A two shot is a shot that shows two subjects in the same frame. The subjects don’t necessarily have to be next to each other, sometimes a subject is in the foreground and the other is in the background. With the two shot, the director can choose between close-up...
A table read, read-through, or table work is when the writers, director, actors, and executives gather and read through a script out loud. A table read takes place when the film/show is fully, or sometimes even partially, cast. Hearing the script out loud gives the...
Storyboard templates are visual tools filmmakers use to plan out each shot of a scene or sequence. It often incorporates sketches or images that represent what’s in a single frame and includes notes about the characters, actions, dialogue, and settings to further...
Sound design is the art of creating the audio for film, television, advertising, music, and other productions. This broad field involves: Creative recording Mixing Sampling Sound editing Tweaking effects chains Film scoring Productions typically use these five sound...
The filmmaking industry is competitive, and there isn’t one single path to achieve your goals. Many who currently work and have worked in film didn’t receive any formal education in the industry, although a tailored educational program can certainly be...