What is a Hybrid Film?
Have you ever watched a movie that was driven by music. But was also incredibly romantic? For example, Beauty and the Beast is one such movie in which there are incredibly strong musical elements but the plot is that of your typical romance film. If you were to categorize the film, would you say it […]
What is a Head on Shot in Film?
Filmmakers use different types of shots. Such as the head-on shot which provides a frontal, eye-level view of a character. To evoke various audience responses. But what is a head on shot in film and why is this type of shot popular? What emotions can be generated using an eye level shot that faces the […]
In Filming, What is a Gel Used For?
In Filming, What is a Gel Used For? The use of gels in filmmaking is something that many aspiring filmmakers question at first. Wondering what they are for and why. In fact, it’s very common for a new filmmaker to ask, “In filming, what is a gel used for?” This is because there are actually […]
What Does Flash in the Pan Mean?
What Does Flash in the Pan Mean? As a screenwriter, Director, or any aspiring filmmaker, being prepared to accept failure is important. As is with any aspiration to succeed. An interesting term that has been used throughout filmmaking. To ascertain a failed project is the expression, “flash in the pan.” While you may have heard […]
What is a Foley Artist?
What is a Foley Artist? If you’ve ever recorded a video, and then watched it later on. You know that some of the sounds that you may have expected in the video are simply too quiet or they cannot be heard at all. Perhaps you even noticed that without certain sounds. Even the best video […]
What Does Feminism in Film Look Like?
What Does Feminism in Film Look Like? Films are often said to be feminist if they strike a particular tone or have certain attributes. But learning how to recognize these feminism attributes in a film. And the impact they have on filmmaking can be tough for a newbie. What does feminism in film look like, […]
How Did the Evolution of Feminism in TV and Film Change Narratives?
How Did the Evolution of Feminism in TV and Film Change Narratives? Women in television and on film have certainly evolved over the years with their roles adapting to the times. And to the political movements that are shaping history. For example, the evolution of feminism in TV and film has certainly impacted narratives over […]
Understanding Foreground, Middleground, Background in Film Composition
When looking at the composition of a shot, the filmmaker is faced with a layered scene. In which there is essentially a foreground, middleground, and background in film. Each of these areas, respectively, represents a very important area of your focus. In which, together, the foreground, middleground and background are combined to produce the desired […]
What is Continuity in Film?
What is Continuity in Film? Learning how to maintain continuity in film is incredibly important for filmmakers to understand. But the sheer amount of attention to detail that is required in order to achieve continuity can be incredibly difficult to follow. If you’re new to filmmaking, you may not even know what it means. And […]
Digital Compositing Techniques Explained
Digital Compositing Techniques Explained Digital compositing is a visual effects process. Which includes the use of computer technology. Such as software commands. To layer two or more images into a single desired image. Various digital compositing techniques have been developed over the years. To produce the desired visual results that we’ve all come to know […]