How to Structure a Film Package
How to Structure a Film Package Packaging a film or movie for investors is a process that many aspiring filmmakers, screenwriters, or indie film producers often struggle with. Especially when investors are involved and the stakes are high. The film industry is incredibly competitive, and if you’re not structuring your film package with all the […]
Semiotics in Film: Relationship Between Semiotics and Cinema
Semiotics in Film: Relationship Between Semiotics and Cinema Understanding semiotics in film and cinema is important. Especially for an aspiring filmmaker or someone entirely new to the film industry. Film semiotics represent the study of sign process, or semiosis. As well as any form of activity, conduct, or process involving signs. Semiosis also includes the […]
Simple Film Structure Definition for Beginning Screenwriters
Simple Film Structure Definition for Beginning Screenwriters The film structure, sometimes referred to as narrative structure or plot structure, can take many different forms. It also happens to be one of the most important early elements that leads to a successfully produced screenplay. In this simple film structure definition, we’ll help you understand how narratives, […]
Film Plot Structure: What Does it Mean & How is Plot Structured in Film?
Film Plot Structure: What Does it Mean & How is Plot Structured in Film? Plot structure for films, sometimes referred to as the film plot structure, can take many different forms. While most film plots are created around the basis of the three-act structure. Which effectively has a beginning, a middle, and an end. The […]
A Quick & Easy to Understand Mise-en-Scene Definition
A Quick & Easy to Understand Mise-en-Scene Definition In filmmaking, Mise-en-Scene is a term that can frequently be used to describe the setting of a scene. In fact, you’ve probably heard the term Mise-en-Scene in filmmaking before and simply wondered, “What does that event mean?” As an aspiring filmmaker or someone new to filmmaking, you […]
What is Film Structure?
What is Film Structure? Film structure is typically composed of three acts. Which are more widely represented or understood as the three-act structure in film. Sometimes we hear the term “film structure”. Also being used to reference narrative structure. In this case, when film structure is being used to reference narrative structure in film. It […]
What is the Kuleshov Effect?
What is the Kuleshov Effect? The Kuleshov effect is commonly referred to in editing and filmmaking. But as an aspiring filmmaker who’s just starting out if you were to hear the term “Kuleshov effect,” you probably would find yourself wondering, “What is the Kuleshov effect?” And what does this even mean? It’s perfectly okay to […]
Similarities and Differences in Match Cut vs Jump Cut Editing
Similarities and Differences in Match Cut vs Jump Cut Editing As a filmmaker or a film editor, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to recognizing the various ways that film editing techniques can be used to add visual value to your projects. Knowing the difference between match cut vs jump cut editing, and the […]
How is Compositing Done in VFX?
How is Compositing Done in VFX? Compositing is the final step of VFX that involves seamlessly integrating various layers of digital assets and live-action footage to produce a single final shot or image for film. The actual process though, is incredibly technical and can involve a lot of unique actions in order to achieve the […]
Parallel Editing vs Cross Cutting: What’s the Difference?
Parallel Editing vs Cross Cutting: What’s the Difference? Throughout post-production many different editing techniques are used to improve the visual quality of the finished project. This is the result of many different inputs and styles of editing being worked together to produce a film that amazes your audience. Of the various styles and techniques of […]