Tag: Video Essays
The Irishman Scene Breakdown — How Martin Scorsese Opens an Epic
By now, you’ve heard the jokes. One Netflix user timestamped The Irishman scene by ...
Arrival Explained: Villeneuve’s Balance of Fear & Intrigue
The 2016 linguistically-focused sci-fi thriller Arrival is one of five excellent films directed by ...
What is a Whip Pan or Swish Pan: How to Shoot Whip Pan Transitions
Whip pans, swish pans, whip shot — whatever you call them, they are a ...
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Analysis — How Tarantino Directs Suspense
Best Tarantino MoviesQT's Directing StyleQT Directing Tips QT DialogueOnce Upon a Time AnalysisBasterds Breakdown ...
How to Write a TV Show Treatment [with Examples] — TV Writing & Development: Ep1
EPISODE 1TV WRITING & DEVELOPMENT MASTERCLASSHow to Write a TV Treatment (with Examples)So you have ...
There Will Be Blood: Analysis of a Power Struggle — Director’s Playbook
How does one create a power struggle in film? What are the techniques available ...
The Directing Style of David Fincher
If you’re familiar with David Fincher movies, you know they focus on serial killers, ...
The Godfather: Analysis of a Scene — Director’s Playbook
The Godfather is rightfully one of the greatest films ever made. Everything works magnificently ...
The Wolf of Wall Street Long Take — Director’s Playbook
How does one create a great tracking shot in film? What strategies are available ...
Star Wars Lightsaber Duels — What Makes Them Great?
The Star Wars universe has given the world so much. From backwards-talking aliens to ...
