What is the fastest and most efficient way to clearly communicate all of the vital information about an upcoming photoshoot to all of the necessary people? The answer is: with a call sheet. We created our own custom photoshoot call sheet template, and you can download it for free. We will break down the various sections of the template, explain how to use it, and offer some tips for customizing the template to best suit your individual needs.Continue reading Photoshoot Call Sheet Template — Free Download and Guide
Not unlike his first two feature films, Jordan Peele’s Nope combines the horror genre, social commentary, and his unique eye for an entertainingly suspenseful watch. In what has become a staple to his style, Peele utilizes the genre to subvert our expectations and add something new to the realm of UFO films. Peele orchestrates quite a few moving pieces to titillate our curiosity, drawing us closer to the edge of our seat. However, like any Peele film, audiences are left with quite a few questions after the credits roll. Here’s our stab at answering some of the most common ones. Needless…
The best cinematographers are artists, technicians, diplomats, and accountants. Choosing the best cinematographers is tough and extremely subjective but this list is full of talented people. If you want your film to look like it was shot by one of the world’s best cinematographers, read on. We’ve broken down the key cinematic techniques that the top cinematographers who are working today actively use. Onto the list!Continue reading The 27 Best Film Cinematographers That Everyone Should Know
The origins of cinema are rooted to the use of film cinematography — that is the use of film stock to record and project a movie. All of that changed, however, with the introduction of digital cinematography. What is digital cinematography and how does it compare to film? Let’s dive into digital film production. Continue reading What is Digital Cinematography — The Pros & Cons of Digital
David O. Russell may not be the most prolific director of his generation, but he is one of the most prestigious. Over nearly 30 years in Hollywood, Russell has enjoyed considerable success…as well as some well-warranted criticism. His work has been celebrated by artists and critics, but his on-set and off-set behavior has been alleged as abusive, and well-documented in the media. We’re going to rank the best David O. Russell movies by way of three criteria: story, directing, and acting. By the end, you’ll know why he has been nominated for five Academy Awards as a writer and/or director…
Understanding the different qualities of light is important for any filmmaker to know. Each quality can enhance a story by providing a visual element that matches the style and tone of a film. One of the most fundamental qualities of light to understand is diffused light. From interviews to commercial work to films, knowing the effects of diffused light can make you a more versatile and well equipped filmmaker. Let’s find out why and how you can use diffused light in your next project. Continue reading What is Diffused Light — Types of Lighting in Photo & Film
If you’re an aspiring photographer or have been in the past you may have come across the question “What types of lights do I need?” While artificial light sources are incredibly useful tools, photographers can get by with a single type of light — natural light.With a solid understanding of how natural light works and how it can be used, it can undoubtedly become the only light you need for whatever type of photography you want to shoot. What is natural light in photography and how can you use it? In this article, we’ll dive into the characteristics of natural…
Storyboarding is something that can be done in all types of visual mediums, whether it’s a movie, show, or commercial. They make it easy to visualize what you want to see on-screen, which can save you a lot of time with staging, editing, and shooting. And while storyboards aren’t mandatory when making a movie, they can be if that movie is animated. So what is an animation storyboard and what makes it so different from storyboards used for live-action works? We’ll dig into that, along with tips and tricks on how to storyboard an animation.Continue reading Animation Storyboard — Tips,…
What is cel animation? For that matter, what is traditional animation? And, how does it differ from other animation methods? There are many forms and types of animating moving images but this was one of the first. And it was the dominant method for decades until computers got involved. We’ll be answering all of these questions, taking a look at the history of cel animation, and examining the role it plays today as animation technology continues to progress. Continue reading What is Cel Animation — Examples, Techniques & History
At just 23 years old, Paul Thomas Anderson broke into the filmmaking scene with his short film “Cigarettes and Coffee.” Four years later, Anderson released his acclaimed sophomore feature, Boogie Nights, which nabbed him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. In the years since, Anderson has made widely revered films with some of the world's greatest actors, becoming a forerunner of American filmmaking. And now, the best Paul Thomas Anderson movies are ranked and debated incessantly. Each of the writer-director's works showcase at least one of the tools in his artistic arsenal, and some in fact showcase them…
