Inspiration
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7 Filmmaking Insights from Modern Film and Television
What better way to learn filmmaking than from the best. Let’s take a look at some of the principles we can gather from modern films and television.
Find the Funny: Tips for Directing and Editing a Comedy Short
Here are some helpful tips and tricks for shooting, directing, and editing comedy shorts to capture that magic for the world to see.
Capturing the Kinetic Filmmaking Energy of the Safdie Brothers
A look into how the Good Time and Uncut Gems filmmakers — Benny and Josh Safdie — create kinetic energy and dynamic color palettes in their films.
The 2010s: The Biggest Filmmaking Moments of the Decade
In ten years, a lot has happened to the world of filmmaking and cinematography. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments.
Cinematography Tips from Watchmen DP Gregory Middleton
Gregory Middleton shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the cinematography behind Watchmen — as well as some insights for aspiring filmmakers.
The Iconic Special Effects of the Star Wars Films — Ranked
From the good to the great to the dear-god-please-no, here are the iconic visual effects behind Star Wars ranked — respectfully.
How to Master Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin Technique
The mystery and thrill of Alfred Hitchcock’s MacGuffin: What it is and how it can be utilized in your next film and video project?
“Watchmen” and The Art of Creating Nonlinear Stories
Taking lessons from Watchmen and other classics, we deconstruct how you can harness the nonlinear style for your film projects.
Making Ford v Ferrari: Cinematography at 100 mph
See how director James Mangold relied on tried-and-true methods for shooting scenes at high speed—and invented a few techniques of his own.
A Guide to Structuring Your Scripts and Screenplays
When you’re structuring your screenplay, there are a number of options to consider if you want the strongest script possible.
What “The Righteous Gemstones” Teaches About Directing Styles
Rotating roles — an intimate lesson in how multiple directors can use multiple filmmaking styles to create one unified vision.
Stylistic Goodies and Grit: A Film Grain Footage Tutorial
In this tutorial, I’m going to share my secret cinematic weapons that give your footage character, without costing you a ton of time.