The heist film has evolved over the decades, taking on many forms and styles. From sleek and chic to rough and gritty, filmmakers have taken the heist movie in every direction. The best of which have perfected the criminal ensemble, the intricate heist executions, or have taken the heist narrative into completely unique and innovative directions. What directions might that be? We’ve compiled a list of the best heist films of all time to find out.Continue reading The Best Heist Movies of All Time, Ranked for Filmmakers
You’re looking for a list of the best crime movies of all time. Maybe you want to find action crime films, or crime thrillers, or perhaps even a crime comedy movie or a crime drama. We’ve got you covered.In this post, we’ve compiled a list of the best crime movies of all-time, including American crime movies and the top crime films from around the world. All of these movies are worth a watch, so pop some corn, call your lawyer, pour a glass of your favorite pruno, and start the show.Continue reading 73 Best Crime Movies of All Time, Ranked…
The ending of a screenplay is often more important than the 90 pages that preceded it. Due to the magnitude of its importance, many writers struggle to conclude their scripts with proper resolution. Don’t worry though, we’re going to show you everything you need to know about how to end a screenplay, with basic script format examples from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Big Short. We’re going to cover the technical aspects of writing THE END into scripts. By the end, you’ll have a strong grasp on the formatting requirements of how to end a screenplay.Continue reading How…
Filmmaking is a complex process that involves various stages and meticulous planning. Among the important aspects of filmmaking is the pre-production stage, where planning and organization are done before the actual filming. One of the critical tasks in pre-production is creating a plan for the shots that will be taken. Filmmakers use either shot lists, storyboards or both to plan the visuals of their film. In this blog, we will explore the differences between a shot list vs storyboard and help you determine which is better for your next film project.Continue reading Shot List vs Storyboard — How They Differ &…
Exposition in film or screenwriting is one of the most difficult aspects to master. It’s necessary for our audience to understand our characters and plot, but we don’t really want the audience to be aware of exposition, in and of itself. When that happens, it can jar the audience right out of our story. And it also just makes our writing look bad. In this post, we’ll take a look at ways to avoid the common pitfalls of clunky exposition, as well as some excellent examples of exposition that have been seamlessly integrated into the overall narrative.Continue reading 12 Secrets…
Understanding how to introduce characters in a screenplay takes more than properly formatting character descriptions. You want to consider when, where, and how each decision will play out in the mind of the reader and then how it will translate onscreen.We’ll explian screenwriting character introductions so that you can build rich character descriptions that set a tone for your script.Lezgo.Continue reading How to Introduce Characters in a Screenplay: Character Descriptions Tips
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)
Tasks are the building blocks of larger accomplishments. In business, art, and personal life, completing tasks leads to completing goals. Therefore, the name of the game is task management and optimizing the workflow in which tasks are executed. Few methods have been as effectively embraced for this purpose as the Kanban method.Continue reading Kanban Methodology Explained — A Guide to the Principles
A Kanban board is a visual project management tool that helps teams manage and optimize their workflow. Originating from the Japanese word "kanban," meaning "visual signal," this methodology aims to improve efficiency and collaboration by visualizing the entire project process. Whether you are managing a large team or want to organize the chaos of daily work tasks for yourself, it's a great system to implement.Continue reading How to Use a Kanban Board — 5 Quick Steps Explained
With such a wealth of new movies to rent on Amazon Prime, it can be hard to keep track of and parse new movies as they are added to the platform. Here we cover the 10 new movies landing on Amazon Prime in August 2020. You can also read our list of the best overall films available on Amazon Prime right now. All movies will be available as of June 1st unless otherwise noted. Now let’s take a look at what’s new on Amazon Prime Video. Continue reading Best New Movies on Amazon Prime (August 2020)