Is Film Noir a Genre? Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned videographer, you’ve most certainly heard the reference “Film Noir” in the past. In fact, it’s likely you’ve heard the reference potentially hundreds of times before and not really even though twice about it or perhaps you wondered, […]
How are Conventions Enforced in Genre Films? Much like a literary work, genre criticism is reinforced by heavy use of conventions that classify the genre or underlying elements and characterizations of the work. Genre theory, and film genres, typically include specific conventions that help us to determine the underlying possibilities […]
What is Dialogue Motif vs Leitmotif in Film? Music and dialogue are used throughout film to produce continuity, recognition, and a sense of recall regarding characters, scenes, places or settings. The use of musical leitmotifs to announce a character or to remind the audience of a specific thematic event is […]
Filmography Definition: What’s the Meaning of Filmography? You heard that a filmography was required for submission with your latest work, but wonder what exactly it is. In this filmography definition, Beverly Boy Productions breaks down the simplest meaning of filmographies and provides insight as to what a sample filmography might […]
Is it Bad to Break the 180 Degree Rule for Filming? Some call it “Crossing the line in film” and others call it, “breaking the 180 degree rule,” but for aspiring cinematographers are are just learning about the 180 degree rule and what it means in filmmaking, knowing when it’s […]
