The Masters of Film Industry: David Fincher and his Style of Filmmaking
When predictability is removed from a film, everything that remains is a thriller. There are some names that are associated with it and to name a few, Alfred Hitchcock, Roman Polanski and David Lynch are come exceptional thriller directors. Another director that made this genre his own with his trademark visual style and camera work,…
What is the difference between Color Correction and Color Grading?
Beginner and indie filmmakers always aspire to achieve the Film Look, because not many of us have thousands of dollars’ worth of cameras like Arri Alexa LF or Red Dragon, etc. Even after using such camera the image still need to be color corrected as, at the end of the day, they are still digital…
Pre-Production of a Film – A Secret Sauce to Success?
We heard a lot about pre-production and the importance of it for a film. But, unfortunately, I don’t see many filmmakers doing it. Yes, it can be overwhelming and requires knowledge of many aspects of production, as well as an ability to prevent potential crises down the line. But if you stay organized it’s very…
Understanding the Role of a Film Producer
While looking at the credits of a film, we often confuse producer as the money guy, but this perception is totally wrong. In fact, A Film Producer is a person that takes the initiative, co-ordinate, supervise and manage the whole production of a film. He is often referred to as the catalyst. He is there…
Analysis on the Mind-blowing Cinematography of 1917
1917 is a war/drama film, released in Dec, 2019. It’s directed by Sam Mendes. It has won many awards, such as Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Academy Award for Best Cinematography and many more. The most talked about thing of this film is its cinematography. Roger Deakins has…
How Breaking Down a Script Can Save Your Life as a Filmmaker
Before coming to film school I dreamed of making feature films, web series and what not but when I started filmmaking and made several short films, I found out there is so much that can go wrong and even a 5 minutes’ short film can make you go nuts. Since making those miserable short films,…
How to Shoot the Car Scene in Cheap – Poor Man’s Process
Shooting car scenes is a fun but a complex process. It’s also really important because most of the films have a few to many car scenes. It’s very difficult in terms of controlling lighting, getting good audio, and if the subject is driving the car himself / herself, you shouldn’t expect good acting and it’s…
How to do Visual Effects (VFX) for your Films?
Visual effects (VFX) is a term that is used to describe any imagery created, altered, or enhanced for a film or other moving media that cannot be accomplished during live action shooting. It is different from animated films. They are completely computer generated (CGI) while in VFX is a combination of both CG and live…
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