Hulu has really stepped up its game in the television world. From sci comedies to heartbreaking dramas, to creepy Stephen King sagas, we’ve curated Hulu’s eclectic collection below. Here are some of the best shows on Hulu right now. Continue reading The Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (December 2020)
There are plenty of great shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but HBO still reigns king in the world of TV streaming. Since 1972, the ‘Home Box Office’, better known as HBO has produced dozens upon dozens of top-tier TV shows. We’re going to rank the best shows on HBO, from ‘72 to 2020 so that you can find a new series or a forgotten classic that is 100% worth viewing. Continue reading The Best Shows on HBO Right Now (December 2020)
How many hours have you spent combing through streaming services looking for the next great show to watch? If you’re anything like me, then it’s probably more than you’re comfortable admitting. But don’t fret, we’ve scoured the depths of the seven seas of streaming to deliver you our take on what the best shows to watch right now are. Here’s our list of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video.Continue reading Best Shows on Amazon Prime Video (December 2020)
Few filmmakers are able to imbue simple, grounded genre stories with as much dramatic heft and visual style as Michael Mann. One of the “neon-noir” innovator’s greatest cinematic achievements is his action-thriller Collateral (2004). If Heat was Michael Mann’s masterwork of the ‘90s, then the Collateral movie was his masterwork of the ‘00s and, arguably, his last great film to date. Collateral was Mann’s most successful film in terms of box office earnings. The film was made for a budget of approximately 65 million dollars and brought in a massive return of over 220 million dollars. Let’s take a look…
Whether you want to make YouTube videos or short films, a green screen can take your project to the next level. You can achieve a professional-looking video relatively inexpensively. But after you get your green screen and film in front of it, there’s still the matter of what you’re going to put in its place. Fortunately, the best green screen background videos are readily available from sites all over the web. Some are free. Others cost a little bit of money. All of them help filmmakers make the best video possible.Continue reading Best Green Screen Background Videos — 4K, HD,…
You have just made a movie, and now, you’d like to sell it. There’s several options open to you. Maybe you have representation, or sales agents who can find distributors for you. Or maybe you’re doing the festival circuit, hoping your film will be seen and bought by buyers that way. Another option you may not know about already is the American Film Market (AFM). But what is the American Film Market, and how can you use this event to help launch your filmmaking career? Continue reading What is the American Film Market & How Does It Work?
Gimbals are the perfect tool for shooting smooth video — whether it be a wedding video, comedy sketch or a feature film. But although there are a lot of great gimbals for mobile devices and expensive cinema cameras, there aren’t many great gimbals in that ever-so-elusive median price range. Enter the Zhiyun Crane 2 — a gimbal that might just be exactly what you’re looking for. Continue reading Zhiyun Crane 2S Gimbal — Pros, Cons, Price & Features (Review)
When shooting a movie, you want to make sure everything looks good, from the focus of the shot, to the lighting of the set. While our naked eye can often do a good job helping us out, exposure tools help us not miss any spots. In-camera tools like zebras and histograms help out cinematographers, but so do false color images. “What is false color” you ask? It’s a tool that also helps you with exposure levels, and one which can be incredibly useful with filming. So let's dive into how to use false color, how they are identified, and how…
What is a complementary color scheme? How can it be utilized in your filmmaking efforts, why does it matter and how is it different from other color palettes? We will be answering each of these questions and taking a look at the psychology of color in storytelling and showcasing some of the best complementary color schemes found in movies.Continue reading What is a Complementary Color Scheme — Definition, Examples
Mottos grace the emblems of families, the logos of corporations, and the banners of nations. These succinct phrases, often encapsulated in just a few words, carry the weight of principles, beliefs, and aspirations. The tradition of mottos dates back to ancient civilizations where they served as expressions of guiding principles. From the chiseled inscriptions of Roman legions to the heraldic crests of medieval knights, mottos have evolved but their core purpose remains unchanged: to convey enduring values and inspire actions based on those values. Continue reading What is a Motto — Definition and Examples
