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Directing

StudioBinder Storyboard Creator: Step-by-Step Guide

Storyboard EssentialsOpen menu What is a Storyboard Best Storyboard Examples How to Storyboard Ultimate Guide to Storyboard Rules Best Storyboard Software Storyboard TemplatesOpen menu Storyboard Templates Pack How to Make a Storyboard Template How to Use a Storyboard Template Music Video Storyboard Template Commercial Storyboard Templates Movie Storyboard Template Create Your Free Storyboard Here →… Continue reading StudioBinder Storyboard Creator: Step-by-Step Guide

SC Lannom March 5, 2020

How to Create Unforgettable Film Moments with Music

Music is an unsung hero of film. It can evoke emotions without words, create a unique aesthetic and style, and connect an audience to a film. In this post, we’ll explore the various ways you can use music to create meaning and utterly, unforgettable film moments. Continue reading How to Create Unforgettable Film Moments with… Continue reading How to Create Unforgettable Film Moments with Music

Lauren Kleeman March 4, 2020

The Best Lower Third Templates for Premiere [FREE Download]

Editing EssentialsOpen menu What is Film Editing Types of Editing Transitions How to Become a Film Editor What is a Film Cut What is a Freeze Frame DownloadablesOpen menu Free Video Transitions Free Sound Effects for Video Editing Best Free Video LUTs Ding Sound Effect Download Muzzle Flash Effect Download Free Fog Overlay Templates Editing… Continue reading The Best Lower Third Templates for Premiere [FREE Download]

AJ Detisch March 4, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Working with Unions: Grieved and Flipped

UnionsOpen menu What is WGA How Do You Join the WGA WGA Minimums SAG-AFTRA IATSE Local 600 ResourcesOpen menu Complete Guide to Movie Unions Guide to Working with Unions Choosing to work with Hollywood’s unions is a major decision for any filmmaker or producer. There are pros and cons to joining or not joining. The… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Working with Unions: Grieved and Flipped

Herman Wilkins March 4, 2020

Scriptwriting

Who is This Person? Finding a Character Using the Script Breakdown

There’s an old film school thought experiment that asks about a character, “What does he have in his refrigerator?” In this post, we’re going to practice that experiment.We can learn plenty about who a character is from the things they say, as well as the things others say about them. But we also learn who… Continue reading Who is This Person? Finding a Character Using the Script Breakdown

Kim Leonard March 2, 2020

What is Logos — Definition and Examples in Advertising

Advertising EssentialsOpen menu Ethos, Pathos & Logos Explained What is Pathos What is Logos What is Telos What is Kairos What is Ethos How to AdvertiseOpen menu How to Pitch a TV Show Like a Pro How to Make a Movie Poster How to Make a Commercial How to Develop Your Brand What is a… Continue reading What is Logos — Definition and Examples in Advertising

StudioBinder March 1, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Script Supervisors (FREE Script Supervisor Template)

Script DepartmentOpen menu Screenwriter Script Supervisors Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Free Film Crew Management Software → We’ve all seen a continuity error in a film or noticed a plot hole at some point. The fact that you don’t see hundreds of them is because productions hire someone to pay attention to the details… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Script Supervisors (FREE Script Supervisor Template)

Matt Rickett March 1, 2020

Directing

Best Movies on Netflix March 2020 — A Playlist for Filmmakers

How often do you find yourself scrolling through Netflix for an hour trying to find something to watch? The next time that happens, put down the remote for a second and bring up this list. We’ll be updating this guide to the best movies on Netflix monthly, so all of you aspiring filmmakers out there… Continue reading Best Movies on Netflix March 2020 — A Playlist for Filmmakers

Brent Dunham March 1, 2020

Say What? Fundamental Approaches to Writing ‘Realistic’ Dialogue

Writing dialogue is the best part of writing a screenplay. It’s the part of the writing where you get to be an actor for a while and cast powerful magic spells, or save an innocent man from prison, or lead an army into battle – at least in your mind. But dialogue is also something… Continue reading Say What? Fundamental Approaches to Writing ‘Realistic’ Dialogue

Kim Leonard March 1, 2020

Directing

Best Movies on Netflix February 2020 — A Playlist for Filmmakers

How often do you find yourself scrolling through Netflix for an hour trying to find something to watch? The next time that happens, put down the remote for a second and bring up this list. We’ll be updating this guide to the best movies on Netflix monthly, so all of you aspiring filmmakers out there… Continue reading Best Movies on Netflix February 2020 — A Playlist for Filmmakers

