If I Film at 60fps and Want to Edit to Slow mo What Should the fps Be?
Slow motion videos can be created in a variety of ways. But are typically the result of filming an object at a speed that is faster than 30fps. And then later slowing the footage down for playback at 30fps. Understanding frame rate, and what is most useful for filming slow mo is something that many […]
What Do INT and EXT Mean in a Screenplay?
If you’re new to screenwriting, scene headings or slug lines are probably something that you’re just diving into and getting familiar with. The use of various abbreviations and other terms in a screenplay provides pertinent details. Into the setting, location, timing and other important details that the reader, camera crew, and other members of the […]
How to Write Loglines for Screenplays
Before any screenplay is actually written it begins as a formal thought with a clearly defined narrative that hooks the reader and entices him or her to consider reading the rest of the story. Every great screenplay starts as a properly formulated & expertly written logline. In fact, no matter what stage you’re at in […]
How to Write Simultaneous Dialogue in a Screenplay
Not all dialogue is single sided or simple when it plays out, and the same is true for screenwriting. Learning how to write simultaneous dialogue in a screenplay is an important step for any screenwriter looking to enhance their dialogue and improve their screenwriting skills. How does a screenwriter denote that the dialogue taking place […]
How to do Secondary Slug Lines in a Screenplay
The use of scene headers, also known as slug lines, is very important in screenwriting. As it denotes the need for a particular camera setup during production setup. But despite the importance of these very basic headings. Many aspiring screenwriters are at a loss of exactly how to write them. And when to include them […]
How Long Should You Film for a Time Lapse?
How Long Should You Film for a Time Lapse? Figuring out how long to film for a time lapse video is something that even newly aspiring cinematographers must figure out at some point in their career. In fact, learning about time lapse video is an important technique. It can bring a cinematographer to the next […]
How to Write an Epilogue in a Film Script
When writing a fiction screenplay, many filmmakers and screenwriters seek to perfect the process of learning how to write an epilogue in a film script. The epilogue is a useful literary device that can be incorporated into your screenplay to reveal the fate of your characters. While working to wrap up any loose ends that […]
How to Write a Narrative Script
The use of narrative in a script, either as an entire narrative script, or as a voice over for a particular portion of a film is a common technique for screenwriters to use. Most filmmakers know that the inclusion of narrative in a script is important to the experience of the audience, but how the […]
How to Write a Documentary Script
Documentaries are commonly filmed by novice and newly aspiring filmmakers. Largely because they provide such a fascinating opportunity to capture truth. While offering a unique opportunity to try various techniques and skills. Learning how to write a documentary script is something that many aspiring filmmakers approach early on in their careers. Writing and formatting a […]
What is a Segment in Film?
Oftentimes, scene segmentation is used to break down a movie into scenes. In other cases, a film segment may be commonly formatted as an episode for a television or a segmentation. But what is a segment in film? And how is a film segment produced? Segmentation involves creating a detailed outline of a story. By […]