Posts Tagged ‘Inspiration’
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.
“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.
3 Lessons in Lighting from Cinematographer Robert Richardson
Robert Richardson’s eye for the unusual showcases extreme framings and non-realistic lighting. Let’s take a look at his signature style.
Costume Designer Ginger Martini on Production Prep and Post Process
PremiumBeat examines the important role clothes play in film and television in this conversation with fashion designer-turned-costume maven Ginger Martini.
The Ad Astra Editing Team On Creating “Quiet Intensity” in The Edit
The “Ad Astra” film editing team sat down with PremiumBeat to describe their process and what it’s like working with director James Gray.
The Mood Board: Set the Tone for Your Next Short Film
While there are no set rules for what goes in a mood board, I’m going to show you a few things you can include to help convey …
Filmmaking Lessons from the Making of the Sci-Fi Horror Classic “Alien”
A new documentary, “Memory: the Origins of Alien,” explores the filmmaking process behind the iconic sci-fi horror classic “Alien.”
7 Filmmaking Interviews with Real-World Career Advice
PremiumBeat revisits seven informative interviews with filmmakers sharing their professional insights into the film and video industry.
Director Nora Mandray on Using History to Understand the Present
We spoke with director Nora Mandray about contextualizing history and keeping a complex political timeline vibrant and legible in short form.
Film and Video Game Composer Austin Wintory on Success from Failure
PremiumBeat sat down with composer Austin Wintory to discuss his latest project — a collection of his successful failures.
Industry Interview: Emmy-Nominated Editor Vera Drew
Emmy-nominated editor and filmmaker Vera Drew sat down with PremiumBeat for a look into her work on “Who is America?” and more.