Here are the winners for the very first AFI ScreenNation Video Challenge!

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http://screennation.afi.com Xander features a couple of youtubers that have found their way over to AFI ScreenNation!

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It's all about AFI ScreenNation and what the next few vlogs will be about. If you have a filmmaking question for Xander, send us a message or type it in the comments below!

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****DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 14th!!!! http://screennation.afi.com/Challenge.aspx?challenge=36 AFI ScreenNation wants to know about your Hometown's claim to fame! Make a 5-minute documentary short about a local legend or what your town is known most for. Winner receives an awesome video camera package!

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Xander and Calvin go over some basic editing transitions. They primarily feature THE CUT and THE DISSOLVE and explain why they're they best "storytelling transitions".

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Upload your films at http://screennation.afi.com for a chance to get your film featured and win great prizes!

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http://screennation.afi.com Xander and Calvin go over some basic interviewing techniques!

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we discuss how to prepare the final cut of your edit.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the importance of organizing for the editing process and how to edit a rough cut of your film or video.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the importance of organizing for the editing process and how to import your footage to a computer.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore some basic tips on how to make a good movie.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the importance of organization & pre-production work.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the roles and responsibilities for a team creating a film or video.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the importance and how-to of storyboarding your film or video.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the basics of scriptwriting.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore "The Pitch" or presenting your ideas.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore creating an outline and a treatment.

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http://screennation.afi.com Sean Astin hosts AFI's filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore "Pre-Writing"

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Xander and Calvin give some helpful tips on how to light your films and videos!

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http://screennation.afi.com Xander and Calvin go over some ways to help get great sound for your films and videos!

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