What is Screen Direction in Film — How to Preserve Continuity

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What is Dubbing in Film — Language Replacement Explained

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What is Intercutting in Film — How to Weave Complex Scenes

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Oppenheimer Practical Effects Explained — VFX Without CGI

I t’s no secret that Christopher Nolan is a fan of practical effects. From running a plane into an airport to building an entire rotating hallway, the man likes to do it for real. Oppenheimer is no different. Though Nolan didn’t exactly detonate an atomic bomb, the auteur utilized in-camera effects in creative and unexpected ways.… Continue reading Oppenheimer Practical Effects Explained — VFX Without CGI

Academy Award for Best Visual Effects — The Complete List

Major Awards:Open menu Best Picture Best Director Best Actress Best Supporting Actress Best Actor Best Supporting Actor Writing & Visual:Open menu Best Original Screenplay Best Adapted Screenplay Best Film Editing Best Visual Effects Best Cinematography Animation & Production:Open menu Best Animated Short Film Best Animated Feature Film Best International Feature Film Best Costume Design Best… Continue reading Academy Award for Best Visual Effects — The Complete List

What is a Theme Song — How Music Sets the Stage

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What is Video Bitrate — Everything You Should Know

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What is Motion Graphics — Definition, Examples & Types

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What is Parallel Editing in Film — And Why Editors Use It

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The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film Slate

The humble film slate, scuffed and scratched and tossed casually aside between setups, is actually a very important piece of equipment that no film set should ever be without. In this post, we’re going to give you an insider’s tour of the slate, officially known as a clapperboard. We’ll show you how to use a… Continue reading The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film Slate

What is a Sound Bridge in Film — Scene Transition Techniques

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How to Edit a Dialogue Scene — Tips and Techniques for Editors

Great performances, direction, cinematography, and even production design are all essential for creating an engaging dialogue scene. But one of the most important aspects of a great dialogue scene is effective editing. Editing can make or break a dialogue scene even if all of the other filmmaking elements fall into place. So how do you edit… Continue reading How to Edit a Dialogue Scene — Tips and Techniques for Editors

What are Subtitles — How Subtitles Work in Film & TV

Subtitles are more than just words at the bottom of the screen; they’re a powerful tool that can break language barriers, improve accessibility for the hearing impaired, and promote cultural exchange through cinema. As we explore the intricacies of subtitles, we’ll also discover how they have evolved over the years and their significance in today’s globalized… Continue reading What are Subtitles — How Subtitles Work in Film & TV

What is a Film Composer — Job Description Explained

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Split Screen Film Examples — How Split Screens Tell a Story

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What is Voice Over — Definition and Examples in Film

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What is a Cutaway Shot — Why Editors and DP’s Use it

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How to Reverse a Clip in Premiere Pro — A Step-by-Step Guide

The days of Avid Media Composer serving as the industry’s only standard video editing program are coming to a close. With David Fincher and Coen Brothers having turned to Adobe Premiere Pro for their post-production needs, the barrier to entry of professional-level video editing is shrinking. There are many reasons why one would want to reverse a… Continue reading How to Reverse a Clip in Premiere Pro — A Step-by-Step Guide

Succession Theme Song — How the Soundtrack Tells a Story

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