The 14 Most Interesting Movie Color Palettes (And What They Mean) Nov 9, 2022 In crafting remarkable tales, the greatest films use more than just plot and characters—color palettes can say a lot without words.
The 10 Best Movies That Changed Directors During Production Sep 16, 2022 Usually, a change in director midway through production spells disaster—but not always! Here are some examples of when it goes right.
The 8 Best Movies Filmed (Almost) Entirely in POV Shots, Ranked Sep 14, 2022 Some movies stand out for their techniques—like the POV shot, which fundamentally changes the cinema experience.
The Invention of Cinema, Explained: Who, What, Where, When? Feb 25, 2022 Movies are commonplace now, but in the grand scheme of things, cinema is still a young form of entertainment. How did we get to where we are?
What Is Performance Capture? The 7 Best Motion Capture Performances Feb 21, 2022 Also called motion capture, performance capture is one technique that helps CGI films look as realistic as they can.
South Korea’s Modern Auteur Filmmaking, Explained (And the 4 Most Influential Films) Jan 8, 2022 South Korean cinema has been turning heads this century. What is it that makes South Korean films so uniquely compelling?
The Contra Zoom Film Technique, Explained (And 5 Examples in Movies) Dec 31, 2021 The contra zoom, also known as the dolly zoom, is an iconic technique that immediately signals something unusual to the viewer.
What Is ILM’s StageCraft Technology? 4 Ways It’ll Revolutionize Filmmaking Dec 21, 2021 Industry Light & Magic (ILM) is revolutionizing the movie and TV industries with StageCraft. Here's what's so great about it.
The 10 Best Examples of Surrealism in Movies, Explained Dec 8, 2021 Sometimes, a movie can be bizarre. Not in a bad way, but it'll hit you with a quality that feels foreign and unusual. We call it surreal.
What Is a Deep Focus Shot? 6 Great Examples in Film Nov 13, 2021 Filmmakers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to make you feel certain ways during scenes. The deep focus shot is one such potent tool.
What’s Wrong With High Frame Rate Movies? The Problem, Explained Oct 13, 2021 Do high frame rate movies weird you out? You’re not alone. Here’s an explanation for why these movies can be so off-putting for viewers.
The 8 Best Behind-the-Scenes Documentaries for Iconic Movies Oct 9, 2021 Want to dive into the behind-the-scenes details for several of cinema's most notable films? Here are the documentaries you should watch.
Male Gaze vs. Female Gaze: 6 Movie Examples, Explained Sep 11, 2021 Want to better understand the nuances and impacts of both the male gaze and female gaze on cinema? Here are several examples!
The Long Shot Film Technique, Explained (And 8 Examples in Movies) Aug 19, 2021 A single long take can be impressive when it's done well. Here are several examples of the best one takes in cinema history.
What’s a MacGuffin? 10 Iconic Movie MacGuffin Examples, Explained Jul 1, 2021 The MacGuffin is one of the most prevalent tropes used in movies across all genres. Here are several movie MacGuffin examples to illustrate what it is!
10 Infamous Movies Where Film Production Went Wrong Jun 27, 2021 Things always go wrong on set when making a film—but for these major movies, everything went wrong in the most nightmarish ways.
What Is Cinematography? 12 Movies With the Best Cinematography Jun 25, 2021 When you watch a movie with skilled cinematography, it'll blow you away. Learn what great cinematography is and which movies have it!
The 10 Best Cinema and Filmmaking Documentaries for Movie Buffs Sep 18, 2020 You've watched the movies, but have you watched the movies about the making of the movies?
Why Is 24 FPS the Standard for Movies? Film Frame Rates, Explained Jun 19, 2020 24 frames per second has long been the standard for films. But what's the benefit of it and why don't we use a higher frame rate?
The Writer vs. The Director: Who’s More Important for a Movie? Jul 29, 2019 Who deserves more credit for a film, the writer or the director? For that, we need to understand each one's role in the final product.