Have horror filmmakers become too reliant on the jump scare? Let’s talk about it. Following the recent release of Smile, which has so eloquently been referred to in social media comment threads as “Jump Scare: The Movie,” we as filmmakers…
Jordan Peele’s horror films are one-of-a-kind, and “Nope” is no different. Let’s break down what makes this film so successful. One of my favorite pastimes is going to see a Jordan Peele movie. While I’m not alone in this, there’s…
If you were to put together a wall calendar of famous directors, there is little doubt that October would be reserved for the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Over his six-decade career, Alfred Hitchcock directed more than fifty films,…
As long as the medium has been around, filmmaking has been in a state of change. While we can attribute this to a multitude of reasons, like technological advancements, economic restructuring, or even personal hardship. There’s no better visceral example of…
Making a video is hard enough — making a good video is even harder. Here are 14 bad things you shouldn’t do while working on your video project. There are so many things that can go wrong when you’re making…
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As the director, you’re responsible for the entire viewing experience. Here are some under-appreciated but extremely effective techniques to make your job easier. Cover image via Disney. The words “Directed by” usually show up at the end of a title…
When you’re directing a movie, you’re in charge of the heartbeat of the project and, by extension, the heartbeat of the audience. There’s a natural rhythm to the world. Systems, left unperturbed, settle down into steady states. Things accelerate; things…
The director controls everything the audience sees, as well as everything they feel. Using the right colors can do some of the heavy lifting for you. As a director, you’re in control of every aspect of what appears on the…
Want to tell a story? Are you on your own? These free tools can make it all possible. Everyone has stories to tell. As the industry changes and filmmaking become more accessible on a micro level (meaning anyone can shoot…
From overlays to motion graphics — here are some of the key video editing effects you need to know. Whether you’re a wedding videographer, a corporate editor, or a documentarian, there are several effects you absolutely need to know before…
DIY filmmaking is all about being creative and solving problems. Here are 3 production tips you can use in your next project. Every day, a new gadget comes out that promises to improve your filmmaking and give you those Hollywood-style…
A good soundtrack creates a memorable narrative. The trick is using music to tell the stories the camera can’t. No matter the project, a soundtrack is more than just a few catchy tunes that keep the beat. A proper soundtrack…
