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…
Aspect ratios serve both practical and artistic purposes, so choosing the right one can set the tone for your project. Aspect ratios are so embedded in the technology we use and the media we see that they largely go unnoticed,…
Forced perspective is a classic technique that can bring some innovation to your low-budget project. One of the first discussions in any sort of art class is about perspective, which is the relation of the viewer to the image being…
There’s a invisible wall between the audience and the story they are watching. Let’s look at the impacts that breaking this fourth wall can have on your film. Let’s talk, you and I, about how storytelling works. We’ll use some…
What’s the difference between lossy and lossless audio? In this article, we’ll lay it all out. You’re probably familiar with the RAW format when working within the filmmaking and photography industries. The RAW image contains the unprocessed data from the…
In this article, we’re going to go over some core information you need to know about uploading videos directly to Threads. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you should know that Meta has released Threads.…
Let’s take a look at the history of the ratings system and explore where these ratings are today. In the early 20th century, as moving pictures became a new attraction, politicians and community leaders in larger cities became concerned about…
Quality headphones are essential to any audio project, but how do you know which pair you need? Here’s what you need to know. An essential piece of gear when editing any media source is a good pair of headphones. But…
Every film is nothing more than a bunch of still images strung together. Let’s look at one of the oldest special effects used by directors: clay-based animation. Early cinema was nothing more than a series of images that presented the…
Sound designers, filmmakers, and music producers will frequently come across the audio effect Reverb in their line of work. But what is Reverb, and why use it? From creating a track to editing sound effects for a short film, reverb…
