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 […]
Rights Clearances for Film and Television Productions
Tracking rights and clearances for film and television productions is an important step in the filmmaking process. It must take place in order for footage to be released for distribution. Before you can legally use any intellectual property in your film and television productions, you’re going to have to seek rights clearance from the documented […]
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 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 […]
Techniques on Composition and Framing in Film
As a filmmaker, Composition and Framing in Film represent two very important considerations that should be made with literally every shot that is captured. If you’re new to filmmaking, and you’ve never thoughtfully picked up a camera with the intent of producing something elaborately pieced together to amaze an audience, then you might think that […]
What’s the Difference Between Synchronous vs Asynchronous Sound in Film?
When we think about the various sounds that occur in filmmaking it’s important to understand how each sound can add value to the emotional connections that the audience feels with the film and its characters. As well as to understand the ways the sound can make a film appear more realistic. Sound effects, especially those […]