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Feeling a bit lost on how to initiate your short story or seeking that spark for your creative writing? In this read, we’ll give you 70 writing prompts that will hopefully kindle your imagination and motivate your writing spirit. Continue reading 70 Short Story Writing Prompts for Writers in All Genres
In the 21st century, widescreen cinema is a given, from the televisions we have in our homes to the movies we see at the theater. It seems widescreen is everywhere we look, but it was not always this way. Televisions used to have a square aspect ratio, looking a lot like the movies of the day; this meant many people could enjoy movies at home without losing too much in the process. Add in the rise of suburbs and expendable money for more leisure activities, and you are looking at an American public that had more to do besides go…
How can you describe your entire movie in only a few words? All that hard work, time, and money comes down to a simple phrase: the movie tagline. We combed through countless taglines, and picked the best movie taglines of all time so you can better craft your own. Let’s go!Continue reading The Best Movie Taglines — 75 Examples And Why They Work
We’ve all seen films with an eerie green or chilly blue tint that drives home the tone of the project. These different atmospheres, and many more, stand as monuments to the film and video coloring process. It takes a good amount of research and practice to control images with advanced precision. What's the difference between color grading vs. color correcting? And what other color processes can filmmakers use to tell their stories?Continue reading Color Grading vs. Color Correction Process for Video: A Complete Guide
Selecting the right lenses for your project is one of the many considerations before production begins. And considering Cooke lenses may not be such a bad idea. Cooke lenses have become a staple in Hollywood, because of the particular look, feel, and overall quality of what they produce. So, what is the Cooke Look? And what do Cooke lenses do differently?Read this brief article to find out, and watch the accompanying comparison videos to see how Cooke compares with its competitors.Continue reading Cooke Cinema Lenses: Breaking Down the “Cooke Look”
The 2000s were a weird time for cinema -- kind of sandwiched in between the indie 90’s scene and the blockbuster 2010’s scene. But there are so many great movies that came out between 2000 and 2009, that we thought it would be interesting to look back at what made them so great. So without further ado, this is our list of the best movies of the 2000s.Continue reading Best Movies of the 2000s — The Entire Decade Ranked
Footage is a term that’s become synonymous with film – but what is footage? And where did the term originate? Today, we’re going to get to the bottom of those questions by exploring the history of the term and by outlining a definition. By the end, you’ll know where “footage” came from and what it means.Continue reading What is Footage — Definition, Origins & Types Explained
Past. Present. Future. These are the three tenses that structure time. But what are the tenses of a verb? And more simply: what is a verb tense? Fear not, we’re going to answer those questions, as well as break down all twelve types of verb tenses. By the end, you’ll know what a verb tense is and how to identify the correct one for each use-case.Continue reading Verb Tenses — Ultimate Guide to Past, Present & Future
The term “caricature” conjures images of ridiculous renderings drawn by boardwalk artists – but what is caricature? And what does caricature mean? We’re going to answer those questions by exploring the history of “caricature,” as well as a definition and some examples. By the end, you’ll know what caricature means, and how to recognize it in writing and visual art.Continue reading What is Caricature — The Art of Exaggeration Explained
Sets are crucially important to a film’s success. A great set can inform a character, story, and mood all at once. But great sets don’t just appear out of nowhere– they arise out of a keen attention to detail and tons of hard work from a set dresser. So what is set dressing, and what does a set dresser do?Continue reading What is Set Dressing — How Film Sets Are Brought to Life
