What is a plot twist? It’s a term we’ve all heard before – but we rarely ever hear it defined. So today, we’re going to define plot twists by looking at some good twist examples in literature and film. By the end, you’ll know how to write a plot twist like the greats, including Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan. Continue reading What is a Plot Twist — Definition, Examples and Types Explained
Have you ever had only a few seconds to capture the perfect image because the sunlight was fading of the sunset or maybe the clouds were moving from that perfect position? And you look down at your camera only to be disappointed with a completely underexposed image. But when you look up, that moment is gone. Fortunately, there’s a way to capture these moments to ensure you get the shot. It’s called bracketing photography. In this article, we’ll break down how to do bracketing in photography so that you can get the perfect shot.Continue reading Bracketing Photography Definition & Techniques…
Do you hear any disembodied voices right now? How about when you’re watching a movie, show, or commercial? Have you considered that what you’re hearing is known as a voice-over? They show up all over media, either for entertainment or informative reasons; from your television to even your phone when you’re put on hold. So what is voice over, where have you heard it, where did it come from, and what does it mean today? Continue reading What is Voice Over — Definition and Examples in Film
Spider-Man was a colossal moment in superhero cinema, reorienting the genre toward the massive blockbuster machine that it is today. Spider-Man 2, stunningly, was equally important. While its first entry crystalized the superhero origin story, Spider-Man 2 perfected the superhero sequel. Spider-Man 2’s success is shocking when one looks at the path its screenplay took to get to a final draft. Director Sam Raimi cherry-picked three distinct screenplays from four different screenwriters to Frankenstein together a narrative he was happy with. We’ve got our hands on Michael Chabon’s draft, and in this analysis, we’ll look at why Raimi took what…
Cinematographers and editors work together to create sequences that resemble reality. Once an editor gets the footage, if there are mistakes that create unintended disorientation, editors need to go to their tool belt. One way to do this is to use cutaway shots. As a cinematographer, it’s always important to shoot cutaway shots because it gives the editor an opportunity, one, to get creative, but also to fix any continuity errors. What does that mean? And what else can cutaway shots do you for your film? Let’s find out.Continue reading What is a Cutaway Shot — Why Editors and DP’s…
There is no such thing as "storyboard rules" per se. However, there are standards and expectations that professionals use that you should know. In this post, we're going to review the do's and don'ts of storyboarding so that you can find your own style without making avoidable mistakes. Let's get started.Continue reading Storyboard Rules — The Do’s and Don’ts of Storyboarding
Whether debating on your first lens or looking for creative inspiration. Whether shooting video or photography. Whether on a micro or multi-million dollar budget, if you're in the camera business you’ll need to answer the question - what is a 35mm lens good for?Don’t worry. This article is all about the 35mm lens. How they're used, the 35mm vs 50mm lens, and where to buy them for cheap. Let’s get to it.Continue reading What is a 35mm Lens Good For — 4 Reasons You Need One
Are you planning a wedding? If so, there's no better way to capture the perfect look and feel for your special day than with a wedding mood board. From helping you evaluate color choices and floral arrangements to nailing down the overall vibe of your ceremony, a mood board is an essential tool for achieving the perfect wedding aesthetic. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the process of creating an effective wedding moodboard that reflects your vision in order to help create an unforgettable experience. So if you're ready to get creative, let's dive in.Continue reading How to Make a…
Noah Baumbach already had a respected and beloved career before he made Marriage Story. However, this film about divorce, love, and acceptance was a major commercial breakthrough for the writer-director. On top of being a Netflix film starring two big actors (Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver), the film was a critical hit. We’ll be breaking down the script to see how Baumbach’s characters, dialogue, and themes come together to create one of the best movies of the 2010s.Continue reading Marriage Story Script PDF Download — Plot, Dialogue, & Themes
Like the countless henchmen felled by the hitman, audiences did not see John Wick coming. From the get-go, John Wick has felt out-of-time, a standout action series that doesn’t have many contemporaries. By the release of its fourth installment, the Wick franchise has become a beloved institution. This makes ranking the John Wick films a difficult task — how can you differentiate very good from great? Let’s get the John Wick movies ranked and break down what makes each movie so special.Continue reading John Wick Movies Ranked — What Makes Each Film Great
