How to Test Screen Your Film

How to Test Screen Your Film When you’re about to finalize a film, there’s a lot riding on what others think of the release. Learning how to test screen your film to get some opinions on your film before it’s big release is important to help you determine whether you’re truly “big screen” ready. Hosting […]

What is Surrealism in Film?

What is Surrealism in Film_

Surrealist cinema represents some of the earliest approaches to film theory and the study of filmmaking techniques. As well as the impact of creative expression on filmmaking. The surrealism approach dates back to the 1920s. And continues to represent a means of film study that is often in modern filmmaking. But what is surrealism in […]

How to Film Night Scenes

How to Film Night Scenes Filmmaking during the day is one thing, filmmaking at night, something entirely different. As an aspiring cinematographer, you’ve probably spent a lot of time focused on filming during the day, but not so much yet at night. Perhaps it’s because of the intricacies involved or maybe its that you lack […]

What is Aspect Ratio?

What is Aspect Ratio? Much of how you view film and video from various devices depends on the aspect ratio. Whether you’re in a theater viewing a movie on the big screen. Or you’re at your desk scrolling through footage on your computer station. Or you’re on the couch watching your iPhone. Each of these […]

What is a Stunt Coordinator?

What is a Stunt Coordinator? The stunt coordinator is an experienced individual that is often found wherever the main action is taking place on the film set. This individual has a lot of responsibility, and is likely to present anything there’s some death defying stunt or dangerous and unbelievable act to take place within a […]

What is Subjective Camera in Film?

Interesting enough, the use of different camera angles and framing conventions directly impacts how your audience reacts to your film. Want to give your audience a direct connection to your protagonist’s mind? Give them the opportunity to get inside the protagonist’s head with subjective camera. But how? And, what is subjective camera in film? Like […]

What is a Stock Character in Film?

What is a Stock Character in Film? The use of stock characters in film and video are representative of the stereotypical archetypes that tend to be recurring in many fictional works.  Chances are, you recognize the stock character, because he or she is likely to have a predefined label, and distinctive characteristics that you quickly […]

What is Subplot in Film?

What is Subplot in Film? Many of the films and television shows that we frequently engage with are built on incredibly prominent foundations of plot and subplot. While filmmakers have many options in enhancing their use of plot in filmmaking, the subplot is one of the most widely used functions and most well-recognized. The use […]

What are Superimposed Images in Film?

What are Superimposed Images in Film

The layering of images in filmmaking can create various impressions that otherwise were never before able to be achieved. In fact, throughout filmmaking and production, the superimposition of images is a common practice that allows the filmmaker to subliminally draw comparison between images and connect with the audience. Sometimes referred to as the “3rd Shot” […]

What is Stock Footage in Film?

What is Stock Footage in Film? Stock footage can be an excellent resource for filmmakers and studio owners. In fact, pretty much anyone that works in the film industry knows the value and importance of stock footage. And most production companies will keep an entire library of stock footage at their disposal. Even if you’ve […]