3D film technology goes back to the 1890s, with the first 3D feature film being shown to a paying audience in 1922. The Golden Age of 3D was the ’50’s. We all have seen the photos of the 50’s-era movie audience wearing the white cardboard 3D glasses. Today, 3D computer animation combines with live action to fool the eye and … Read More
FilmL.A. Brings “Local Elects” to Sample Special Effects
Do you confuse “Squib” with a seafood dish? Do you think a “Flame Bar” is Hollywood’s hottest club? Do you think “Primacord” is the latest eco-vehicle? If so, FilmL.A. is here to help. The terms above relate to special effects commonly used in film and television production on-location in our region. With the goal of educating our government clients … Read More
Location Scouting Tool Saves Valuable Time
There are well over a quarter of a billion websites in existence. Let’s face it — the internet is filled with lots of what you need and more of what you don’t. There are plenty of sites that help you waste time and avoid work but fewer that make your job easier. Despite the internet’s enormity, we believe our customers could still … Read More
AFI Has Class at FilmL.A.
On October 1, approximately 30 students from the American Film Institute attended an educational briefing at FilmL.A. With a goal of helping to prepare them to be better filmmakers, the first-year students were given a tour of our office and an overview of local filming guidelines and processes. Participants went over the step-by-step process to obtain a film permit … Read More
No Campaign, No Gain
Launching a public education campaign to garner community and legislative support for the filmed entertainment industry has long been a goal of industry champions. FilmL.A. Board Chair Pamm Fair, who also serves as Deputy National Executive Director for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has made getting such a campaign off the ground a top priority during her tenure. This … Read More