Ethos, pathos and logos are modes of persuasion that form the rhetorical triangle. A compelling argument, sales pitch, speech, or commercial ideally uses elements of all three strategies. We'll show you how to employ each technique and present some examples along the way.Continue reading Ethos, Pathos & Logos — Definitions and Examples
Today, I’m going to show you how to schedule a ten-page shoot if you’re looking to maximize your budget constraints. Shooting ten pages in a day is a worst-case scenario, but sometimes those worst-case scenarios can happen on your production. When they do, your shooting schedule needs to be very precise and prepared.So let’s jump in.Continue reading Shooting Schedule Pro Tips for a 10-Page Shoot Day
Goodfellas is one of the greatest mob movies ever made, and the script is a huge reason why. The script has excellent characters, quotes, and story resolution.In this article, we’re going to look at what we can learn from the Goodfellas screenplay. Continue reading Goodfellas Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
If Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of Production” he’d probably say that every production battle is won before it’s fought. An effective battle plan is the shooting schedule, and it’s the difference between making our days and staying under budget.Continue reading Stop Making These 6 Common Shooting Schedule Mistakes
The Shrek 2 script laid the groundwork for one of the most successful sequels in cinema history. In this article, we’re going to look at quotes and plot in the screenplay and then analyze how the story subverts fairytale tropes. But before we get into the script breakdown, let’s review the Shrek 2 summary and don't forget to download the entire Shrek 2 script to copy and paste it into your brain! Watch: Anatomy of a Screenplay — Ultimate Guide Subscribe for more filmmaking videos like this. SHREK 2 PDF Download Click to view and download the entire Shrek 2…
Telephoto lenses are used by photographers from every skill level and in various situations. In other words, have a telephoto lens in your kit is a must. They’re a lifesaver when it comes to shooting distant subjects, but serve quite a few other purposes. In this post, we’ll outline some advantages of going with a telephoto lens, and what to consider when shooting with one. But first, what is a telephoto lens?Continue reading What is a Telephoto Lens? How to Get the Shots You Want
The Fight Club script was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s book of the same name. This was Fox 2000’s first film, and while it is arguably one of the best films ever made, the executives at Fox 2000 reportedly hated the film. We’re going to provide analysis of the Fight Club screenplay by touching on the Fight Club plot, quotes, characters and ending so you gain a better understanding of how this script worked so well.Continue reading Fight Club Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
A storyboard is a graphic layout that sequences illustrations and images to tell a story visually. It is the backbone of visual storytelling, helping filmmakers, marketers, and educators communicate their ideas clearly and effectively.Continue reading 46 Storyboard Examples from Movies, Animation, and Games (with FREE Storyboard Templates)
ISO is an essential part of photography – but it can be tricky to understand how it differs from the other pillars of the exposure triangle: aperture and shutter speed. If you’re confused, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to explain what ISO means by defining the term, as well as by looking at some common ISO values and examples. By the end, you’ll have a complete beginner’s guide to ISO.Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to ISO in Photography
Midsommar is Ari Aster’s haunting folk horror film that stunned audiences in 2019. The movie follows a group of college students who travel to a pagan festival in Sweden and get caught up in a terrifying ordeal. If you’ve seen the film, then you know that description doesn’t really do the movie justice, and there’s so much that makes this film such a complex, intriguing work of art. Fortunately, we’ve analyzed every frame to bring you a comprehensive breakdown of what this movie’s really about. Here’s Midsommar explained for all you filmmakers wanting to make your own folk horror masterpiece.Naturally,…
