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Comedy writer Brett Forrester explains how he wrote a classic episode of a classic show, and offers a peek into how a writers room works.
From 35mm to IMAX, in-camera effects to post processing: Hollywood directors are marketing their movies by nerding out – and we’re here for it.
Behind the scenes and sample footage of what the cameras capture before the cameras roll.
In an age of ‘Fix it in Post’, committing to a look in-camera is making a comeback.
Working with harmony and contrast in this three-colour scheme.
A technique for adding visual interest and enhancing storytelling.
Unpacking the history, colonialism, inclusivity, and monumental production of the superstar’s live music performance.
How a phenomenon was produced on a shoestring budget.
Simple, powerful technique for motivated edits and better storytelling.
“Everything that you see behind the actors”, in series and movies.
Floored by understatement.
Ways to use your phone in film-making – and not just for filming.
Maybe the best-looking Marvel movie since Iron Man (2010)?
The craft and impact of the four single-take episodes.
Is the quest to digitally preserve film doomed?
Ways of seeing, and developing visual literacy.
Why the obvious response to low light – to raise the ISO – isn’t the best for clean digital image capture.
Film-making lessons from the second instalment of the sci-fi epic.
Storyboarding (both with and without drawing) and beyond: collection of guides for how to prepare before the cameras roll.
Advice on how to create the visual reference for your film pitch.
Lessons from Scorsese’s thesis statement.
How miniatures are used in film – and how to do it yourself.
“When people rush or get tired on set, bad things happen.”
An overview of how major movies are shot on digital cameras, from camera setup to final export.
A overview of pre-production work behind what the camera sees.
Cinematographer of Joker, The Hangover, and Garden State gives a masterclass accessible to beginners – in 15 minutes.
A guide to creating one of the most effective tools for communicating, or even selling, your film idea.
The first time Marvel (the studio) seems to care about one of its female characters.
Smoother, more powerful, and more transportive techniques to take your viewer from one shot, character, location, or idea to the next.
The classic in-camera effect to trick the audience’s eye.