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What is Structuralism in Film

What is Structuralism in Film?

What is Structuralism in Film? Structuralism in film represents a theory. Otherwise known as structural film theory. Which effectively states that films convey meanings through the use of various codes, symbols, or conventions that resemble language structure. The structuralism theory came about in the 1960s and 1970s. When we went […]

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What are the Types of Sound in Film

What are the Types of Sound in Film?

What are the Types of Sound in Film? Think about any film that you’ve seen since the introduction of sound into filmmaking in the 1930s. Now think about how that sound has influenced your connection, or understanding, of the story that the filmmaker is sharing. Films are produced using various […]

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Shot vs. Scene vs. Sequence- What's the Difference

Shot vs. Scene vs. Sequence: What's the Difference?

Shot vs. Scene vs. Sequence: What’s the Difference? Whether you’re entirely new to cinematographer and just finding yourself in a position to familiarize yourself with the different terminology, or you’ve actually landed a few positions assisting out on a film set and you’ve noticed yourself struggling to understand the terminology […]

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What are Codes and Conventions in Film

What are Codes and Conventions in Film?

What are Codes and Conventions in Film? In the study of film genre, various codes and conventions are used to define the technical meaning and underlying principles of film. You’ve probably heard the terms codes and conventions used in the film genre before. But what are codes and conventions in […]

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What Was the First Film Sound Effects

What Was the First Film Sound Effects?

What Was the First Film Sound Effects? Some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history are those which include heart-griping, spine-tingling sound effects. For instance, the lightsaber in Star Wars and The Wilhelm Scream from various films, sound effects capture and convey some of the most memorable moments in […]

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Should You Write a Treatment Before a Script

Should You Write a Treatment Before a Script?

Should You Write a Treatment Before a Script? Understanding when and in what order to write a treatment, script, or screenplay can be particularly challenging for a beginner. The terms, film treatments, screenplays, and scripts are often used interchangeably creating a misconception that they are all the same or that […]

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How to Write a Treatment for a Commercial

How to Write a Treatment for a Commercial Commercials are an integral element to any advertising campaign and they’re increasingly popular . They are found in YouTube videos, on websites, and on a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. A great commercial treatment is going to sell […]

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Filmmaking & Video Production: Best 5 Courses for College Students

Filmmaking & Video Production: Best 5 Courses for College Students  So, you’re a budding filmmaker who wants to pursue a career in filmmaking and digital video production? But where do you start? What are your options after high school? In the early 2000s, teachers introduced video-production technology subjects into the […]

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Early Movie Theaters- A Look at Nickelodeon Film History

Early Movie Theaters: A Look at Nickelodeon Film History

Early Movie Theaters: A Look at Nickelodeon Film History When you walk into an expansive movie theater complete with 4DPLEX technology it’s almost impossible to even fathom what film watching might have been like over 100 years ago in the nation’s first nickelodeon. Certainly there were not multi-sensory experiences that […]

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