How Does the Focus Puller Know Where the Camera is Looking?
Working the film set requires a lot of stamina, flexibility, and practice no matter what role you’re in. For focus pullers, working closely by the sides of the camera operator has several benefits, but the work can be challenging at times. These individuals are responsible for manually adjusting the focus of the camera lens as […]
What is Pathos & When Does a Film Have Pathos?
Filmmaking, and especially advertising, frequently utilizes the power of emotion to compel the audience to take action. In some cases, filmmakers are able to incorporate enough persuasive rhetoric or appeal to the emotion of the audience that they are overwhelmingly compelled to take action even if doing so would go against their own personal logic […]
Megapixels & Film: What is the Meg Pixel of 120 Film?
Comparing film resolution across digital cameras and original film style cameras is something that many aspiring cinematographers seek to understand early in their filmmaking careers. While many videographers believe that film will never compete with the incredibly high definition resolution that can be achieved with a digital camera, it’s important to understand how megapixels and […]
What is Blocking in Film?
Film blocking a scene is an important part of coordinating the actors and how they’ll work in connection with the cameras to achieve the desired look, but exactly what is blocking in film? This is a common question that many new cinematographers have when they’re just getting started on the film set. Knowing how film […]
What is the Basic Building Block of Film Editing?
Film editing is one of the most interesting and exciting elements of a career in film if you’re the creative type that enjoys making the visual works come together in a final finished project that your client will love and appreciate. It’s an incredibly important part of the post-production process that represents the time where […]
What is Genre Theory in Film?
As an author, you might be pleasantly surprised if a production company were to approach you with the idea of producing your book into a movie. The authors of copyrighted books often give permission to filmmakers to produce adaptations of their book on film, but at what cost? How much do book authors receive for film […]
What is Slapstick Comedy?
Over the years, many different film genres have developed and evolved, especially when it comes to comedies. One such genre, slapstick comedy, could be called both a genre and an element of other comedy movies and films, too. But what is slapstick comedy and where did it come from? WHAT IS SLAPSTICK COMEDY? Slapstick comedy […]
What is Room Tone in Film?
When producing film or video, a variety of terms are used to describe situations which occur on the screen. Room tone is one of the many terms that we commonly hear as a reference to the production or shot, but exactly what is room tone in film? And what does room tone even mean? As […]
What’s the Difference Between Interlaced Image vs Progressive Image Film?
When it comes to displaying broadcast video, two common methods of digital video scanning exist: interlaced image vs progressive image. Film companies must understand the ways that these two shooting standards can impact the films they create. When faced with the decision between interlaced image vs progressive image film, several factors must be considered before […]
When Did Film Transition to Color?
If you asked anyone today, “When did film transition to color?” You would probably get some kind of answer that erred on the side of “as soon as possible, film transitioned to color as soon as the technology was available.” After all, why wouldn’t everyone in the film industry be keen on something so vibrant […]