How Pop Culture Films Affect Gender Archetypes

Gender archetypes have long been present both in everyday life. As well as in the film and media industries. You’ve likely experienced gender archetypes either directly or indirectly. You know, the fact that males are generally the “alpha” the one that is masculine and in control and females are the beta. The feminine one that […]

What is White Washing in Films?

Despite the greatest efforts of many filmmakers, producers and directors alike, to make the film industry an inclusive niche for all, whitewashing does still frequently occur in film. Although regrettably for many, whitewashing continues to be an issue that takes place on some film sets and in some areas of the country, what is white […]

What Kind of Archetypes are Commonly Found in Films?

What Kind of Archetypes are Commonly Found in Films? Character archetypes are represented in everyday literature and in movies. The core values, traits, and thought patterns that make up a character’s overall features are represented. And can often be predicated by the character’s archetype. For example, the villain is known to work against the protagonist […]

What is Leko Light?

What is Leko Light? The gaffers that work the film set know all about the benefits of various types of lighting. As do the cinematographers that see the light through the camera lens. With so many different types of lighting and options, you may or may not have heard the term “leko light” before. Leko […]

What is the Most Standard Film Aperture?

Understanding aperture and how it impacts filmmaking is important to anyone seeking to learn cinematography. In fact, it’s very common for aspiring filmmakers to ask, “What is the most standard film aperture?” in question of the most appropriate option for creating motion picture footage. The best, and most standard film aperture for filmmaking is f/2.8 […]

What is the Feminist Film Theory?

Feminist film theory is one of several forms of film theory that have developed over several years of filmmaking and academic film study. If you’ve heard the term feminist film theory and wondered, “What is the feminist film theory?” You’re not alone. As a new, aspiring filmmaker going through film school, you’re likely just learning […]

What is an Archetype Character in Film?

Characters in film have various labels or symbols based on their underlying values and characteristics. Archetype characters in film represent a particular underlying set of characteristics that represent the character in some way. Similar to what you might expect from a stereotype. It’s the typical characteristics or qualities that you expect from a person that […]

What is an Anthology Film?

What is an Anthology Film? Filmmaking is full of various terms that are a hodgepodge. Of those which are relatively simple to understand. And those which are incredibly complex and challenging to understand. For example, “anthology film” is one of those many terms. That is a mix of both simple and challenging to understand. What […]

What is the Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism?

What is the Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism? As a screenwriter or aspiring filmmaker, you may have faced challenges in creating characters for films. And developing them into something that your audience can resonate with. In fact, one of the challenges many screenwriters face is in whether to use anthropomorphism or personification. In order to […]

Choosing Character Archetypes for Film

Choosing Character Archetypes for Film Character archetypes for a film represent underlying symbols or traits that a particular character may possess. In relation to their life experience and behaviors. We all know some of the most common character archetypes in film. Because the patterns make the next steps or actions that are expected from a […]