What is Anthropomorphism?
What is Anthropomorphism? Anthropomorphism is a term that is commonly used in screenwriting and in literature to describe the comparison or attribution of human traits. This includes acts like breathing, human emotions such as happiness. Or human intentions such as a plan to perform an action. In relation to a non-human entity. As humans, we […]
How to Write an Anthology Film
An anthology film is a short series of stories that are loosely connected by theme, character, or some other element. But which may technically have no other relationship to one another. They don’t necessarily mean the same thing or have similar stories. In fact, the stories can be incredibly different and complete opposites or in […]
What is Looping in Film?
Sound terms such as dubbing, ADR. Looping and dubbing are commonly used in post-production processes. In which the dialogue of a film is replaced or replicated in order to finalize a film. If you’ve ever worked in post-production, you’ve likely heard the terms dubbing, ADR, and voice-over. As well as many other terms, like looping, […]
What is an Antagonist in Film?
For most stories, there is a protagonist and an antagonist that make up the primary characters that are featured throughout the narrative. But what is an antagonist in film and, more importantly, how are antagonists used in screenwriting to develop the overall conflict of the story and make it connect with the audience? Learning how […]
Everything You Need to Know about Asynchronous Sound in Film
Everything You Need to Know about Asynchronous Sound in Film Throughout a film, we hear many different sounds and see many different things on the screen. That help us to pull in the various elements of a story and feel connected. Visually, the experience is to connect the narration and sounds with what we see. […]
How did Cinerama Influence Film?
In the mid-1950s, Americans were largely staying home to watch their television sets. Rather than spending time in the movie theaters. They were impressed with the ability to catch a television show from home. And chose largely to stay in on a Friday night. Rather than to attend the theater. Hollywood wasn’t so thrilled, and […]
What is an Antihero in Film?
Screenwriting is an art that features a lot of different underlying rules. That may or may not necessarily be recognizable when you’re just starting. For example, most films or screenplays will have a protagonist and an antagonist. And many will have an antihero. When looking at film characters, you may hear about the antihero. But […]
Is ADR the Same as Dubbing in Film?
When it comes to filmmaking, the use of sound and sound design can greatly impact the outcome of your finished film projects. If you’re new to filmmaking, you’ve probably heard terms like looping, dubbing, ADR, and other terminology. In reference to the sounds that are used in films and wondered what they all mean. Perhaps […]
What is the Wilhelm Scream?
What is the Wilhelm Scream? Some of the most widely recognized sounds from past films include primarily sounds. That were fabricated specifically for the purpose of a particular event or scene in a movie that is widely recognized. For example, you might recall sounds like that of the lightsabers when they crash together in Star […]
Mastering the Mystery of Mystery Film Structure
Mastering the mystery behind writing an effective mystery film is important for any screenwriter or filmmaker that’s interested in diving into this style of filmmaking. A mystery screenplay or story can be quite challenging at best. First, there’s all the different elements that you’ve got to include. In order for a mystery to be entertaining, […]