How to Write a TV News Report in a Screenplay
How to Write a TV News Report in a Screenplay Whether you’re new to screenwriting, or it’s something that you’ve been practicing for a while, there’s a chance that you’ve crossed several paths in which questions have come up about different scenarios and how to write them into your screenplay. For example, do you know […]
A Simple Walla Film Definition for Aspiring Filmmakers
A Simple Walla Film Definition for Aspiring Filmmakers In filmmaking there are a variety of terms that have meanings which may or may not be easy for a newbie or entry level individual to understand. For example, the term “walla” sounds kind of silly and certainly doesn’t have any easy to pinpoint definition, but in […]
How to Write POV in a Screenplay
In screenwriting, a POV (point of view) shot can be addressed in a variety of ways. Depending on the placement and context of the scene. Used to provide the audience insight into a particular character’s perspective on the action taking place in a scene. Learning how to write POV in a screenplay is all about […]
How to Make Wig Wag Lights
How to Make Wig Wag Lights Whenever filming begins, wig-wag lights are used at the door of the motion picture sound stage. To alert anyone outside the door that filming is taking place. The telltale red light, also sometimes called a red-eye. It flashes when cameras are rolling to alert those outside the soundstage. To […]
How to End a Screenplay
How to End a Screenplay The best part of your screenplay is…the end! It’s what your audience will remember most of all if you do it wrong, but if you get it right, it will leave everyone with a feeling of satisfaction. But learning how to end a screenplay is certainly a mix of making […]
How to Film in the Snow with White Balance
How to Film in the Snow with White Balance Filmmaking in the winter, or in situations where the set is supposed to portray a winter scene is certainly a lot different than what would be expected of summer. In fact, white balance is largely based on sunlight and films use sunlight as the basis for […]
Is Word of Mouth the Best Marketing for a Film?
Is Word of Mouth the Best Marketing for a Film? Different types of marketing can be used in the film industry to announce, and build hype, around a short film or feature film of your choice. Word of mouth marketing can be incredibly powerful, effective, and free. But is word of mouth the best marketing […]
The Mystery Behind Whodunit Films: What are They and Why are They so Popular?
The Mystery Behind Whodunit Films: What are They and Why are They so Popular? If you’re a film lover, and you enjoy mysteries, there’s a rather strong chance you’ve watched at least a couple of whodunit films in your lifetime. In fact, most of us have enjoyed these films! Or a classic whodunit novel of […]
How to Choose Correct White Balance for Film
How to Choose Correct White Balance for Film What is white balance and what do you mean white isn’t always white? As a newly aspiring cinematographer, you might have heard people talk about white balance and how to choose correct white balance for film and there’s a good chance you’ve struggled to understand the concept. […]
How to Apply for Film Guilds
How to Apply for Film Guilds If you work in the film industry, as a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, script coordinator, director, actor, editor, or in one of the many skilled trades of the industry. You’re probably considering the idea of joining a union or guild. In fact, in some situations, you might be required to […]