Here's another one: http://www.filmmusicmag.com/

What magazines?
 

Hi guys

Can anyone recommend any industry magazines for good reading on my long daily commute? I've scanned many forums and there seems to be a lot out there. I'd appreciate your feedback as I don't want to waste time or money on magazines that are not respected.

Thanks in advance

DB

I love my free DV magazine subscription. I was even willing to pay for it, before they offerd it to me for free.

It depends a lot on what your focus is. There are probably 30-50 in total.

I like:

EventDV
Videography
DV
STudio
Independent (at store once in a while)

The internet advertising boom seems to be killing off trade magazines. Notice how much less content the current issue of DV has in it?
One of mine even closed it's doors and went all online, but I've already forgotten the name since they are all so similar.

Anyway I get free subscritptions to DV, Videographer, and Studio. All have good original content and all are good for a commute but all have a lot of reprinting of the same press releases. They tend to blur together after awhile

I also pay for American Cinematographer. Pretty snobby but unique and I feel that I actually learn from it. Plus I can make future Netflix picks from it :)

Bill- the one thing that will keep magazines from going completely online, is the fact that you can conveniently roll one up, and take it to the bathroom with you. Sure... you could do the same with a laptop, but would you?

What magazines?
 

Thanks for the feedback. I have picked up some of these mags at tradehows and, as has been mentioned, a lot of the content seems similar. What really gets me is manufacturers and their resellers writing there own articles, but I suppose free mags have to rely on advertising revenue.

It's really useful all the same to know what the more experienced of you are reading.

Though it does seem a shame.

BTW, I'm really interested in cameras, accessories and editing systems (and trying to get my head around compatiblity issues). And, of course, HD.

Cheers

DB

Video Systems might be a good match for your interests
http://www.videosystems.com/

Dave, if your geared toward narrative stuff at all try:

Moviemaker
Filmmaker
The Independent
RES


RES use to be my favorite but it's gotten less about digital filmmaking nowadays and more about all types of creative media.

There is also a magazine called "VideoMaker". I have a subscription to it and it is alright. Most of it is geared toward product review and stuff like that. But there is also regular articles on tips and techniques on the differenct facets of production. It's an OK magazine. I'd like to see more "how to" type articles though.

I like American Cinematographer. Magazines like DV are fun, but don't really contribute to your artistic growth. If you like product reviews, go for it.

"I like American Cinematographer. Magazines like DV are fun, but don't really contribute to your artistic growth. If you like product reviews, go for it."


Emre, my gosh...how could I have forgotten my favorite magazine!?! Nice recovery!

Does American Cinematographer have many "how to" type article where you can actually learn some neat stuff to try? Thanks.

It's not really that type of magazine. The cinematographers do go into detailed explanation as to how they went about things, but it is not layed out in laymen's terms. Still, if you have a base understanding of the craft and the tools involved you can understand it.
There is also Cinefex that deals specifically with special effects and how they achieve them, what type of camera and film, etc, are often included in the equation.
However this was more common before the CGI revolution and now the mag seems mostly about computer/CGI stuff.
I'd highly, HIGHLY recommend going to Ebay and picking up older issues that concentrated on older big effects films like Blade Runner, Alien, etc.
I learned a ton from these magazines and it helped to round out my knowledge of practical/in-camera effects.

"Moviemaker" magazine claims to be the #1 selling independent movie magazine. I bought a copy and it is "very very good". Very informative and very supportive of the indie!!! This magazine is exactly what I've been looking for. Check it out!!!
http://www.moviemaker.com/
MovieMaker Magazine is a quarterly chronicle of the world of independent motion picture art and business and the personalities who inhabit it. It is commentary, how-to information, new product reviews, financing strategies, humor, criticism, photography, illustrations, and candid interviews with above-the-line trendsetters as well as behind-the-scenes craftspeople. Featuring insight into the marquee names of today, the giants of yesterday and the trend-setters of tomorrow in an attractive full-color package, MovieMaker is designed to entertain as well as instruct, and is written for both independent artists and all fans of quality motion pictures.

MovieMaker, "The Art and Business of Making Movies," is the most widely-read independent movie magazine in the world.

DigitalVideo techniques Magazine
 

I bought the absolute best magazine I've ever seen on Digital video today. It is called "Digital Video techniques" Printed in UK. I bought it at the Barnes and Noble in USA and it was a little expensive but worth it. More how to articles than any other magazine on the subject.
http://www.dvtechniques.co.uk/flashindex.html

I also have purchased most issues of DVT (they are only on issue 5 anyway) -- mainly because of the included disk of freebies (digital loops, stills and audio loops) and secondly because of the articles, which typically are good.

However, they are biased in their software tutorials towards the "consumer" level: they have never had anything on Vegas, for example, and don't cover Premiere or After Effects (but do cover Elements and Encore).

Well, like you said.....There has only been five issues so far. The NLE software that you mentioned has entire books written about them that you can check out for free at the Public Libraries (each one is a couple inches thick--lots of info). I'm not at that level yet but maybe they will touch on those bigger NLEs soon. Yes, and the disks with free stuff is cool too!!

Digital Video Techniques pro section
 

Hi All

It might interest you guys to know that Digital Video Techniques now includes a 16 page section called DV Pro that includes tutorials on more advanced DV software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro as well as Encore. No Vegas yet but it will be making an appearance in future issues.

Free Industry Magazines and Publications....
 

Hey all,

I checked around and it didn't seem like this had been talked about much before.

What industry magazines are out there that don't cost anything? I'd like to get a list / resource going for reference. So I guess I'll start.


Free magazines and publications I receive:

Millimeter
Digital Content Producer
Sound & Video Contractor
Front of House Magazine (audio)

Probably a few others, can't think of them right now.

What do you guys recommend? It doesn't have to "necessarily" be free, but that would be nice.

Thanks
Kit

I subscribe to Event DV and Studio Monthly, which are both free, very interesting, and helpful.

Moved to Read About It and merged with our Magazines thread.

Sorry Chris. Thanks. Guess I should have looked a little harder... :-)