Drone filming is revolutionizing the way people make films and television programs. Making a drone film, or a film with some drone footage, isn’t too different from making a regular film. Both processes use the same three stages of production: Pre-production:...
A close-up shot is a type of camera angle, focus, and design that frames an actor’s face. The close-up shot is usually used to: Express a significant emotion Identify a moment of extreme importance to the story Capture nuances on the actor’s face that the...
Cinematic shots are a series of frames that run uninterrupted in a visually appealing or unique way. Filmmakers often utilize cinematic shots to present ideas, narrative elements, movement, and emotion to the audience. Establishing Shot A film’s establishing...
A camera movement refers to the way a camera shifts to visually narrate and shape a viewer’s perspective of a scene. In the world of film and video, there are several basic and advanced camera movements that can help enhance your story. When you move a camera a...
B Roll (sometimes written as B-Roll or Broll) refers to secondary footage that visually supports the primary footage in a film or video project. It’s usually interwoven with the main footage for a variety of purposes, including enhancing the story, adding...
Cinematic Shots Cinematic shots are a series of frames that run uninterrupted in a visually appealing or unique way. Filmmakers often utilize cinematic shots to present ideas, narrative elements, movement, and emotion to the audience. Establishing Shot A film’s...
