How to Write a Montage in a Script
How to Write a Montage in a Script The use of a montage in film to advance the timing while providing visual reference of characters. Or moments taking place either in a single location. Or across various locations is a common theme in filmmaking. Aspiring filmmakers as well as those who have hard roots in […]
How to Write a Flashback in a Script
How to Write a Flashback in a Script The flashback is a very common element in many films that can be used to take the viewer back in time, providing background to the story, and offering insight into character emotions, moods, and histories. We see the flashback used in nonlinear narratives and as a means […]
What Does a Snapgrid Do?
What Does a Snapgrid Do? Many types of equipment and tools provide innovative lighting options for filmmakers working the film set. One such piece of equipment that is commonly found on the film set is the Snapgrid. Snapgrids feature portable light control and represent unique opportunities for filmmakers. But exactly what does a snapgrid do […]
How to Write a YouTube Script
How to Write a YouTube Script Creating videos for YouTube is something many businesses have approached. Especially after hearing statistics surrounding video marketing. And the importance of having a video presence online. To get views to your content, you need videos and YouTube represents one of the most prominent search engines for video content accounting […]
How to Write a Film Screenplay
How to Write a Film Screenplay Learning how to write a film screenplay that will appear professionally formatted and creatively structured is a task that, although potentially overwhelming, virtually every filmmaker and aspiring cinematographer will approach at some point in their career. In fact, writing a script is something that just about anyone interested in […]
How to Read a Film DOOD
How to Read a Film DOOD The film Day out of Days reports are prominent to the scheduling of a production. And to ensuring the unit production managers know whatâs going on. Most often referred to as a DOOD. The Day out of Days reports represent a chart that outlines an actorsâ work days. As […]
Is Rotoscoping Considered CGI?
Is Rotoscoping Considered CGI? Rotoscoping is a commonly used animation technique. That has been a part of cinema production and filmmaking for many years. The process involves techniques that require tracing over a standard motion picture. Frame by frame. In order to produce actions that appear realistic when animated. The use of rotoscoping for visual […]
What Makes a Good Short Film Screenplay?
What Makes a Good Short Film Screenplay? The elements of any good screenplay include basics like following the standard formatting and printing on bright white paper with the typical three-hole punch, but when it comes to short screenplays do you know what is most important? Knowing what makes a good short film screenplay, and whether […]
What is a Schlock Film?
Filmmaking has certainly got a way of producing various terms and terminology over the years. In fact, ask any filmmaker, âWhat is a Schlock film?â And youâll almost certainly come up with a different answer from each one. Not that the answers will be so distinctly different that they donât appear to be connected in […]
What is Rotoscoping?
What is Rotoscoping? Animating a film requires a lot of moving parts and working elements. Some of the most intricate animations are the result of a rotoscoping process. Also known as rotoscope animation. This technique has been around for decades. And has roots in the early days of animation effects. But what is rotoscoping exactly? […]