What is Post Synchronized Sound in Film?

Sound is used in filmmaking for a variety of purposes. We hear a mix of sounds in the films we enjoy, including dialogue between characters, music, and sound effects. While sounds in filmmaking provide a mix of audible experiences of all types. Many of the sounds that are incorporated into a film are purely for […]

What is an Arc Light in Film?

The arc light was once a key element in the filmmaking industry used on sets to illuminate the scene. However this Hollywood trend has long since seen its use dwindled down to a point in which it is not readily even known what an arc light is in film these days. What are these once […]

What is Structuralism in Film?

Structuralism in film represents a theory. Otherwise known as structural film theory. Which effectively states that films convey meanings through the use of various codes, symbols, or conventions that resemble language structure. The structuralism theory came about in the 1960s and 1970s. When we went through what is sometimes referenced as the linguistic turn in […]

What is Sequence Analysis in Film?

In film studies, sequence analysis is frequently encouraged as a means of analyzing a particular film element or production to help the student better understand particular elements of the filmmaking process, but what is sequence analysis in film and what does it mean?  What is Sequence Analysis in Film? Sequence analysis in film is a […]

How to Write a TV News Report in a Screenplay

Whether you’re new to screenwriting, or it’s something that you’ve been practicing for a while, there’s a chance that you’ve crossed several paths in which questions have come up about different scenarios and how to write them into your screenplay. For example, do you know how to write a TV news report in a screenplay? […]

What is Ambient Sound in Film?

Films use a variety of different sounds and sound effects to establish the feel of a realistic scene or setting whether on location or in a studio. Just as you would expect to encounter various background noises and sounds in various settings. In reality, filmmakers seek to recreate many of those sounds. To help build […]

What is the Epilogue and Prologue in a Film?

The narrative of a film is constructed similarly to those of other forms of literature. In fact, many films will have an epilogue and a prologue. Just as you would expect in a book or within some other literary piece of work. While you may have heard of both the epilogue and the prologue of […]

Understanding the Concept of Decoupage in Early Film

Various French terms are central to the underlying debate of film aesthetics and the history of film editing language. Terms like montage, decoupage, and mise en scene have unique meanings in French. But when translated to English may not have an equivalent. The concept of decoupage in early film is one of several concepts. Like […]

WHAT IS CINEMATIC SUBJECTIVITY

What is Cinematic Subjectivity Cinematic subjectivity refers to the powerful range of film techniques used to immerse viewers in a character’s personal experience. Rather than presenting events through a purely detached lens, filmmakers rely on subjective filmmaking methods to let audiences see, hear, and even feel the world from a character’s unique perspective. This practice […]

How Do They Make a Soundstage Soundproof?

Building a soundstage is an important part of any film studio or set. Depending on the underlying needs for the production, the structure, size and soundproofing of the soundstage make up the key components of importance for the film crew to consider. In fact, some would say that building a soundstage is really all about […]