What is Blocking in Film?

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 […]

What’s the Difference Between Parody Comedy and Satire?

In learning about filmmaking and film genres it’s important to understand that there are several types of comedy and sub-genres of comedy that exist. As an aspiring videographer, you should know that comedic films and comedic writings have a variety of potential ways or directions in which they could go. For instance, satire vs a […]

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?

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 […]

What’s the Difference Between Interlaced Image vs Progressive Image Film?

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 […]

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 […]

Understanding Aperture Sizes and the Role Aperture Plays in Exposure

Understanding Aperture Sizes and the Role Aperture Plays in Exposure Learning about aperture sizes is something that many amateur videographers initially struggle to understand, but learning about aperture size is important as the aperture has a direct impact on exposure and how your film or still images appear. The size of the aperture directly impacts […]

What is White Balance in Cinematography?

What is White Balance in Cinematography? When we discuss composition and color, the term white balance frequently comes up, especially for new cinematographers that are just getting their minds wrapped around color composition and technique. What is white balance in cinematography and how can it easily be explained so that future cinematographers and editors can […]