Why do people go to movies anyway? Essentially, we go to see and hear something beautiful. Without cinematographers, there is…

Advantages of Going to Film School
ArticlesIf you are someone who believes in the value of a bachelor’s or associates degree, then going to film school (or even a four-year college) is a good way to fulfill your personal and professional goals. We understand not everyone feels that way. Some students prefer to learn from online video resources and take the no film school route. The no film school path does take tremendous self-discipline and may take longer than opting for a more traditional approach through college. If you don’t want to earn your college degree, there are online resources that offer training certificates.

Emily Durkin is a Filmmaking Powerhouse
Articles To conclude our celebration of Women's History Month, we shine the spotlight on Emily Durkin—L.A. Film staff member Emily was born in Waco, Texas and raised in Eudora, Kansas. After moving back to Waco, she graduated from Baylor University…