One of the great things about smartphone moviemaking is that your camera is always with you. Which brings up one of the worst things about smartphone moviemaking: there are lots of opportunities for losing your camera. This happened with a woman named Alyssa, who dropped her iPhone X into a river. The phone contained priceless photos…

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While film is primarily a visual medium, the sound track’s contribution can be immense. Think of the haunting themes in movies such as “The Godfather” and “Chariots of Fire.” Or—as an experiment—watch the “Psycho” shower scene with the sound turned off. If you prefer a more current example, here is “Flying With Nature,” which won the top prize…

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