How to Use Color in Film: 50+ Examples of Movie Color Palettes

A filmmaker is a visual artist. To be a great visual artist you need mastery of the color palette. Many of the greatest Directors, Cinematographers, and Production Designers have extensive backgrounds as visual artists themselves. There are many ways to use color in film. We’re going to break down the key approaches as well as… Continue reading How to Use Color in Film: 50+ Examples of Movie Color Palettes

What is an Alter Ego — The Duality of a Character

An alter ego, often seen as a second self or a parallel identity, reflects the dual nature of the human character, encompassing aspects that may be suppressed or unexplored in a person’s primary persona. A fascinating concept, it not only permeates realms of psychology and personal development but also significantly shapes literary narratives and pop… Continue reading What is an Alter Ego — The Duality of a Character

What is a Superhero — Definition, Types and Characteristics

Types of CharactersOpen menu Protagonist Antagonist Hero Anti Hero Tragic Hero Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Common Character Types Types of Villains Femme Fatale Mad Scientist Mary Sue Damsel in Distress Write Your Free Script → Why do we love superheroes? Is it because we fantasize about having powers that make us greater than what… Continue reading What is a Superhero — Definition, Types and Characteristics

What is a Mary Sue — Character Types Explained

Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free W hat is a Mary Sue? This much-maligned character type is often the subject of fierce online debate, and pinning down a precise definition requires sorting through swaths… Continue reading What is a Mary Sue — Character Types Explained

Best Public Domain Movies Online You Can Watch Right Now

EssentialOpen menu What is Creative Commons What is Fair Use What is Public Domain ResourcesOpen menu Creative Commons License Pros and Cons How Copyright Free Music Works How to Copyright a Script How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain Best Public Domain Movies There are many great films that are part of… Continue reading Best Public Domain Movies Online You Can Watch Right Now

What is Rotoscope Animation? The Process Explained

Animation BasicsOpen menu What is Animation Types of Animation What Does an Animator Do What is Cel Animation What is Anime What is Claymation ResourcesOpen menu How to Direct an Animated Movie Animation Storyboard Tips Unreleased Aladdin Animatic Best Animated Music Videos Best Animation Software Best AnimationsOpen menu Best Animated Movies of All Time Best… Continue reading What is Rotoscope Animation? The Process Explained

What is a Director’s Cut? Every Type of Director’s Cut Explained

If you grew up in the home video era, you may have found yourself asking, “What is a Director’s Cut?” When DVD emerged, some movies would claim to be a “Director’s Cut,” which could imply many things to the potential consumer. It might seem straightforward, but there’s a lot more to Director’s Cuts than just a… Continue reading What is a Director’s Cut? Every Type of Director’s Cut Explained

What is Alliteration — Definitions, Examples in Literature & Film

Narrative ElementsOpen menu Antagonist Catharsis Motif Plot Protagonist Theme Narrative DevicesOpen menu Deus ex Machina Foreshadowing Irony Personification Plot Twist Red Herring Write Your Script For Free → What is alliteration? You may conclude comprehension because alliteration is everywhere. Always ask anyway! Question and be curious! Because alliteration words sometimes share special, specific significance not… Continue reading What is Alliteration — Definitions, Examples in Literature & Film

16 Best Superhero Movies of All Time, Ranked for Filmmakers

Which are the best superhero movies of all time? Studios pour buckets of money into these films and the “arms race” for better stunts and production value has now been raging for decades. We’re going to tell you which are the 15 best superhero movies of all time based purely on the story, the filmmaking, and… Continue reading 16 Best Superhero Movies of All Time, Ranked for Filmmakers