How to Write POV in a Screenplay In screenwriting, a POV (point of view) shot can be addressed in a variety of ways. Depending on the placement and context of the scene. Used to provide the audience insight into a particular character’s perspective on the action taking place in a […]
How to Make Wig Wag Lights Whenever filming begins, wig-wag lights are used at the door of the motion picture sound stage. To alert anyone outside the door that filming is taking place. The telltale red light, also sometimes called a red-eye. It flashes when cameras are rolling to alert […]
How to End a Screenplay The best part of your screenplay is…the end! It’s what your audience will remember most of all if you do it wrong, but if you get it right, it will leave everyone with a feeling of satisfaction. But learning how to end a screenplay is […]
How to Film in the Snow with White Balance Filmmaking in the winter, or in situations where the set is supposed to portray a winter scene is certainly a lot different than what would be expected of summer. In fact, white balance is largely based on sunlight and films use […]
Is Word of Mouth the Best Marketing for a Film? Different types of marketing can be used in the film industry to announce, and build hype, around a short film or feature film of your choice. Word of mouth marketing can be incredibly powerful, effective, and free. But is word […]
The Mystery Behind Whodunit Films: What are They and Why are They so Popular? If you’re a film lover, and you enjoy mysteries, there’s a rather strong chance you’ve watched at least a couple of whodunit films in your lifetime. In fact, most of us have enjoyed these films! Or […]
How to Choose Correct White Balance for Film What is white balance and what do you mean white isn’t always white? As a newly aspiring cinematographer, you might have heard people talk about white balance and how to choose correct white balance for film and there’s a good chance you’ve […]
How to Apply for Film Guilds If you work in the film industry, as a screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, script coordinator, director, actor, editor, or in one of the many skilled trades of the industry. You’re probably considering the idea of joining a union or guild. In fact, in some situations, […]
What is Vamping in Film? Various terms and lingo in film will have you questioning what it all means. This is common to someone entirely new to the industry. And for good cause! There are tons of film terms that have seemingly nothing to do with film. But which somehow […]
Can You Work on a Union Film Without Being in the Union? Whether you’re new to the industry, or you’re entering a union state. In which you’re facing new challenges in whether you can accept union film work or not. It’s common for questions to come up. Since the film […]
