Low light cinematography can be daunting. If it goes wrong, an image can be hard to see or fraught with noise. Trying to overcorrect with stronger lights, on the other hand, can make a night scene feel unnaturally bright. How can a cinematographer navigate this minefield to achieve a beautiful low-light shot? In this post, we'll cover various techniques when shooting low light photography and cinematography. We'll start with our interview with famed DP Claudio Miranda discussing how to shoot in low light with scenes from Oblivion, Life of Pi, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.Continue reading Low Light…
The horror genre is home to many bizarre concepts and boundary-pushing ideas. From straightforward slashers to subversive, social commentary-packed allegories, horror writers and filmmakers have delivered countless memorable films. Join us in counting down 10 of the best horror movie scripts you can download that are great to read for fans of the genre and prospective screenwriters alike.Continue reading 10 Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download, Read & Study
When making a movie, it can be a struggle to decide between the two most common widescreen aspect ratios: 1.85:1 and 2.35:1. For anyone who has ever felt this struggle, there is an ideal middle ground. We’re talking about the 2:1 aspect ratio which has seen a resurgence in the last decade. In this article, we’ll go over the 2:1 aspect ratio, where it came from, and how it’s been used in movies and TV so that you too can take advantage of this unique frame.Disclaimer: Since 2.35 is often used interchangeably with 2.39 and 2.4, we will do the same…
Introducing StudioBinder's screenplay library — your one-stop-shop for reading, downloading, and analyzing the best movie scripts online. Our collection contains all the feature-length screenplays in our database as well as scripts that we have broken down by plot, character, ending, quotes, and more. Our hope is that screenwriters everywhere can have access to these iconic screenplays and that the lessons therein can make us all better writers. Enjoy! Continue reading Explore and Read the Best Free Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)
Welcome to StudioBinder's screenplay library, your ultimate destination for spine-chilling and blood-curdling free horror scripts. Brace yourself for a journey into the dark realms of fear and terror as we present a handpicked selection of the most bone-chilling and haunting stories ever written. Dive into the depths of horror, where suspense lurks around every corner and nightmares come to life. With feature-length screenplays and insightful breakdowns, this collection will send shivers down your spine. Enjoy!Continue reading Best Free Horror Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)
Garnering attention as one of the first horror films to take place entirely in the daytime, Ari Aster brings a light and airy spin on the horror movie genre. But does he do so successfully? We’re going to take a look at character depth and the portrayal of psychedelics. We’ll break down the plot points, showcase some key scenes, and even provide a Midsommar script PDF download so you can explore it yourself. Pack your bags, we're off to bright, sunny Sweden!Continue reading Midsommar Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters, and Ending
Best of...20102011201220132014201520162017201820192010-2019 Ranking movies at the end of their respective years is always a difficult task. Some films may seem fresh and exciting in my mind now, but in a year, it may be completely forgotten. Still, these “Best Of” lists provide a unique time capsule into where the zeitgeist was at the time. As of this time, these are StudioBinder’s best movies of 2019.NOTE: As of this writing, there are still some major films I have yet to see. For all I know, Cats could be the cinematic masterpiece of our generation. So if you see a film you…
Best of...20102011201220132014201520162017201820192010-2019 From grim dramas to breathtaking action films, 2018 was a great year to go to the movies. It was a year of seismic changes in the cinematic landscape as Marvel’s Black Panther was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, showing that superhero films could be serious fare, too. However, it was also a year where more idiosyncratic films, such as The Favourite, found an audience. Regardless of your sensibilities, 2018 had something for everyone.This list continues StudioBinder’s ongoing series to review the best films of the last decade. For this article, I’m running through my opinions on what I…
