What is production value? You have heard the term thrown around by filmmakers or in behind-the-scenes videos without knowing exactly what they mean. We will start off with a production value definition, then get into why you want to keep it high, how to improve the production value of independent projects, and we’ll take a look at a few examples of production value in blockbuster films.Continue reading What is Production Value in Film — Low Budget Into High Art
So, you’re looking to purchase the best new Canon camera, but which model is the right choice? With so many options, it can be challenging to sort through all of the technical specs and features to find the perfect camera. Allow us to do most of the heavy-lifting for you. Canon is one of the most-trusted names in consumer-grade video cameras, but even under the Canon umbrella, the camera choices are plentiful. We’ll be ranking the best Canon cameras for purchase keeping both quality and cost in mind. Let’s make sure you pick the best Canon camera on the market…
What is a background artist? It might sound like a simple question, but the answer is a bit more complex than one might expect. The term ‘background artist’ can be used to label two different professions and both of them can be found working on a film set. We will break down what those two different meanings are and what each of them does.Continue reading Background Artist — Animation & Film Crew Position Explained
Are you wondering how to ramp speed in Premiere? We’ll be walking you through four simple steps to create your very own speed ramps in Adobe Premiere Pro. We’ll even provide a couple of tips to set yourself up for success in advance of bringing your footage into the editing room. Let’s get started with a quick definition.Continue reading How to Speed Ramp in Premiere — A Guide for Video Editors
Learning how to properly write a screenplay can be a challenge. Luckily, you don’t have to go at it alone. Film school and other screenplay classes are always an option but they can be expensive, time-consuming, and of questionable quality. There are plenty of educational resources to learn screenwriting online but they are not all created equal. We’ve parsed through dozens of online script writing classes to deliver you the cream of the crop. Some of these are beginner screenwriting classes while others are for more intermediate and advanced writers. A couple of these programs are free screenwriting classes while…
How do I become a film editor? How long does it take to become a film editor? Where do I begin a movie editing career and what does that film editor career path look like? If you have found yourself asking any of these questions, then you are in the right place. In this post, we’ll be answering all of these questions and outlining steps you can take if you are interested in starting a movie editing career. This is: how to become a film editor.Continue reading How to Become a Film Editor — 6 Essential Steps Explained
The Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars is often one of the most crowded and competitive fields in the entire Academy Award ceremony. Supporting actor roles tend to be some of the juiciest parts penned by screenwriters and often provide the perfect opportunities for talented actors to sink their teeth in and disappear into character. Join us in taking a look at 20 of the greatest Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor winners of all time, but first, let’s take a look at the complete list of winners over the years.Continue reading Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor —…
What is an experimental film? This elusive and niche genre can be difficult to define, and there are many common misconceptions about experimental filmmaking, but we’ll be sorting through the fact and the fiction to provide a comprehensive overview of what it means for a film to be “experimental”. We’ll get started with a definition, then dig deeper into experimental filmmaking as a genre, and finally close things out by taking a look at some notable examples. Continue reading What is Experimental Film — History, Examples & Movements
Few film endings are as iconic and impactful as the unforgettable resolution to The Graduate. Be sure to watch our video essay below for a full breakdown of The Graduate ending scene, then read on for further analysis. We’ll be digging into the four factors that culminate in the film's ending being as effective as it is: writing, build-up, music, and spontaneity. This is — The Graduate ending explained. But first, let’s examine how screenwriter Buck Henry and director Mike Nichols crafted a scene that penetrated the zeitgeist and remains just as poignant and relevant today.Continue reading The Graduate Ending…
Strong supporting actress roles have led to some of cinema's greatest performances. The Best Supporting Actress category is sometimes overlooked in favor of the flashier Lead Performance categories but the importance of a role is not in any way diminished by a lesser amount of screen-time. Join us in celebrating 20 of the greatest winners of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Continue reading Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress — Winners Ranked
