Visual effects are all the things that make movies, TV shows, and commercials look realistic or fantastic. VFX is short for Visual Effects, and it’s an umbrella term for everything from computer-generated imagery to digital matte painting. The visual effects industry has grown exponentially in…

Aspiring filmmakers will find that the world of filmmaking is a complicated one. The film industry changes with each passing year, and there are many aspects to consider when you’re trying to figure out how to get into filmmaking. Beginners might think that filmmaking is…

Sound at its most basic level can be described as vibrations that travel through air molecules which our ears capture as audible waves. Sound design has evolved over time from just being about adding sound effects to also including dialogue as well as environmental ambiance….

Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a movie or television show? Casting is a big part of the process. Actors audition for roles, and casting directors look for actors who can best portray those characters. A casting director is a person…

A storyboard is a visual representation of the shots that will be used in a film or video. Storyboards are often hand-drawn and can serve as an important tool for communicating ideas to other people on the production team, such as directors, cinematographers, editors, and…

Filmmaking is an art form that is often overlooked. However, much like any other art form, it requires a lot of hard work and dedication to produce anything worthwhile. The goal of filmmaking is to tell a story in the creative and interesting way possible…

Method acting is a form of acting that deliberately uses the actor’s personal experiences to create a believable portrayal. The idea behind method acting is the more authentic and truthful you are in your performance, the more convincing it will be. Have you ever been…

It’s been a few months since you made your first film. You’re excited, motivated, and ready to take on the world. The only problem is you don’t know where to start! Do you have a movie idea that has been knocking around in your head…

Automated dialogue replacement (ADR) is the process of re-recording dialogue after a film or television production has been shot. ADR is often used to replace lines that are inaudible on set, correct any mistakes made during filming, and change language from one language to another….

The history of Technicolor began with a company called the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. The company was originally founded to make movie viewfinders but soon went on to produce films as well.   TECHNICOLOR What Is Technicolor? Technicolor is a type of filmmaking that…