Color theory in film is a subject that plays a more subdued role but is nonetheless an important one. The shades, tones, and palette of a...
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Using Practical Effects in Your Films
Practical effects are physical effects achieved on set, without the need for computer-generated imagery (CGI). Think of the breathtaking stunts, lifelike creatures, and jaw-dropping explosions you’ve...
Continue reading...Film Preservation and Restoration: Protecting the Historical Record of Cinema
The term “film preservation” encompasses a wide array of practices and techniques aimed at protecting and restoring movies in various formats, including celluloid film and digital...
Continue reading...Analyzing the Psychological Manipulation in the Movie “Gaslight”
If you’ve been tuned into modern discourse at all over the past couple of years, you’ve surely heard the term “gaslight” or “gaslighting” used here or...
Continue reading...Why is “Citizen Kane” Considered the Best Film Ever?
“Citizen Kane” is oftentimes referred to as the best film ever by film fanatics. However, the movie is over eighty years old, and many modern watchers...
Continue reading...How to Maximize Efficiency as an Independent Filmmaker
As an independent filmmaker, the road to creating compelling stories is filled with challenges, but none are insurmountable with the right approach to maximize efficiency. Balancing...
Continue reading...What Makes a Martin Scorsese Film So Amazing?
Every industry or creative field has its unparalleled visionaries. And in the world of cinema, rarely does a movie resonate as profoundly as a Martin Scorsese...
Continue reading...Fast-Paced Films & Slow-Paced Films: Tempo in the World of Cinema
In the realm of filmmaking, pacing is the unseen conductor orchestrating the emotional symphony that plays out on the silver screen. It’s the tempo that determines...
Continue reading...A Deep Dive into Narration in Film
Narration in film is the voice that whispers insights, shares secrets, and connects us intimately with the characters and their worlds. It’s the unseen storyteller, the...
Continue reading...Unlocking Cinematic Suspense: The Art of Foreshadowing in Movies
In the enchanting dance between the visible and the unseen, foreshadowing emerges as a cinematic magician’s wand, subtly guiding the audience through the intricate maze of...
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