What Does Underscoring Music in Film Mean and How is Underscore Achieved?
As all of the visual and audible elements of a film begin to come together it becomes evident that certain sounds are important to creating the desired finished effect. For many films, the goal of additional music is to create scenes that the audience can become immersed in, for which they will almost forget that […]
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 […]
What Can You Do If Someone Uses Your Life Story Without Your Permission in a Film?
As you already know, filmmaking inspiration can come from any one of a variety of different sources. Some filmmakers or screenwriters will find inspiration in their own life’s stories or situations from their past. Others find inspiration from novels or other copyrighted works. But what if that source of inspiration is your life? What can […]
Do You Need Permission to Portray a Famous Person in a Film?
Famous people, such as celebrities, spend a lot of time and focus on their image which represents a brand all their own. As a filmmaker though, you’re going to draw inspiration from those around you. And from the stories that you relate with. These interactions and stories will play a key role in your filmmaking […]
Can I Film People in a Store Without Their Permission?
You might think of a store as public property. Because many members of the public come together inside the store to do their shopping. The truth is, a store is private property. As you probably already know, the rules for filming on public vs private property differ greatly. And they can vary from location to […]
Do You Have the Right to Film People in Public Without Their Consent?
Filming in public places such as parks, city streets, or right outside your studio might have you wondering what exactly the rules and regulations are in regard to privacy. Most filmmakers are well aware of the fact that consent is incredibly important in the film industry and that it is quite common for lawsuits to […]
What is Iconography in Film?
Iconography represents an important part of the visual language of cinema in which we expect to see particular objects on a screen when a particular genre is chosen for a production. Certainly, iconography is frequently used in filmmaking and represents a very important element of both film and television production, but what is iconography in film […]
What is Backend Compensation in Film?
Backend compensation is a term that is commonly heard in the film industry, and may also be referred to as profit participation. Whenever there is an investment made into a film, or in situations in which there are other costs incurred that must be paid. Backend compensation in film financing is likely to be brought […]
How Much Do Book Authors Receive for Film Rights?
As an author, you might be pleasantly surprised if a production company were to approach you with the idea of producing your book into a movie. The authors of copyrighted books often give permission to filmmakers to produce adaptations of their book on film, but at what cost? How much do book authors receive for film […]
How to Describe the Tone of a Film
When someone says a film was great but it had a particularly sad or somber tone, what do they mean? Learning how to describe the tone of a film and the overall mood that is produced by the film is important both for the cinematographer and for others such as the audience. In fact, members […]