What Does Blocking Mean in Film?
Directors use a variety of techniques and visual elements in order to enhance the storytelling and capture audience attention. One such element that is commonly used is a term that you’ll hear a lot in the industry known as “blocking”. But what does blocking mean in film and why is it so important? Film blocking […]
What Does the Term “Direct Cinema” Refer To in Film?
Throughout the many years that filmmaking has been popular, there have been a variety of changes that have occurred to the techniques and processes that are used to produce the films we know and love. One particular filmmaking technique, known as Direct Cinema, became incredibly popular in the 1950s and 1960s for documentary filmmaking. But […]
What Happens in Overlapping Editing in Film?
Frequently referred to as overlapping action, overlapping editing in film is used in a variety of situations to prolong action and stretch it out past the typical duration of the event in the film in order to signify importance. If you’ve never experienced a situation in which there has been an overlapping of editing or […]
When is the No Animals Harmed in Film Disclaimer Included in a Film?
Whenever animals are involved in the production of a film, certain disclaimers may be used to prevent from having animal rights activists breathing down the backs of those who created the film. You might have seen the familiar, “no animals were harmed during the filming of this production,” disclaimer at the end of a film, […]
What’s the Turnaround Time for Film Crew Law Require?
Throughout every industry there are laws and restrictions that are put into place to provide protections for workers to prevent employers from requiring too much from their workers. The entertainment industry is certainly one that has required regulation over the years, without which there could have been quite serious implications for the actors and other […]
What Roles Does a Second Unit Director of Photography Have on Set?
The film set is an incredibly busy and powerfully efficient environment where time is money. Each individual on the set has their own roles and responsibilities. Which, together, form a highly effective and efficient work crew. The second unit director of photography represents the second camera crew for a large scale production. And actively engages […]
What is a “Runner” on Film Sets?
Film sets are full of working crew members that have various roles and responsibilities. Throughout the typical production you’ll find runners, cinematographers, the Director, and many other working crew members actively engaging in their responsibilities on the set and behind-the-scenes of the production. But, exactly what is a runner on film sets? And what does […]
What is White Washing in Films?
Despite the greatest efforts of many filmmakers, producers and directors alike, to make the film industry an inclusive niche for all, whitewashing does still frequently occur in film. Although regrettably for many, whitewashing continues to be an issue that takes place on some film sets and in some areas of the country, what is white […]
How much does it cost to produce a commercial in Cincinnati?
How much does it cost to produce a commercial in Cincinnati? We get asked this question a lot. At the end of the day, the TV commercial production cost is often according to what our clients want. It’s decided by you. Whether you are looking to air your commercial on local cable through DISH or […]
How much does it cost to produce a commercial in Tulsa?
How much does it cost to produce a commercial in Tulsa? This is a question that a lot of people want to know the answer to, regularly. But, in the long run, the TV commercial production cost is actually determined by our clients. Whether you are looking to air your commercial on local cable through Viasat or Cox Cable, or local Tulsa broadcast affiliates like KJRH-TV or KTUL 8, […]