2.21.20: Kinefinity's Price Drop, Coronavirus, Bond, and Working with Actors

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2.21.20: Kinefinity's Price Drop, Coronavirus, Bond, and Working with Actors

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Feb 21, 2020

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This week on the No Film School Podcast we talk about a few big stories in tech, but also answer a question from the NFS community about working with actors that brings up some great stories, learning experiences, and a variety of approaches to directing.
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Feb 21, 2020

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