Immerse yourself in the world of cinematic storytelling as we delve into a unique perspective: the overhead shot. This intriguing technique, employed by film directors across the globe, has the power to transform a scene without the need to utter a single word. Why do filmmakers use overhead shots in the stories they tell? Emphasize …
No one likes a movie that doesn’t live up to the hype. What makes a good movie? Aside from stellar actors, great chemistry, and a strong story, a lot of behind-the-scenes work is necessary. Making sure the production runs smoothly means having all your supplies and equipment on hand. Here are the things your set …
To most movie fans film sequels inspire dread as tiresome, watered-down versions of the originals. Not always: Empire Strikes Back, Aliens and Terminator 2 buck the trend. To most movie fans, the idea of a sequel to a film they enjoyed is one to dread. This is usually the case, as the traditional sequel that …
Hollywood has a way of hyping up films that end up never getting made. Here are the films never made that had excellent concepts. Some of these films were simply rumors and some had a hard script worked out. The main thing these films had in common is how much potential each of them had. …
When making a film, you must consider many moving parts and elements. From budget to casting to audio to camera angles to lighting, you want to get every detail exactly right. Lighting is one of the elements that people often overlook, but it plays a crucial role. Here’s why lighting is essential on a film …
Do you agree that some of the greatest movie sequels ever made were even better than the original movies they followed? Normally, when one thinks sequels, their mind meanders to the original movie and how good that was, and then to the sequel (if they have seen it) and just how bland or at the …
Of all the best movie remakes of all time, are any of them worth your time? It would appear that Hollywood has run out of ideas as most films to be released these days are either sequels, book adaptations, or for the love of remakes. While these types of films have a history of being …
With recent leaps and bounds in technology, moviemaking has never been easier. If you have someone in your life who’s always filming on their phone, encourage them to take their hobby to the next level with these ideas. According to Story Envelope, the four stages of filmmaking are Pre-production, Production, Post-production, and Marketing/Distribution. Check out …
Dining scenes sound like a bore: no gunplay, car chases, love scenes, and not even a wizard battle. But the truth is, dining scenes can often carry all the elements of what makes a movie great, sometimes incorporating comedy, tragedy, drama, love, war, peace, and more. When you want to watch or reimagine a good …
Long-time staples of thrillers, horror films, spy flicks, and other movies, parking lots provide a wealth of places to hide, moody lighting, and of course, plenty of opportunities for cars to suddenly flick on their lights and peel out of the garage. Regardless, it might be hard to remember a specific film with a parking …