Every month, dozens of movies arrive on Netflix, but it can be a hassle keeping track of all the great content that comes and goes. Don’t fret though, we’re going to break down the best new movies on Netflix each month to help you decide on what to watch. These are the best of what’s coming to Netflix in May, 2020.Continue reading Best New Movies on Netflix, Ranked for Filmmakers (May 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 (May 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 (May 2020)
Netflix has garnered a reputation in recent years for being the go-to destination for TV streaming. That’s because the service has a little something for everyone -- dramas, comedies, documentaries, mockumentaries, and anything else you might think up. But finding the next great show to watch on Netflix can be difficult. Don’t worry though, we’ve done the research to deliver you our list of the best shows on Netflix. Continue reading Best Shows on Netflix Right Now, Ranked for Filmmakers (May 2020)
Knowing how to film means knowing how to light. As a cinematographer, videographer, or director, you need to know an entire glossary of film lighting terms in order to effectively communicate your vision to the crew. We’ve listed the most common lighting terms you’ll hear on set.Continue reading Film Lighting Terms — A Complete Filmmaker’s Glossary
Roger Deakins is one of our favorite cinematographers to study because he is always pushing the envelope. Case in point, we’ll take a look at some “Deakinizer” lenses. We’ll give you a brief history of why he decided to alter lenses for an intended tilt-shift look. We’ll show you tilt-shift lens examples via cinematographer Kaity Williams from ASC Magazine. Before we jump into the "Deakinizer," here's a video breakdown of his work in 1917.Continue reading Deakinizer Lenses & Tilt-Shift Effect — Vintage Style, Roger Deakins’ Look
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho’s insightful and engaging comedy/thriller became one of the most talked-about films of the year and set a new precedent for the mark a South Korean movie can leave on United States’ movie-going audiences. The film is packed with social commentary, thrilling moments, and plenty of meaty writing worthy of a full ‘Parasite movie analysis’.Continue reading Parasite Movie Analysis, Synopsis and Ending Explained (Video Essay)
Starting in the early 2000s, mumblecore helped keep independent filmmaking afloat amongst a growing slate of big-budget blockbusters. But what is mumblecore? How did it begin, and what’s the state of it now? Anyone who is a fan of the Duplass brothers will want to keep reading because we’re diving into the history and influence of the mumblecore film movement. Continue reading What is Mumblecore? An American DIY Film Movement
Inside your digital camera is a very important element: the sensor. Camera sensor size is definitely something to consider when renting or purchasing a camera. The image quality and the flexibility of what kinds of images you can capture is directly related to your camera's sensor. So how exactly does camera sensor size matter? Let’s take a closer look.Continue reading Camera Sensor Sizes Explained: What You Need to Know
Imagine a world where everything is pristine, where crime is non-existent, everyone has enough to eat, and everyone is happy. Sounds like a utopia, doesn’t it? It’s an idea that has persisted in fiction for centuries, even if creative minds sometimes prefer to play in worlds where things are less than perfect. But even a perfect place can have its cracks. So what is a utopia and how can you identify one? We’ll go over that, including the history of the term and some notable examples in fiction.Continue reading What is a Utopia — Definition, Characteristics & Examples
