What’s black and white and red all over? It could be a newspaper — or it could be a neo-noir film. It’s hard to tell. Neo-noir is notoriously difficult to classify. An offshoot of the historical film noir genre, it’s painted in such broad strokes that it can subvert, parody, heighten, or reimagine the prototypical stories… Continue reading Top 30 Best Neo-Noir Films, Ranked for Filmmakers
Best of…20102011201220132014201520162017201820192010-2019 2014 was a year of innovations. Boyhood was shot over the span of 12 years to show the young actor growing up in real-time. Birdman brought the concept of a one-shot (or seemingly one-shot) film to the masses. But it was also the year where entertaining blockbusters (Captain America: The Winter Soldier and… Continue reading The Best Movies of 2014 — The Year in Review
Best of…20102011201220132014201520162017201820192010-2019 2012 has one of the most eclectic lists in StudioBinder’s series on the past decade. From raucous comedies to quiet introspections on political figures to superhero movies, 2012 had it all. No matter what kind of cinephile you consider yourself, there was plenty to choose from at cinemas. Chances are good you’re number… Continue reading The Best Movies of 2012 — The Year in Review
Joker Script DownloadBest Joker ActorsJoker ControversyJoker Movie Review Todd Phillips’ new film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a realistic take on the super villain that wants viewers to empathize as they watch him descend into homicidal madness. The best moments come from capitalizing on the medium of cinema during the strongest parts of the script,… Continue reading Joker Movie Review: Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix Humanize Chaos
The Dark Knight script laid the groundwork for a film that completely revolutionized cinema, and was the first superhero movie to gross over a billion dollars worldwide. Let’s take a look.Continue reading The Dark Knight Script: Screenplay Scene Analysis and PDF Download
What is Production Design What Does a Production Designer Do? Amazon’s The Boys Production Design Production Design Tips Academy Award for Best Production Design You’re a filmmaker who wants to get the most out of your production design, mise en scene, and scene elements, but you’re not sure how to plan and maximize your visual… Continue reading Amazon’s The Boys: Mise En Scene, Production Design, and Costumes
Types of FramingOpen menu Insert Image Establishing Shot Insert Image Single Shot Insert Image Two Shot Insert Image Over the Shoulder Insert Image Insert Shot Insert Image POV Shot More ShotsOpen menu Insert Image All Shots & Angles Insert Image Camera Shot Ultimate Guide Create Free Shot List Now You’ve written a script or maybe… Continue reading What is an Establishing Shot? Creative Examples that Set the Tone
3 Types of Irony Dramatic IronyOpen menu Insert Image What is Tragic Irony Insert Image Stages of Dramatic Irony Verbal IronyOpen menu Insert Image Sarcasm Insert Image Understatement Insert Image Overstatement Insert Image Socratic Irony Situational IronyOpen menu Insert Image Cosmic Irony Insert Image Poetic Justice Insert Image Structural Irony Insert Image Historical Irony (FREE… Continue reading What is Situational Irony? Definition and Examples
Best Nolan MoviesNolan’s Directing StyleNolan Directing Tips Nolan’s CirclesNolan’s Shot List From The Dark Knight to Interstellar, Christopher Nolan movies take full advantage of the medium, creating realities that often operate by their own rules.Of course, story is at the foundation of these creations, but what helps to maintain the viewer’s attention are the shot list… Continue reading Mastering the Shot List: Christopher Nolan
