How to Become a Film Producer
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, studios called the shots, using a producer to pass their wishes on to the directors, actors, and crew – essentially a one-way street. Studios basically had a roster...
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Film Terms Heard on the Set That Aren’t What You’d Think
This is not meant to be a glossary of all of the common film terms. For that, check out our glossary here. As for their etymology, some of them are tied to the early...
Types of Film Lighting
With the right kind of lighting, black and white films can be just as vibrant as any color or 3-D film. Shadows created by the key light, leaving half of a face obscured during...
How to Create 3-Point Lighting
It seems obvious that in order to create three-point lighting you would need three lights, but actually you don’t. Before we discuss how to create three-point lighting with less than three lights, let’s discuss...
How to Become a Film Director
Want to become a Hollywood heavyweight, with the power to make or break careers, film whatever you want without question, and be invited to every Academy Award after-party? Unfortunately, there’s no magic bullet to...
How to Write a Screenplay
Of all the different jobs, positions, titles one can hold in the world of movie-making, none may be as key as a screenwriter. After all, with no screenplay or script, producers, directors, cast, and...
How Long Does it Take to Make a Movie?
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope took all of 100 minutes to film. Meant to be filmed in real-time, Hitchcock planned every minute of the film, from moving sets to extended takes. Where most feature films need...
How to Become a Movie Producer
The most successful movie producers in the industry are able to bring almost any script to life and turn it into an award-winning blockbuster. It’s not just a matter of finding a diamond in...
What is SAG-AFTRA?
SAG-AFTRA in an American union created to protect and benefit movie and TV performers, radio announcers, singers, dancers and journalists. SAG-AFTRA is a combination of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AFTRA (American Federation of...
Cinematography Lighting Explained
Cinematography lighting plays a large role in filmmaking. Done well, it creates a mood and atmosphere for the film. It tells the audience where to look. It can accentuate the emotional psychology of a...
How Are Famous Movie Scripts Created?
“To make a good film, you just need three things: the script, the script, and the script.” -Alfred Hitchcock Scripts or screenplays are where all movies begin—without a script there is no film. Yet,...
