Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
5 Essential Elements of Audio in Filmmaking
A film’s sound matters just as much as perfect visuals—and your film isn’t finished without these 5 essential audio elements.
The 5 Best Field Recorders for Audio on the Go
Capture sounds when and where they happen! Check out the five best field recorders for nailing pristine audio in the wild.
Virtual Production is Great But it Doesn’t Beat the Real Thing
The English episodic is a cinematic homage to the Spaghetti Westerns of the late last century. It also posits how the cinematographers of that era might now …
The Best Film Adaptations of Books
Ranking the best film adaptations to help you develop your projects.
Netflix’s 1899 Evolves Virtual Production
The streamer’s mysterious boat fantasy series featured heavy use of virtual production techniques, especially ‘the volume.’ But the episodic also looked to evolve the use of new …
Visual Homage in Cinema
Learn how to draw inspiration from the history of cinema while putting your viewing habits to use through the art of homage.
How Technology Made David Fincher a Better Director
Has there ever been a movie director who has taken more advantage of new technology than David Fincher? We look back on how digital production benefitted his …
Exploring the Genre Hallmarks of the Best Thanksgiving Movies
A look at what makes the best Thanksgiving films work at a thematic level. Film, at its core, is a visual art form that is all about …
Now and Then: A Filmmaker’s Guide to the Period Piece
The period piece is more than a film genre—it’s a larger approach to filmmaking in general. Let’s explore this beloved film category.
Sound Editing vs. Sound Mixing: What’s the Difference?
Sound editing and sound mixing are wildly different professions, and each plays a key role in post-production.
Film Scores: Are They Getting Better or Worse?
Watch as two video essay maestros clash in good fun while arguing the pros and cons of contemporary film scores.
Darren Aronofsky on ‘The Whale’ and the 3 Things You Need to Create Cinema
Tips from the master himself on how to use performance, light, and camera to create true cinema.