Visual Character Development in Film and Television

About the Author

Michael Hanly received his B.A. in Cinema from Columbia College, Hollywood, CA. Building upon his degree and experience in the industry, over the past 17 years, Michael has taught Advanced Film Production, Advanced Postproduction, and Screenwriting for the Film Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University, and has earned an M.S. degree in Entertainment Business. He is currently working in the Digital Cinematography Bachelor of Science program as Course Director for classes including Fundamentals of Production, Portfolio Creation, and Film Criticism. He is COO of Silver Screen Paradise, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the history, art, and creation of visual storytelling through Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy.

Elisabeth Rowney received her B.A. in Art History from Florida State University, and later obtained an M.A. degree in Art History from the University of South Florida. During her studies, she spent time in Paris and London and volunteered at numerous museums including Goodwood Plantation and Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art, and the Orlando Museum of Art. After four years as an Associate Professor of Art History, Elisabeth is currently the Course Director for Art Design and Location Shooting within the Digital Cinematography Bachelor of Science program at Full Sail University. As well as writing essays about Auguste Rodin for Smarthistory and Khan Academy, Elisabeth is a published photographer and CEO of Silver Screen Paradise.