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Whilst we're on the subject of screenwriting, here's a really good site with guidance and information from a successful Hollywood screenwriter, John August. Mostly, he answers reader-submitted questions about the craft, but occasionally he goes on tangents that run far afield of writing and filmmaking. You'll also find info on past, present and future projects.

The best thing about John August.com, of course, is that Mr. August's input is really, really well written, entertaining as well as informative..... who knew?!? The discussion and comment forums are also interesting too.

E-Script

E-script is the meeting place on the web for scriptwriters of all kinds. Since 1996, they've brought screen & TV writers from around the world together with top film and television professionals in unique online courses and workshops.



So: do you have a screenplay you want to start, or finish, with professional guidance? Want to write a TV spec script? Or maybe you're just looking to learn the basics of screenwriting. Whatever your level of scriptwriting accomplishment, E-script aim to provide an A-list working experience.

Video Nation

Video Nation is a BBC project to capture stories by ordinary people from around England. It sounds just the kind of thing the SABC could look at to get South Africans involved and interested in the tools of production. In the mean time however, the site offers free on-line learning of various aspects of filmmaking. Topics include Lighting the Subject, Recording Sound and Filming Action.

Location Images Made Smarter

I saw this on CNN this morning - a tool they are punting to create a multi-angle image of today's historic inauguration.

Photosynth is a new Microsoft product that allows you to transform regular digital photos into a three-dimensional, 360-degree experience. Anybody who sees your synth is put right in your shoes, sharing in your experience, with detail, clarity and scope impossible to achieve in conventional photos or videos.

Photosynth analyzes each photo for similarities to the others, and uses that data to build a model of where the photos were taken. It then re-creates the environment and uses that as a canvas on which to display the photos. So whether you're pitching to clients, to commissioning editors, or building a storyboard for your own production, Photosynth offers huge potential.