Posts Tagged ‘filmmaking’
352 Free Letterbox Templates for Video Editing (8K, 4K, HD & More)
Easily give your videos the cinematic cropping they deserve with these free high-res letterbox templates for video editing.
Breaking the 4th Wall: This Storytelling Tool’s History and How to Use It
Let’s talk about the “breaking the fourth wall” narrative device and its popular uses. Here’s how to incorporate it in your creative work.
A Movie Synopsis: What it Is and How to Write One
Everything you need to know about writing an all-important movie synopsis to help you get your projects off the ground.
The Fascinating History of the Clapperboard for Film and Video Production
Every shot starts with one, but what do you really know about the iconic film clapperboard? Let’s take a look at its history and its present. In …
Explore the Adventurous Beats of Evan MacDonald’s Cinematic Music
From meditative piano to tension-building strings, PremiumBeat artist Evan MacDonald crafts cinematic music for enhanced storytelling.
Filmmaker Interview: Jim Cummings Talks “The Wolf of Snow Hollow”
Writer, actor, and director Jim Cummings discusses shooting horror, distributing during COVID, and the future of indie filmmaking.
Developing a New Hollywood with Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel
Looking back at how the works of cinematographer Caleb Deschanel launched his name and developed a new modern Hollywood.
Understanding and Implementing Plot Structure for Films and Screenplays
Let’s explore the fundamentals of story and plot structure and how filmmakers can use these basics to create their own narratives.
The Different Ways to Expertly Use and Shoot Slow Motion
Here’s how you can expertly use slow motion and high frame rate in your film and video projects. Dive in and learn to use it.
How Filmmakers Can Harness the Power of Method Actors
Exploring the history of method acting and how modern filmmakers can work with this famous approach. Get the insight.
How Pedro Almodóvar Writes a Good “Bad” Character
Pedro Almodóvar endears film audiences with irrevocably flawed protagonists, making him the master of the good “bad” character.
The 6 Most Notable Low-Budget Soundtracks of All Time
Here are six of the best, most inventive film scores created with little-to-no resources. Listen to these soundtracks and head over to our music library.