The Rule of Six: How to Edit Effectively with Walter Murch’s Eye Trace
Directors and cinematographers shoot with purpose, as they match their technical shot choices with the intended tone or emotion of the story. Of course, they’re not the only ones making…
Directing Styles Explained: The Genius of David Fincher Movies
If you’re familiar with David Fincher movies, you know they focus on serial killers, robbers, brawlers, and murderers alike. You might also know that he has a reputation for being…
Rules of Shot Composition in Film: A Definitive Guide
T here are many ways to film the same scene. The director’s decisions depend on what experience they want the audience to have. Knowing what shot composition is and how to…
Directing Style with Zack Snyder Movies: Tips and Techniques
Any great director has fans and detractors, lovers and haters. But few filmmakers inspire division as extreme as comic book, movie maestro, Zack Snyder. Frivolous hack, or pop art genius?…
The Best Free Word Processor for Secure Online Document Creation
StudioBinder presents our free freeform writing software. Our software helps you create and manage necessary documents for your production company while you organize and plan your productions. Seamlessly go from…
Tales From The Boneyard: Knowing Where the Scenes Are Buried
Everyone has an opinion about your script. In the rewrite stage, you or your producer will find things that don’t work. Many of these things will be your babies. These…
How to Properly Identify Cast When Breaking Down a Script
In every script, there are elements that can go unseen. Sometimes even hiding in plain sight. If overlooked for too long, this misstep could affect your scheduling and budget. Hidden elements…
How to Write a Car Chase Scene in a Screenplay [with Examples]
T here’s something about a car chase that captivates an audience. Maybe it’s the need for speed, or, perhaps it’s the knowledge that at any moment the scene can come to…
The Modern Cowboy Shot: The Different Types of Shots in Film, Explained
Executing the perfect shot means externalizing the internal in such a way that the shot itself reflects or heightens the emotion of the scene. Telling stories visually is no easy…
Best Canon Camera Lenses: Purchasing Guide for 2019
Canon has been a top camera and lens brand for years, and with the release of their latest camera, we thought it would be helpful to put together a list…
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