Film directing Filmmaking

Alfred Hitchcock famously never won a competitive Academy Award for Best Director. elaborate

Green Screen Filmmaking

The first use of a green screen in filmmaking wasn't actually green; it was blue! Early chroma key techniques used blue screens because early color film stock was more sensitive to green. elaborate

Screenwriting Filmmaking

The average screenplay is around 120 pages long, but there's no strict rule, and some can be significantly shorter or longer. elaborate

Videography Skills Filmmaking

Knowing how to properly white balance your camera can drastically improve the overall look and feel of your videos, making colors appear more natural and accurate. elaborate

Video Editing Filmmaking

The first video editing system, CMX 3400, used a standard audio cassette tape to record edit decisions. elaborate

Cinematography Filmmaking

The "Academy Ratio" (1.37:1), the standard aspect ratio for films in the early days of cinema, is wider than the standard television aspect ratio used today. elaborate

Movie Making Filmmaking

The sound of a lightsaber in Star Wars is actually the sound of a film projector motor and other random electronic hums. elaborate