Tag: Video Essays
Making It: The Casting Process — Pre-Production Process: Ep4
EPISODE 4Mission: AuditionSetting up casting calls and actor auditions are one of the most ...
How to Write Dialogue Like Quentin Tarantino — Kill Bill Analysis
Quentin Tarantino is known for many things as a filmmaker. His films have unpredictable ...
How To Create Striking First and Final Frames in Your Film
A beginning, middle, and end are the bare bones that support the structure of ...
Blocking and Staging a Scene like Spielberg, Kubrick, and Inarritu
Watching a scene is easy, but blocking and staging a scene effectively is a ...
Making It: Location Scouting — Pre-Production Process: Ep3
EPISODE 3Location LockdownA film is only as good as the locations. Finding a great ...
Making It: Key Hires — Pre-Production Process: Ep2
EPISODE 2Department Head HuntingThe first step to building a great film crew is securing ...
Making It: Wrapping Up Production — Pre-Production Process: Ep6
EPISODE 6Finale: Mental MistakesThe wait is over! In our final episode, we take a ...
Making It: Final Preparation — Pre-Production Process: Ep5
EPISODE 511th Hour FalloutIt's time to build your entire film crew and secure your ...
How Dan Harmon’s Story Circle Can Make Your Story Better
T he Story Circle is a classic example of story structure and the Hero’s journey, ...
How Christopher Nolan Films use Circles to Warp Sight and Sound
Understanding how Christopher Nolan approaches filmmaking is an important step to improving your own ...
