You probably don’t notice the wallpaper when you’re watching a great film. Or the shape of the dining table. Or the fact that one character’s apartment is filled with warm wood while another lives surrounded by cold concrete and glass. That’s the point. Because the best production design never asks for that kind of attention. […]
Perspective. That’s what filmmakers are really after when they put a scene on a rooftop. Because a rooftop doesn’t just change the view, it changes the viewer. Just think about what happens the moment the characters reach the top. They push open the heavy door, step into the open air, and suddenly the world feels […]
What comes to mind when you think of creating a movie independently? Of course, the expensive price tags in equipment needed for shooting. So, what do indie or independent film creators, who tend to have thin budgets do? They share or rent items to make movies. This trend is driving the growth of the video […]
So many great films have been set in unforgettable houses or accommodations. Think of the flawless glass-and-wood home in Tom Ford’s A Single Man (2009), and how its austere symmetry echoed the sophistication and suffocation of the lead character. Or the layers in the Gothic mansion in Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak (2015). You may recall how the home comprises three […]
Fly-on-the-wall documentaries have become immensely popular over the years. In 2022, Netflix’s Harry & Meghan topped the charts with the “highest viewed documentary premiere,” with a debut that resulted in an impressive 81.55 million hours watched. Characterized by a natural and intimate look at the subject, a fly-on-the-wall documentary is the perfect way for viewers to […]
The digitalisation of the film industry has been a development that facilitates longer shoots with minimal outlay and easy data storage in the cloud. For upcoming movie makers, digitisation gives them a real opportunity to compete with industry giants. However, reliance on digital assets also brings disadvantages in the shape of cyber threats. Even reputable […]
Clothes tell a story. They can reveal a character’s personality, current financial status, and even their personal transformation throughout a film. Scarlett O’Harra’s fashion throughout Gone With The Wind, for example, reflects her journey from riches to rags to riches again. The infamous curtain dress (designed by Walter Plunkett) is one she crafts from green velvet drapes […]
Whether you are producing a short on a shoestring or this year’s biggest Hollywood blockbuster, there are some things that are common to all filmmaking. Asset management is a perfect example. Every filmmaker needs equipment, it is simply a case of the amount and complexity of that equipment escalating as sets get bigger and shots […]
Historical accuracy plays a major role in film costume, helping to improve immersion, educate visually, shape images of certain time periods, and complement the setting, according to The Art Reserve. Historical accuracy also brings to light fashion and techniques from a specific time while showcasing culture and history in a unique way. Due to the significance […]
There were 43 fatalities and 150 life-altering injuries on film and television sets in the United States between 1990 and 2016, according to a study by the Associated Press. For aspiring filmmakers, such statistics coupled with the recent events surrounding the 2021 fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust underline the dangerous nature […]
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