What is Pathos & When Does a Film Have Pathos?
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 […]
Full Frame vs. Crop Sensors: What’s the Big Difference?
Full Frame vs. Crop Sensors: What’s the Big Difference? Whether you’re an aspiring cinematographer or a seasoned veteran cameraman, choosing the right camera and equipment can really have you confused and overwhelmed. Everything about the camera matters in a different way, and all of the equipment is so incredibly versatile. Right down to the camera […]
Megapixels & Film: What is the Meg Pixel of 120 Film?
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 […]
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?
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 […]
What is the Basic Building Block of Film Editing?
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 […]
What is Genre Theory in Film?
What is Genre Theory in Film? Film studies provide topical training and educational support for aspiring cinematographers and those interested in filmmaking. One of the most commonly discussed topics in film school and early film studies is Genre Theory. You’ve probably heard about it before, and wondered, “What is Genre Theory in Film?” and you […]
What is Slapstick Comedy?
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 […]
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 […]