Brent Dunham February 29, 2020

Martin Scorsese Directed Movies: Interviews and Quotes on his Filmmaking Techniques

Martin Scorsese directed movies make up some of the greatest films ever made. While they seem larger than life, they’re made by a thoughtful craftsman who brings an undeniable style to filmmaking. In this post, we will quickly look at the Martin Scorsese filmography, and then layout the directing style, script trends, and editing techniques… Continue reading Martin Scorsese Directed Movies: Interviews and Quotes on his Filmmaking Techniques

SC Lannom February 27, 2020

Mastering the Screenplay: How to Write an Epic Fight Scene

I s there anything more fun than an epic fight scene? They don’t win Oscars, but the best stay with you. And when written well, they can say as much as any other scene in the most serious dramas. Many writers struggle with how to write action scenes. They think because they don’t know martial… Continue reading Mastering the Screenplay: How to Write an Epic Fight Scene

Patrick Regan February 25, 2020

Watermark PDF: How to Protect Your Screenplays

A great screenplay is worth millions (sometimes billions!) of dollars, so protect them through watermark PDFs! Are there simple steps to help increase the security of your script? YES! And they are readily available in StudioBinder. We’re going to show you how to create a watermark PDF of your script that also includes headers and footers.… Continue reading Watermark PDF: How to Protect Your Screenplays

Brent Dunham February 25, 2020

How These Oscar Winning Films Use Doors To Tell Better Stories

As you may have experienced, securing the perfect film location isn’t always easy, and it’s rarely affordable. However, great filmmaking is not just about location, it’s also about how you set the scene. The impact a setting can have on the scene it supports is monumental. Let’s take a look at how Oscar winning films… Continue reading How These Oscar Winning Films Use Doors To Tell Better Stories

Mary Risk February 25, 2020

What is a Cliche? Definition and Examples from Movies

Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free You’re watching a movie, getting invested in the characters, watching the tension build, and then boom—just as you’re about to get to the emotional payoff, a frown… Continue reading What is a Cliche? Definition and Examples from Movies

Chris Heckmann February 24, 2020

How To Create A Movie Color Palette Like Akira Kurosawa

Color BasicsOpen menu What is Color Temperature Color Grading vs. Color Correction What is LUT What is Technicolor First Color Movie Film Colorization Process Color SchemesOpen menu What is a Color Palette What is a Color Scheme Triadic Color Scheme Monochromatic Color Scheme Analogous Color Scheme Complementary Color Scheme FREE Ebook: How to Use Color… Continue reading How To Create A Movie Color Palette Like Akira Kurosawa

Matt Vasiliauskas February 24, 2020

How to Create Powerful Opening Shots — It’s Easier Than You Think

The first shot in a film may not be the flashiest, but it’s packed full of vital information for viewers. In this post, we’re going to explore some powerful opening shots in cinema, and how to create them in your own films.Continue reading How to Create Powerful Opening Shots — It’s Easier Than You Think

Kelsea Davis February 24, 2020

4 Tips To Wrap Your Film Production On Time

As a 1st Assistant Director, it’s your responsibility on set to make sure the production doesn’t fall too far behind schedule. In this article we explore best practices to help you wrap on time. Continue reading 4 Tips To Wrap Your Film Production On Time

Shant Kiraz February 23, 2020

Best Movies of the 2000s — The Entire Decade Ranked

The 2000s were a weird time for cinema — kind of sandwiched in between the indie 90’s scene and the blockbuster 2010’s scene. But there are so many great movies that came out between 2000 and 2009, that we thought it would be interesting to look back at what made them so great. So without… Continue reading Best Movies of the 2000s — The Entire Decade Ranked

StudioBinder February 21, 2020

Mastering Shot Lists: Rian Johnson’s Movies and Directing Style (with Shot List Example)

Learn How to Shot ListOpen menu What is a Shot List How to Make a Shot List How to Make a Lined Script Shot List ExamplesOpen menu Free Shot List Template How to Design Your Shot List Shot Listing Like a Pro How to Create a Shot List Like ‘Creed’ Shot Listing Efficiently Create Shot… Continue reading Mastering Shot Lists: Rian Johnson’s Movies and Directing Style (with Shot List Example)

Matt Vasiliauskas February 20, 2020