The Two Shot: Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
It’s hard to frame characters on screen, while simultaneously showcasing the story’s intentions. Never fear, the two shot can solve this problem for you. Today we’re going to go over…
The Aerial Shot: Creative Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
When you’re inside a movie or TV show most of the world is built around the character’s POV. But what about when the filmmaker takes you out of the world…
12 Best Screenwriting Websites to Fast Track Your Career
When you’re starting out as a screenwriter, it can be hard to know how to forge a path. There are lots of “experts” out there, but you want to get…
How To Write The Best Character Arc with Examples [FREE Story Speedometer]
Writing a great character arc is a challenge. Great characters and their arcs are what drive a plot, make a story relatable, and memorable. So how do you write great characters? Great…
15 Best Screenwriting Books to Help You Navigate the Screenwriter’s Journey
There are so many screenwriting books out there that claim to be the best, so how do you know which ones to buy? Today we’re going to go through what…
How Script Notes Can Improve Your Screenplay [With Example]
It’s incredibly hard to make any movie, but a perfect movie? That’s nearly impossible without a great set of script notes. Today we’ll learn how script notes catapulted Back to…
The Best 67 Female Directors You Need To Know About (2018)
Every time there is an open directing assignment, a list of possible directors is put together. You might have to do this as an assistant, or as a producer or writer…
The Wide Shot: Creative Examples of Camera Movements & Angles
It can be difficult to convey the importance of a landscape or emotion, especially when framing a subject at a distance with a wide shot. Whether you’re making content for…
How to Become a Writer [with Proven Ways to Launch Your Career]
If you’ve ever typed, “I want to become a writer where do I start?” into Google then you’ve probably been overwhelmed by the myriad of ways to make your dream…
The Ultimate Medium Shot Examples to Inspire Your Shot List
When you block a scene it’s important to think about how the audience takes in information. Every shot and edit matters. Today we’re focusing on the medium shot. Truly the…
The Ultimate Guide to Call Sheets (with FREE Call Sheet Template)
A well-made call sheet is the difference between a successful shoot, or production hell. And the quality of the call sheet comes down to the quality of the call sheet…
The Ultimate Close Up Shots [with Examples]
As we’ve talked about in our film theory post, what shots you choose to use as a director have a huge impact on your film. Every director and DP has the same…
How to Make A YouTube Channel That Stands Out in 5 Simple Steps
We live in an era dominated by shareable content, and one of the fastest growing platforms for this kind of content? YouTube. That’s why every day countless people want to…
The Kuleshov Effect Explained (and How Spielberg Subverts it)
Movies and television are incredible because they can transport us into a world of wonderment. Today we’re going to go over the Kuleshov effect and how the greatest director of…
Cinematography Advice from SNL Director of Photography Alex Buono
Moviemaking is a visual medium, and so many of the visuals are determined by the skill of a cinematographer. And who better knows how to become a cinematographer than a…
6 Cinematography Tips from Roger Deakins That You Need to Know
I don’t know about you but I have my Oscar speech ready. I practice it in the shower every morning using a bar of soap as my microphone. It would…
The Best DIY Fake Blood Recipe [with FREE Blood Spectrum]
Some directors are very particular about their fake blood (*cough* David Fincher). Others just want something that looks realistic enough without staining the set and wardrobes. If there will be…
15 Best Inciting Incident Examples for Screenwriters
We all know every story starts at the beginning, right? But what’s the thing that truly starts every story? The answer is the inciting incident. It’s a critical element to all…
Ethos, Pathos & Logos: Persuasive Advertising Techniques of 2018
Mastering persuasion is the key to good marketing. There are many types of persuasive techniques in advertising. Finding the right one for your brand is the tricky part. In today’s…
Character Archetypes: How to Use These 16 Archetypes for Your Story
The thing that makes us fall in love with a story is a truly great character. And truly great characters begin with character archetypes. We connect to a movie or…
The 7 Best Screenwriting Software Tools to Try in 2018
If you’re a filmmaker, you know there are tons of different script writing software options out there to aid your writing process. Even if you have your go-to screenplay writing…
Stay connected