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Media Services: Glossary
A browsable glossary of terms related to the study of "digital" or "new multimedia," "a relatively new and broad subject area that combines traditional image-production techniques (like film and video) with an understanding of digital images, the computers and software used to produce them, and the networks through which they can be shared." From the Department of Media Services, University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Internet Archive: Moving Image Archive
This digital library contains thousands of digital movies which range from classic full-length films, to daily alternative news broadcasts, to videos of every genre uploaded by Archive users. Most of these movies are available for download.
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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
This is the nation's largest permanent collection of moving image artifacts and offers the public exhibitions,
film screenings, lectures, seminars, and other education programs. The museum also provides online exhibits on its Web site.
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CINEMA: HOW ARE HOLLYWOOD FILMS MADE?
An overview to the creation of motion pictures created by the Annenberg/CPB Project,
including screenwriting, directing, producing, acting, and editing.
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
A fascinating 2,500-year chronology of discoveries leading to the motion picture.
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CYBER FILM SCHOOL
This site provides excellent, up-to-date articles
and links on most aspects of moviemaking, from shooting
with Super 8, to working with extras.
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INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE
A database of over 200,000 motion pictures, including feature
films, videos, television movies, and television shows.
The database contains 400,000 actors, 40,000 directors,
filmographies, plot summaries, production companies, special
effects companies, reviews, and Academy Awards.
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LA 411: FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION IN LOS ANGELES
A database of film, television, and video production companies in Los Angeles.
Virtually all aspects of the field are represented.
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MEDIA SERVICES: GLOSSARY
A browsable glossary of terms related to the study of "digital" or "new
multimedia,"
"a relatively new and broad subject area that combines traditional image-production
techniques (like film and video) with an understanding
of digital images, the computers and software used to
produce them, and the networks through which they can be shared." From
the Department of Media Services, University of California, Santa Cruz.
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MOVIE GUIDE IN THEATERS
Created by TV Guide, this site includes extensive reference works and a searchable database of more than
35,000 motion pictures released in the United States. The database includes biographies and filmographies of actors,
directors, and other principals in the industry.
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NY 411: FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION IN NEW YORK
A database of film, television, and video production
companies in New York. Virtually all aspects of the field
are represented.
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PAPER TIGER TELEVISION
Read about the current and past projects of one of the most respected video activist collectives.
Access a collection of articles written by members on topics of low or no-budget production, public access television, and media politics.
There are also links to other alternative media sites. Although this collective is based in New York City, their Web site provides valuable
insight to anyone anywhere interested in "smashing the myths" of mainstream media.
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PRODUCTIONHUB
A specialized search engine concentrating on the film,
video, and digital media industries, including crew, equipment, all aspects of production, and support services.
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SILENT FILM RESOURCES FAQ
An excellent collection of links about the motion picture industry during the era of silent films, including preservation issues.
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