Let’s discuss the different color temperatures you can expect to work with while shooting a film. Let’s get right to it: color temperature is the hue of the light source used to illuminate a scene, and it’s measured in degrees…
Science fiction is one of the most popular genres across all media, but it’s commonly not labeled as such. Let’s explore what defines this critical genre. Science fiction — as an umbrella term — is any fictional narrative that has…
Horror is defined as “an apprehension or revulsion about that which is unknown.” What does that mean for filmmakers? It may seem odd to seek out something that scares you as a viable source of entertainment, but there’s a complicated…
Comedy is more than telling a few jokes. In this article, we’ll take a look at the various types of comedy you’ll find in film. One thing you’ll consistently hear about comedy is that it’s hard — timing is everything,…
Immersive audio stands out from surround sound, so what are the differences between them? There’s nothing worse than having a project that falls flat — especially when we’re talking about audio. When we’re watching a movie in the theatre, or…
In this write-up, we’ll take a look at what we mean when we talk about “action films.” Look, every story ever told is a story of conflict. Whether we’re talking about a bunch of guys showing up on a beach…
2023 is a wrap, so here is our list of the best content creation tools you should be using in 2024. Content creation tools are constantly improving, with microphones, cameras, and peripherals that offer more functionality with each passing year.…
In this introduction, we’ll discuss one of the single best tools available to image makers — the light meter. Exposure light meters measure the amount of light in a scene to help photographers and cinematographers determine the proper exposure settings…
Here are the hottest audio recording tips of 2023 as we head into the new year. No matter what stage you’re at in your audio journey, there is always room for tips and tricks that you may have missed. From…
One of the often-overlooked ways that a director can manipulate the narrative is the transition. Let’s explore how they can affect your story. There are a lot of fancy names for transitioning from one scene to the next: the fade,…
In this audio gear roundup, we cover the best microphones for ambient field recording. Ambient Field Recording is the process of recording the natural ambience of both outdoor and indoor spaces. And for anyone who wants to try something new,…
A foil character is a contrast to your protagonist that highlights their stand-out qualities. Here’s how you write one. When we sketch out the shape of a story, we start with a protagonist. Well, maybe we start with an inciting…
