About Nathalie Rudd

Nathalie Rudd has a Production Certificate in Film, Trident Technical College in Charleston and has a B. A. (Film Studies Major), University of South Carolina. As a student, Nathalie gained experience in film analysis from University of South Carolina and has worked on many student films at Trident Technical College. In addition, she is a short story writer and published poet. Nathalie writes film articles and is the Columbia Film Examiner for Examiner.com/Columbia. She is also an active volunteer for ETV in Columbia, SC as a Camera Operator. Nathalie's e-mail address is gingersnaps4321@gmail.com

Propping for Movies

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Some areas of film are harder than others to describe.  Propping for movies is no exception.  Pencils, chairs, desks, cars, etc. would be considered … [Read more...]

Outside Views On Survival On A Film Shoot

Zombie shoot

Dedicated to:  My best friend, Nina I was talking with my best friend the other day.  I was reminding her of the film shoots that I had dragged … [Read more...]

First Film Experience

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The first real experience working on a film alone or with friends/classmates can be difficult…  You are unsure or yourself and of what you are … [Read more...]

In College

Interview with the Vampire

In college one may not know what they want to do with their life.  Not everyone decides at the age of five that, “oh I want to become a doctor” … [Read more...]

Unwritten Rules To Surviving On A Film Set

Socks

Survival on a film set.  Talking about film can only get you so far and then you are on your own on an actual shoot.  When on a film shoot there are … [Read more...]

Following Your Dreams

Carolina Stories

This is for the students or people who want to learn about film or for those who are now learning about film.  This story is about a man, Mark Adams … [Read more...]

Radio Television vs. Film Part 2

Splicer

Once we were divided into groups had our group names picked out, and had our dialogue memorized, the first scene began.  I am in the Film group.  … [Read more...]

RTV Students Vs. Film Students Part 1

Pre-Production

Learning about all the film equipment and details about film is very important, but not as important as learning from the mistakes and the experiences … [Read more...]

Media Arts: Animation

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Media Arts is different from Film Studies.  It involves more hands on experience with the film equipment that you will use on actual film … [Read more...]

Film 102

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When wanting to learn about film, the beginning is the best place to start.  This applies whether you are a film student or just want to learn about … [Read more...]