Success in making a blockbuster movie is the result of collaboration and overall teamwork from the actors, crew, pre-production team, post-production team, writers, cinematographers, and most of all the directors. Directors are the visionaries, whose jobs are more than saying “action” and “cut!” A true filmmaker or director does not rely on budget alone, regardless […]
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The earliest rule students learn in film school is the 180-degree rule. It’s a practical film technique that encourages you to think. So what is it, It’s simply remembering to keep the camera on one side of the action. Imagine a straight line (axis) between two actors (1 & 2), draw a semi-circle on the
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Edits are cuts in the “reality” of a film or television show, so they should be jarring. So why don’t we really notice them? Bertolt Brecht was a famous playwright and director of the early twentieth century. His approach towards theater was to alienate the audience to remind them that they were watching a production
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Editing a video or a film is one of the most vital aspects of storytelling in film. The right rhythm and pace of the edit can determine the progression of the narrative – true, but it can also change how the audience receives the message of the film entirely. Weak editing is not only visually
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If you’ve been wanting to break into filmmaking, it’s extremely important to have a solid understanding of the technical elements involved in the production of a film. This blog aims to provide that information in a nutshell. So let’s get started! You know when you’re talking to someone and trying to explain how you feel
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