Film Plot Structure: What Does it Mean & How is Plot Structured in Film?
Plot structure for films, sometimes referred to as the film plot structure, can take many different forms. While most film plots are created around the basis of the three-act structure. Which effectively has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The actual art of storytelling which is determined by the film’s plot structure. It can […]
What Are Some Examples of Media Convergence?
As industries advance and technology gains take place there are often instances of media convergence or technological convergence. In which previously distinct media technologies merge together with other platforms. Media convergence can also occur in the business world, particularly in the film industry, when different communications companies merge. Or otherwise, integrate their ownership with other […]
What are Codes and Conventions in Film?
In the study of film genre, various codes and conventions are used to define the technical meaning and underlying principles of film. You’ve probably heard the terms codes and conventions used in the film genre before. But what are codes and conventions in film? And how are they used in the analysis of film media? https://youtu.be/Rvwn8K9_U2E […]
What is Suture Film Theory?
When studying film, various theories represent the psychological concept by which a film is to be examined with focus on how films are experienced by the audience on an emotional, mental and fully psychoanalytical level. According to psychoanalytic film theory, suture represents a metaphor for stitching a viewer into the narrative acting as a psychoanalytic junction […]
How to Describe the Tone of a Film
When someone says a film was great but it had a particularly sad or somber tone, what do they mean? Learning how to describe the tone of a film and the overall mood that is produced by the film is important both for the cinematographer and for others such as the audience. In fact, members […]
How to Write Title Cards in a Screenplay
Learning how to write title cards in a screenplay is something that many screenwriters overlook at first. The opening credits, or title card sequence, represents a flash of information that generally then includes the display of the film creator’s names in an entertaining and interesting manner. The use of title cards was very common during […]
How to Write a Dream Sequence in a Script
Writing a dream sequence into a script is one of the most common methods of indicating a flashback of information. Or a realization of events which have already occurred. Or which are likely to occur within the story. Just as in real life, dreams by their very nature, represent random bits of data or detail. […]
Garland Video Production Playbook
Garland video production has rarely enjoyed a set-up this convenient: two free, high-profile movie events fall within a single work-week, and the city’s hands-off permit policy means you can roll cameras with minimal red tape. Permit & policy quick scan Special-event portal – No application fee; submit 45 days in advance if requesting closures or […]
Local Lenses, Open Streets: Madison’s Fortnight Outlook
Madison video production teams have a golden window from October 18 to 31, with new-film premieres, an active feature shoot, and a friction-free permit board all converging just as fall colors hit peak saturation. Neighborhood Screens Take the Spotlight Project Projection – Oct 22 Mills Folly Microcinema’s quarterly showcase returns with a 90-minute lineup of […]
Chandler Film Roundup: Screens, Skills, and Street-Free Logistics
Chandler video production teams have a two-week stretch—October 17-31—where entertainment programming, teachable labs, and a squeaky-clean permit slate converge to make rolling cameras simpler than ever. Silent Screams & Secret Screenings The Chandler Museum’s Film Friday: Nosferatu offers cinephiles and DPs alike a 35 mm projection of Murnau’s 1922 classic on Oct 24, complete with […]