READING & WRITING When preparing for an upcoming shoot, most filmmakers take into account the types of shots they are going to get, what kind of camera they’re using, sound equipment, etc. but what many forget until the issue comes up is what kind of lighting they are going to use. Naturally sunlight is the…
In every movie there comes a turning point or realization for the character where they know what happens next can change their fate or affect those they care about. In this scene from my groups short film thesis Acts of Contrition, we see Father Don sitting alone as stares down at his breakfast. What makes…
This photo could’ve been taken earlier in the day as my dog enjoys looking out the window into the yard, but I decided to wait until after the rain storm coming later in the day. I did this because I wanted to wait for the right moment. Gitner talks about how moments are crucial to…
Reading and Writing One of the biggest revolutions in filmmaking was when filmmakers discovered that if they moved the camera throughout the scene to different angles, filming the same action, they could enhance the viewing and storytelling experience for viewers. So instead of having one long take of the entire scene from one angle with…
READING & WRITING “It is the role of the editors to edit the reality of the viewers.” That’s one of the key phrases Schroeppel uses to start off his chapter on editing. What you choose in terms of visuals and sound can help to get the message to viewers effectively and also trigger a reaction.…