How Does the Shepard Tone Work? The use of various effects, visual and auditory. To create the illusion of suspense, thrill, eternal events, or infinite happenings is common in filmmaking. In fact, one of the ways that illusions are produced in film is through the use of the Shepard Tone. […]
Who Invented the Motion Picture? Have you ever gone to the theater to see a newly released movie? Pretty much all of us probably have. It’s quite common to go see motion picture films on the big screen. And even if you’ve never been to a theater, you’ve certainly experienced […]
What is Soviet Montage Theory? Soviet Montage Theory represents an incredibly technical and highly influential period of filmmaking that dates back to the 1910s and 1920s in Soviet Russia. Recognized as perhaps one of the most influential filmmaking movements of all time. Soviet Montage Theory was founded by Moscow Film […]
What is the Kuleshov Effect? The Kuleshov effect is commonly referred to in editing and filmmaking. But as an aspiring filmmaker who’s just starting out if you were to hear the term “Kuleshov effect,” you probably would find yourself wondering, “What is the Kuleshov effect?” And what does this even […]
Choosing Narrative Structure in Film Choosing the narrative structure that will be most suitable for sharing your story is important in the early part of the screenwriting process. Understanding the different narrative structure options that are available within the infinitely possible number of storytelling solutions available can be challenging. While […]
How to Structure a Documentary Film Narrative structure in a documentary can vary from one to the next. But frequently takes the form of a three-act structure. Planning your documentary film is important. Because this is your opportunity to determine the most important information required for the film. This must […]
Do Short Films Follow Three Act Structures? Short films, and screenplays that are presented similarly to the full-feature films we’re all most familiar with typically follow a similar structure. In fact, many aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters wonder, “Do short films follow three act structure just like full-feature movies and films […]
