Screenlife movies have exploded in popularity in recent years. But what is screenlife? And what are screenlife movies? We’re going to answer those questions by examining the defining characteristics of screenlife, then we’ll look at some screenlife movies to see how they’re put into action. By the end, you’ll know what screenlife is, why it’s important, and how to make a screenlife movie of your own.Continue reading What are Screenlife Movies — Inside Cinema’s Modern Genre
The digital realm has fundamentally changed the way media – music, film, television, video games, and more – are distributed. But what is digital distribution? We’re going to break down digital distribution by looking at how various industries bring their content to the masses. By the end, you’ll know what digital distribution is, and where to look for additional information.Continue reading What is Digital Distribution — Film, Music, and Gaming
Vector animation is a process of animation that gives artists the ability to scale their work without fear of diminishing the image quality. But what is vector animation? Fear not, we’re going to answer that question with a vector animation definition. Then, we’re going to show you how to animate vector graphics. By the end, you’ll know what vector animation is, what its benefits are, and how to use it. Continue reading What is Vector Animation — A Quick Guide for Beginners
What is agitprop? It’s a term you may have heard before, but couldn’t be blamed for forgetting. But fear not, we’re going to define agitprop by breaking down an “agitprop definition” with examples, from theater, print, and digital news. By the end, you’ll know what agitprop is, and why it’s accrued renewed popularity in the world today.Continue reading What is Agitprop — Definition, History, and Examples
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is one of the best Christmas movies of all-time. It may be a bit raunchier than most of its contemporaries, but at its core, the film is about the power of family – and it boasts a serious wholesome message. We’re going to break down the Christmas Vacation movie script by looking at its characters, quotes and ludicrous ending. Buckle your seatbelts, we’re heading straight for the Griswolds!Continue reading National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Script: Quotes & Characters
Have you ever been watching a video or live stream and experienced buffering, stuttering, or diminished video quality? If you have, you may have been encountering a video bitrate issue. But what is video bitrate? And what does bitrate mean? We’re going to answer those questions by examining video bitrates, their best speeds, best uses, and more. By the end, you’ll know what bitrate means and how to effectively use it on your own. Continue reading What is Video Bitrate — Everything You Should Know
Anaphora is an important rhetorical device for emphasizing concepts and ideas. But what is anaphora? Fear not, we’re going to explain anaphora by exploring a variety of anaphora examples. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize and utilize anaphora in writing. Continue reading Anaphora Examples — Literature, Film, Music, Poetry & More
Have you ever cringed at a lifelike robot? Or watched a CGI movie and thought to yourself “that’s creepily real”? If you have, then you’ve stumbled upon the uncanny valley. But what is uncanny valley? And what does uncanny valley mean? We’re going to answer those questions by examining the uncanny valley effect, from its definition to examples. By the end, you’ll know what uncanny valley is, and why it might soon be a difficult place to escape. Continue reading What is the Uncanny Valley — Explaining the Phenomenon
Connotation vs denotation: one is subjective, the other is objective. Can you guess which is which? Fear not, no guessing required; we’re going to explain everything there is to know about connotation vs denotation by breaking down examples from literature and film. By the end, you’ll know what connotation and denotation are, and how to effectively use them in writing.Continue reading Connotation vs Denotation — Examples & Differences Explained
What are the types of characters in a story? Some of us have heard terms like protagonist and antagonist before — but what are they? And what do they mean? We’re going to break down all the essential types of characters so you can see how writers utilize character types in their stories. By the end, you’ll know what makes character types unique and how to implement them in your own works.Continue reading What Are the Types of Characters in a Story
