What is a Post Production Supervisor, and what is their Role on the Film Set?
The Post Production Supervisor takes on the responsibility of various post production processes necessary to maintain clarity of information and open communication between the producer, editor, supervising sound editor, and facilities companies such as the film labs, studios, and negative cutters. Post production supervisors also work closely with the production accountant. This position is not […]
Common Types of Allusions in Films
Allusions represent a popular literary device that is used by authors and screenwriters to achieve character development. To create strong associations to well-known works and past concepts. And to devise stronger storylines. Many different types of literary allusions in films exist to develop these connections to past works. From phrases that can be connected to […]
How to Do a Film Sequence Analysis
Film sequence analysis involves breaking down a scene or sequence of scenes to analyze elements of cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing and sound in order to formulate a deeper understanding of the Director’s vision for the story and the connection that each shot, scene, or sequence has to the overall message. Learning how to do a film […]
Is Verisimilitude in Film the Same As Realism?
When an audience enjoys a film they typically make connections with the elements of the plot and individual actions taking place within the story. They will follow along with the facts that are delivered as the story progresses and they will find the story most meaningful if there is verisimilitude, or in other words, if […]
How is Binary Opposition in Film Used?
They say opposites attract, and in many cases, particular when we’re talking about Binary opposition theory, it’s true. Binary oppositions, or the binary opposition theory, is a critical theory that was coined by ethnologist and anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss.  According to binary oppositions in film, a system of mutually exclusive terms which are used to offset one another […]
What is an Art Director
Art Directors are responsible for a wide range of production projects specifically related to the artistic design of the film. They act as project managers for the Art Department ensuring that the Production Designer’s creative vision for each location and film set is carried out in a timely manner. The Art Director will help to […]
Film Crew Hierarchy: A List of Film Crew Positions & Roles
Film crew production teams are large, coordinated groups that consist of several different film crew members, each holding specific film crew positions, responsible for various roles on and off the set. When working anywhere in video production, one of the most challenging tasks early on is understanding the film crew hierarchy and related film crew […]
What is Ideology in Film?
Think about any you’ve watched and the influence that characters and their ideals have on the audience’s interpretation of them. Ideology in film is frequently referred to as the body of ideas. Which reflect the individual social needs of a group, class, culture, or individual within the story. But what is ideology in film exactly? And […]
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 […]
Kansas City Film Outlook: Lights, Lanes and LED Walls
Kansas City video production speeds into late October with marquee festivals, fresh virtual-production space and multi-day traffic detours all vying for attention. The roundup below details the verifiable developments crews need between Oct 15 and 29. Festival Highlights Kansas City Japanese Film Festival screens Princess Mononoke and Weathering with You at Alamo Drafthouse on Oct […]