The relationship between the editor and director is critical for many reasons. The editing process can be seen as a second phase in directing or the final rewrite. When selecting…
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One of the most important parts of a story is character progression. We’re not going to care about what happens to the character if we don’t care about the character…
In recent years Special Effects have taken a turn for the better. When simply looking at special effects advancements over the last 10 years they have improved significantly. Through clearer…
One of the most recent films to come out has been the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe “Doctor Strange.” While some of the solo films in the franchise…
Video games are no longer simple time-passers, but you probably already knew that. By using techniques from the film industry video games have increasingly become more intricate and cinematic not only…
Filming on location can be exciting but also a highly stressful situation. Trying to run an efficient production can be twice as difficult outside of a studio against the elements….
Have you ever been watching a movie, television show, or music video and noticed a scene that sparked your interest? Knowing the limitations of production, some scenes make you curious…
The 17th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival kicks off today, Thursday Nov. 3, and continues until November 12. This showcase being the largest of Asian cinema on the west coast…
Music in film adds a symbolic appeal to the film that cannot be captured in any other way. For a quick example, in “City Lights” a silent film by Charlie…
Leaving Room for Imagination/Hiding the Antagonist While one may think showing the grotesque, insane, or otherwise frightening face of the film’s antagonist would be ideal, most of the time, it’s a…