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Welcome to the Radio-Television-Film Research Guide. Use the tabs across the top of the page to navigate through the different sections of this guide. Tabs with an arrow have sub-pages.
Kanopy is a streaming video platform of over 26,000 films, including many titles from The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, and A24.
ACC Libraries offers streaming access to a selection of feature films through Swank Digital Campus. Titles support distance learning and are typically licensed for 1 year.
If you don't know much about your topic, Encyclopedias are a good place to start. They provide broad overviews and background information.
If you can make it in to campus you can look up your topic in one of our RTF encyclopedias.
If you can't make it to campus, try one of our online Encyclopedias:
Apps (little software applications) allow you to customize your tablet to do the things you like to do. Some of the apps listed are free, while others are fee-based. Additionally, some apps are initially free, and then require in-app purchases if more features and functionality are desired. Listed, you will find some app recommendations we have come up with through trial, error, and our own experiences.
ACC Library Services does not endorse any fee-based apps nor it is liable for reimbursement of any apps paid for by patrons. Please refer to the Tablet Circulation Policy for further details.
Celtx Shots-Visualize your story and create multi-sequence storyboards, camera blocking, and lighting setups on the fly. (iOS)
Shot Designer- Made for directors and DPs. Creates animated camera diagrams, with shot list, storyboards and director's viewfinder, and sync and team sharing for pro users. (iOS)
DigiSlate- DigiSlate is a modern, free digital slate / clapperboard (iOS)
Kodak Cinema Tools- The KODAK Cinema Tools App, provides essential film making tools for filmmakers that use celluloid film in their projects. (Android / iOS)
FiLMiC Pro- FiLMiC Pro v6 is an advanced cinema video camera for mobile. (Android / iOS)
FilmTouch- Imports PDF callsheets and crew lists into a private, searchable list of your jobs, companies and coworkers. (iOS)
MapAPic-Organizes all your shoot locations in a searchable database. (iOS)
Scripts Pro-Automatically generates industry standard screenplay formatting. (iOS)
