The Ultimate Medium Shot Examples to Inspire Your Shot List
When you block a scene it’s important to think about how the audience takes in information. Every shot and edit matters. Today we’re focusing on the medium shot. Truly the…
The Ultimate Close Up Shot Guide [with Examples]
As we’ve talked about in our film theory post, what shots you choose to use as a director have a huge impact on your film. Every director and DP has the same…
The Best Up-and-Coming Directors Every Producer Needs to Know
If you’re a producer, you likely pay close attention when noteworthy film festivals post their schedules. Among other things, you’re probably looking for the best up-and-coming directors for your own…
How To Master A Storyboard Like Jordan Peele: Get Out
Stephen King said, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.” Although horror movies have been effective outlets for entertainment, they have also been the ideal…
Learning from the Best Marketing and Advertising Campaigns of 2017
The best advertising and marketing campaigns seem to come out of nowhere, don’t they? Continue ReadingThe best advertising and marketing campaigns seem to come out of nowhere, don’t they?
The Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots (over 50+ Types of Shots and Angles in Film)
Have you ever confused a medium long shot with a medium shot? What about a medium shot with a cowboy shot? You’re not alone. It’s easy to mix up the…
Mastering Shot Lists: Rian Johnson’s Movies and Directing Style (with Shot List Example)
Director Rian Johnson movies have a distinct visual and emotional style. Which is a pretty impressive feat given how young a filmmaker he is. Most directors take a few films before…
Mastering the Shot List: Alejandro González Inarritu
Filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu has said, “Fear of the unknown is a great creative partner.” Throughout Inarritu’s filmography the director has continually embraced the uncertainty of life’s moments; allowing his…