One-liners can be hilarious. Other movie one-liners are deep, even dark, while others are just straight up weird. Regardless of the genre, they’re usually remembered long after the movie’s release, and the words can impact an entire generation. Don’t believe me? See if you’ve ever said or heard any of these phrases in conversation. You might not even know what movie they're from. But that's okay!Continue reading Comedic and Iconic Movie Lines: The Best One-Liners in Cinema
Director Alfonso Cuarón once said, “I’m interested in new worlds, new universes, new challenges.”Continue reading How Alfonso Cuarón Makes Every Shot Count
Proper screenplay format is a necessary evil. Some rules are set in stone while others can be left up to a writer’s preference--the lack of consensus can certainly be frustrating.So, what’s a writer to do?The first step is to use a screenwriting program, like StudioBinder. This ensures that most of your formatting concerns are dealt with automatically. With formatting taken care of, you can focus on the writing.In this article, we’re going to walk through some formatting basics and how keyboard shortcuts in StudioBinder make the process even easier.Continue reading How to Format a Script with Keyboard Shortcuts
Filmmaking blogs have made it easier than ever to access high-level film production knowledge (and cheaper too!). But keeping track of which blogs to follow can be overwhelming.Continue reading 77 Best Filmmaking Blogs for Indie Filmmakers and Video Creatives
Car chase scenes are some of the purest expressions of entertainment in cinema. We all have our favorites, but some are better than others at keeping you on the edge of your seat.In this post, we’re going to discuss some of the best car chase scenes in films made since the turn of the millennium. We love Bullitt and Ronin as much as the next person, but we want to cover new ground.Continue reading 10 Best Car Chase Scenes in Modern Movies that Inspire
B-Roll BasicsBest B-Roll WebsitesHow To Shoot B-Roll We’ve all seen B-roll in our favorite content, but how does a filmmaker shoot cinematic B-roll footage without a big budget? Our video below will take you through these considerations step-by-step so that you can learn how to shoot B-roll efficiently while also elevating your music video, commercials, and narrative work. Lezgo.Continue reading How to Shoot B-Roll Footage on the Cheap
Guillermo del Toro movies are known for their lush fantasy landscapes, sense of creeping dread, and unmatched use of color. His self-confessed primary influences are obvious once you know how to look for them.Comic books, manga, horror movies, and his native Mexican culture all combine to create a director who is not afraid to stuff every frame with as much color as he can. It takes a truly skilled artist to balance this riot of color without overloading the senses.But not only does he keep everything in balance, he uses it to tell the story of his film. Learn how Guillermo…
How we distinguish between producers matters. There are a ton of moving parts in filmmaking, and each producer handles a different one. This post answers the question ‘what is a line producer,’ so you can better understand where they fall in the mix.Continue reading What is a Line Producer? Defining the Basics of the Role
You’ve written a script or maybe you’re trying to figure out a script’s shot list. You know what the film is about but you’re trying to figure out how to convey the critical context in each scene. Give the audience those important details with an epic establishing shot. So, what is an establishing shot? Well, this post will give our establishing shot definition, along with a ton of examples in the video below. Let’s jump in.Continue reading What is an Establishing Shot? Creative Examples that Set the Tone
The most recent drone from DJI Mavic is the Air. It’s lightweight, (mildly) affordable, and produces some incredible footage. This post gives a brief overview of the DJI Mavic Air, its capabilities, and a list of our favorite footage. Let’s take a look.Continue reading The Best Drone Footage: A Closer Look with the DJI Mavic Air
