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What is a Second Banana

What is a Second Banana?

What is a Second Banana? Much of the film industry is about how actors and cast members are ranked against one another. It’s an incredibly competitive industry! Phrases and idioms are constantly being devised for the purpose of defining different roles. And to address different traditions. The nickname “second banana” […]

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Should You Designate a Transition in a Spec Script

Should You Designate a Transition in a Spec Script?

Should You Designate a Transition in a Spec Script? Spec scripts are written for a variety of purposes, especially by relatively new or aspiring filmmakers that are just looking for some added practice or to build up a library of content they can share with producers or filmmakers that may […]

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Should You Include Camera Directions in a Spec Script

Should You Include Camera Directions in a Spec Script?

Should You Include Camera Directions in a Spec Script? Learning how to write, and format, a spec script that will get your screenwriting skills recognized is certainly something that many aspiring filmmakers focus a lot of energy on. The spec script is important because, with any luck, you’ll be able […]

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What's the Difference Between a Rough Draft and a Shooting Script in Filming

What's the Difference Between a Rough Draft and a Shooting Script in Filming?

What’s the Difference Between a Rough Draft and a Shooting Script in Filming? Writing a script is certainly a task that aspiring filmmakers have to tackle, many will attempt the process several times over with the consistent hopes of having their specs noticed and possibly even selling a script so […]

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How Do Environmental Sounds Typically Function in a Film

How Do Environmental Sounds Typically Function in a Film?

How Do Environmental Sounds Typically Function in a Film? In any environment, whether you’re in the jungle or you’re at the beach. If you’re sitting in a crowded restaurant with friends. Or you’re in a quaint coffee shop alone with a book. There are sounds taking place all around. Some […]

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What Does Second Fiddle Mean

What Does Second Fiddle Mean?

What Does Second Fiddle Mean? Throughout the history of filmmaking and the film industry there have been many different terms given to the various roles, responsibilities, and situations that take place on the film set. Since 1939, the term second fiddle is one of several alternative meaning terms that has […]

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