Directing vs Cinematography. The director and the cinematographer play very different roles on a film set, but both of these above the line jobs are interesting and creatively fulfilling. When starting out, some people might have interest in both of these roles. People outside of the film industry might not understand the way these two…
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How to nurture your creativity
Even the most creative people get stuck sometimes. It’s easy to feel like you’ve hit a rut, like you’re unable to prioritize your creativity, or like you’ll never create again. I can’t count how many times I’ve said that I feel like I’ll never have another idea for a project, and how I wish I…
What is an assistant director in film?
What is an assistant director in film and television? The assistant director in film is responsible for a wide range of things. They are responsible for keeping the production on schedule, maintaining order on set, handle the health and safety of the cast and crew, handling logistics, creating the daily call sheet, and more. These…
What is a prop master in film?
What is a prop master in film? A prop is any physical, moveable object that is seen in a film or TV show. A prop can be countless things. It can be a pen that an actor fidgets with when they’re thinking, a wine glass that characters sip out of, or a car that’s driven…
What is the art department in the film industry?
All of filmmaking is an art form. From the screenwriters to the actors to the audio engineers, artists have their hands on every single part of the filmmaking process. So what exactly is the art department? What are their roles and responsibilities? What is the art department in the film industry… and why is it…