The Best Werewolf Movies to Watch Right Now
Werewolves predate almost every other fictional monster. So, why aren’t werewolf films very popular? Perhaps it comes down to a practical issue. The make-up is labor intensive. The transformation sequence…
Breaking the Fourth Wall: How to Break it with Impact
We’ve all seen a film or television show break the fourth wall. It’s hard to miss, and that’s why breaking the 4th wall is a really big filmmaking decision that can…
The Best Denis Villeneuve Movies & Directing Techniques
Denis Villeneuve, director of such modern classics as Blade Runner 2049 and Sicario, has yet to make a bad movie. His first two features might be flawed but they are…
Paul Thomas Anderson Movies and Directing Style
Paul Thomas Anderson has evolved his style over the last two decades. His early films are chaotic and dramatic, built with extreme techniques and extreme performances. His later films have…
What are LUTs? The Ultimate Guide to Color Grading
Color grading can completely transform the look of your video, but unless you’ve spent years inside a coloring house, you may not have the technical know-how to achieve the desired…
How to Write a Spec Script: The Complete Guide to Writing on Spec
There’s no shortage of “How to Write a Spec Script” posts out there, and they tend to come in two forms. Articles about writing on spec either spotlight “business side”…
The Wes Anderson Style Explained: A Complete Movie Style Guide
What is the Wes Anderson style? Is it a mixture of vintage tchotchkes, droll repartee, and houndstooth? Well … yes, but there’s more to it than that, a lot of…
Christopher Nolan: Directing Tips and Quotes from Nolan’s Interviews
How do you learn from a director like Christopher Nolan? You can watch his films, or listen to the points he makes during filmmaking interviews. We took the best Christopher…
A Filmmaker’s Guide to the Best Stanley Kubrick Movies
The saying goes, “If you’re going to steal, steal from the best.” So, is Stanley Kubrick the best? For many filmmakers, the immediate answer is yes. The harder question is…
How to Shoot The Best Car Chase Scene [Mad Max: Fury Road Example]
Car chase scenes are fantastic, but they are probably one of the most difficult things to capture. Even if you end up with a relatively successful experience on set, how…
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