What Does Tour De Force Mean?

Have you ever watched a film in which a character accomplished some incredible feat. And did so with a display of great strength and skill? What about a film that you’ve seen which you just think to yourself, if you know, you know. Some films are such an exceptional achievement. So much so that when […]

What Does a Revisionist Mean in Film?

Various genres of film, like the Western, are widely known to have different sub genres or sub categories within them. For example, the sub genre Revisionist Western, is one you may not have ever heard of. But it represents part of the Anti-Western or Post-Western sub genre of film which subverts what would be expected […]

What Light Setting to Use for Filming in Yellow Lit Rooms?

Filming in a room that appears to have yellow lighting or a yellow tone can certainly pose some challenges. As you may already know, yellow lighting can really throw colors off not just when filming. But in real life! Rooms that have yellow light are said to have a higher kelvin temperature which gives off […]

What is Typage in Film Neorealism?

You might have heard terms like typage and neorealism used in the film industry, especially if you’re been to film school or you’re studying past film history. But what do these terms mean? Perhaps you realize that neorealism is a documentary style of filmmaking in which nonprofessional actors and real locations are utilized instead of […]

What is The Motion Vector Line in Film?

In filmmaking, the use of visual vectors represents a unique opportunity for editors to incorporate graphical vectors and motion vectors into the editing process. To provide visual cues to the audience which are used to connect the scenes in a film. The motion vector line in film, thus represents a line of continuity that is […]

What is the Best Type of Lavalier Mic for Filming?

Planning a film shoot requires a lot of careful consideration. Not just about the important shots and set elements to consider. But also equipment. Lavalier mics are incredibly important on set. Especially if you’re filming interviews, character dialogue, or really in any situation on set where you need crisp, clear audio and you don’t want […]

How to Set Up Multicam Short Film Shoot?

As a newly aspiring cinematographer, you’re probably ready to advance from single camera shoots to a multicam setup. Preparing for a multi camera shoot is fun, but it certainly requires some added planning to ensure proper production. If you’re wondering how to set up a multicam short film shoot, you’ve come to the right place. […]

How to Film Stop Motion Like a Pro

Stop motion animation represents a unique style of filmmaking. In which single camera frames are captured one-by-one to visually tell a story. The process involves filming people, live-action objects, and characters which are then edited into the final story. Early uses of stop motion, like Claymation, represent the beginning of a long era. In which […]

How to Pitch Roman A Clef

There’s a reason why some of the most loved classic books and acclaimed novels in literature are Roman a clef. A French term meaning “Novel with a key,” Roman a Clef represents a story about real life that is overlaid with a facade of fiction generally including fictitious names which represent real people and the […]

Figuring Out How to Create Optical Film Sound: A History of Motion-Picture Sound Recording

The shift from silent films to an entirely new era of motion pictures in which sound-on-film recording, also known as optical sound, would prevail represents a unique point in the history of filmmaking. Early steps toward learning how to create optical film sound that was initially focused on military use. Would ultimately become the most […]