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 […]
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 […]
Using the Focal Plane Indicator
Have you ever wondered what that circle with the line directly down the center of it on your camera means? If you’re a photographer, you probably haven’t even really paid much attention to it, but if you’re a cinematographer you likely have an idea of not only what it is – but also why it’s […]
How to Write Inner Monologue in a Script
Inner monologue is commonly used to provide a direct look at the inner experience of characters in a film. It’s that internal voice, in the character’s head. That denotes what a character is thinking. And how their internal thoughts drive the story. The inner monologue is a character driven opportunity for the screenwriter. To convey […]
What is Continuity in Film?
Learning how to maintain continuity in film is incredibly important for filmmakers to understand. But the sheer amount of attention to detail that is required in order to achieve continuity can be incredibly difficult to follow. If you’re new to filmmaking, you may not even know what it means. And you might even be wondering, […]
What is Aesthetics in Film?
If you’ve ever taken a course on film analysis or studied the art of filmmaking, you’ve almost certainly heard the term aesthetics before. Aesthetics is frequently mentioned in the analysis of film and cinema. But what is aesthetics in film, really? As we define film aesthetics and the impact that a film’s aesthetics can have […]
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 they could go. For instance, satire vs a […]