Alyssa Maio is a screenwriter from New Jersey, now living in Los Angeles. She works as a copywriter here at StudioBinder.
Crediting one person and nailing the exact year of when the camera was invented isn’t that simple. Mainly because the internet gives a ton of different answers. It turns out, a quick history lesson solves the problem. So, if "when was the camera invented" or "who invented the camera" are questions that keep you up at night, you’ve come to the right page.Continue reading When Was the Camera Invented — Dates & Inventors Explained
The answer to the title question is pretty obvious: screenwriters write screenplays, right? Well, yeah, but there's much more to the craft than the finished product. Every writer has their own process so let's hear from some incredibly talented and iconic screenwriters to see how they approach their stories. Once we get the full picture from those who do it everyday, we can better answer the question, what does a screenwriter do?Continue reading What Does a Screenwriter Do? The Fundamentals of the Job
Screenwriters have a tendency of defining the three act structure by either vehemently opposing it or swearing by it. Some define it entirely differently than others. How is that possible? Well, let’s answer ‘what is the three act structure,' learn its original intention, and see if we can find some middle ground between the many perspectives.Continue reading What is The Three Act Structure — And Why It Works
Indie filmmakers on YouTube hand out their expertise like candy. It’s cheaper than film school, and it’s awesome. But the number of channels that exist can feel daunting. So we’ve sifted through a ton and come up with a list of the best filmmaking YouTube channels by category, to better fit your interest. Let’s dive in.1. Film RiotWith almost 1.5 million subscribers, Film Riot is the leading resource for directors at any level. The comedic tone combined with invaluable information makes this a go-to.Visual storytelling by Film Riot2. StudioBinderHow could we not put StudioBinder on the list? I can’t help but be…
If you own a business, there’s no excuse for not running Instagram ads. They are by far the most critical piece of your campaign. You can run your campaigns on all other social platforms, but nothing will have the reach or engagement, quite like an Instagram ad. Why? Let’s check it out. Continue reading Instagram Ads: The Complete Guide to Advertising on Instagram
Hulu has really stepped up its game over the last few years, and with new competition like Disney+ and HBO Max, can you blame them? With so many streaming services, it’s hard to know where new releases go and old favorites live. But now the trouble is...how do you find anything? Well, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and we’ve curated our own library of the best movies on Hulu right now. As films come and go, we’ll be updating this list, so feel free to check back each month. Continue reading The Best Movies…
Hulu has really stepped up its game over the last few years, and with new competition like Disney+ and HBO Max, can you blame them? With so many streaming services, it’s hard to know where new releases go and old favorites live. But now the trouble is...how do you find anything? Well, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and we’ve curated our own library of the best movies on Hulu right now.As films come and go, we’ll be updating this list, so feel free to check back each month.Continue reading The Best Movies on Hulu…
Hulu has really stepped up its game over the last few years, and with new competition like Disney+ and HBO Max, can you blame them? With so many streaming services, it’s hard to know where new releases go and old favorites live. But now the trouble is...how do you find anything? Well, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and we’ve curated our own library of the best movies on Hulu right now. As films come and go, we’ll be updating this list, so feel free to check back each month. Continue reading The Best Movies…
You’re an aspiring filmmaker, and dream of becoming a famous movie director. Or maybe you just really want to make films that matter, and connect to people on a deeper level. That’s really great and all, but how do you plan to do that? The first step in making movies, aside from writing the script, is planning out how it will get filmed. That’s where shot lists come in. So, what is a shot list? This post will define it, and answer why they’re so vital to getting the best shots.Continue reading What is a Shot List? Examples and a…
Since 2016, Instagram has launched their business profiles. These have dedicated features like contact buttons and call-to-actions buttons just for company profiles. But more importantly, they allow you to advertise. Instagram Promotions are newer than ads, and way less of a commitment than an entire campaign. But are they worth it? Well let’s see what they are and learn from those who have actually launched one. Continue reading Instagram Promotion — How Does It Work and Is It Worth It?
