Alyssa Maio is a screenwriter from New Jersey, now living in Los Angeles. She works as a copywriter here at StudioBinder.
What I personally love about stop motion animation, is that anyone who owns a phone or digital camera, can start working with the technique. There are quite a few types, some more complicated than others, but ultimately, each one is available to try. So what is stop motion animation and how can you make videos at home?Continue reading DIY Animation: What is Stop Motion Animation & How to Try it at Home
Every single blog post or news article that follows an award show focuses on all of the snubs and surprises of the previous evening. Now this may be a silly question, but what makes an Emmy snub a snub? Nominations seem a fairer game to judge, but once a person is nominated, how can you be that surprised? Well, this year, even the winners themselves were surprised, because the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards “snubbed” nearly all of the incumbents, and yet they seemed so well-deserved. Continue reading What’s a True Emmy “Snub”? Best Emmy Snubs and Surprises of All Time
Earlier this year, the American Society of Cinematographers celebrated its 100th year anniversary. The ASC’s mission is to not only tell incredible stories, but to preserve the history of those that it made it possible. So what’s a better way to celebrate than with a really, really long list of the best cinematography movies of all time! The society voted and did an amazing job. But did the democratic system fail them? Just kidding, it’s an incredible list, but there are a few other insanely influential films that we think they might have missed, (and we may have added the).…
Ican’t imagine what it must be like to be a comedian. You work for hours, days, or even months, to get a tight 10 or 15-minute bit. As you bring your hard work onto the stage, you pray the audience doesn’t deafen you with their silence. If success on the stage is measured by the lack of objects being thrown at you, it’s no wonder why even famous comedians experience stage fright. Because even if you’re absolutely hilarious, there might be a night when you bomb, because you’re also, absolutely human. Continue reading How to Overcome Stage Fright — Jenny…
Nothing says movie nostalgia quite like the cars the characters drive, especially when the film involves racing of any kind. In many cases, these vehicles can become the visual icon for the entire film. They also become extensions of the characters themselves — they're not just props, they become key elements of the character development. And you don't have to be a gearhead to appreciate just how cool some of these vehicles are. So, without further ado, here is our curated list of the most famous movie cars in cinema history.Continue reading Famous Movie Cars: A List of the Most…
Branded content is a powerful marketing technique that can elicit emotions in its consumers, build trust between consumer and brand, and increase brand revenue. If done well, it can be extremely effective, but it often receives a negative connotation as skeptics wonder if the hyper-dramatized content often associated with it, is working only for the better of the brand. But is that always the case? What is branded content and can it do for both the brand and consumer? Continue reading What is Branded Content? Examples from Successful Campaigns
Cycloramas are commonplace in video production, and they make the lives of those shooting on a green screen that much easier. So what is a cyclorama? Let’s find out. Continue reading What’s a Cyclorama? How Can Cyc Walls Help My Shot?
You know them when you hear them because when you hear them you get all mushy. Or maybe I’m just talking about me. Below is our list of the best love quotes from movies, from the early 20th century cinema to today.Continue reading 57 Best, Sappy, and Romantic Love Quotes from Movies
If you’re an aspiring videographer, or even cinematographer, you’ve probably used a gimbal. But if you haven’t...how come? They’ll make your shooting life a whole lot easier. And they're pretty fun to use. So, what is a gimbal? And how can you use them to make your shots just a bit better? Let’s find out.Continue reading What is a Gimbal? How Can You Use Them to Shoot Better Videos
If you’re just learning about cameras, the jargon and technicalities of the equipment could seem a bit daunting. This article defines the front-runner in photography and filmmaking: the DSLR camera. But what is a DSLR camera?This post outlines the mechanics and provides brief comparisons, so you can fully understand what it means to be DSLR.Continue reading What is a DSLR Camera? Understanding Digital SLR & Mirrorless Cameras
