David Fincher is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born on August 28, 1962 in Denver, Colorado. His mother, Claire, worked as a dietitian for the Denver Public Schools system, while his father, Howard, was employed by IBM. At age 12 he…

The book was better than the movie. We’ve all heard that before, right? It can be hard to adapt a story from one medium to another, especially when it comes to books and films. In a lot of cases, the story just can’t be changed…

What are weekend box office results for movies? Weekend box office results for movies is a question that often is asked by movie fans who wish to keep abreast of the latest releases, or what is playing at their local theater. The answer to “What…

I have been asked this question many times over the years, so I thought I would write a post on it. My definition of a location scout is someone who finds locations for filmmakers and photographers. This could be a single location or multiple locations….

Mise en scene is not a term you will come across in the dictionary. It is not a word that comes up during casual conversation and it is probably not a word that you have ever heard before. However, if you are interested in filmmaking,…

What is a whip pan? Good question! The whip pan is a motion picture camera technique that involves moving the camera horizontally along a perpendicular axis to the direction of movement — that is, it uses a pivot on an axis perpendicular to the axis…

Film stocks can be developed in two distinct categories: those that are intended to be projected onto a screen and those that are intended to be viewed directly with a light source (such as photographic paper or electronic image sensors). Film stocks intended for projection…

What are filming locations? A film location is a place where a movie or TV series is filmed. Film locations can be the most popular places in the world. Famous places like San Francisco, New York City, London and Paris are often used as film…

Actors lying on their resumes is pretty common and is a big risk for many actors. The main reason for this is that the actor’s resume is used as a visual aid when auditioning for a role. Oftentimes, agents and directors will compare your resume…

A rough cut, or assembly cut, is the third stage in the film editing process. It’s a step up from an assembly edit and involves putting together all of the shots and visual elements of the film into a rough chronological order. At this point…