What is mise-en-scene? This French term translates roughly to “placing on stage.” The term is difficult to define. Mise-en-scene can refer to the actor’s positioning and set design in film, television, and theater. It can also refer to scenes that…
What is an establishing shot?
What is an establishing shot in film? Essentially, an establishing shot is a shot that sets something up for your viewers. It is a way to introduce people, places, and things that will be important to the upcoming scene. It…
What is a gaffer in film?
What is a gaffer in film? If you’ve ever been on or around film sets, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term gaffer… but what exactly does it mean to be a gaffer? What is their role on film sets?…
All about archetypes: The Innocent + The Fool
As a novelist and screenwriter, I spend a lot of time thinking about character. All my stories hinge on a character, a fictional someone I find relatable or compelling for one reason or another. Only once the character is clear…
Themes in movies (and how to master theme in screenwriting)
What are themes in movies, why do they matter, and how do you master them as a screenwriter? What are themes in movies? While the theme is often not stated explicitly, it’s arguably one of the most important aspects of…
Beginner podcast equipment and tips
Are you interested in starting a podcast, but don’t know where to start or what equipment you need? Today, New 32’s resident podcast queen, Charlie Monroe, has been kind enough to supply us with a list of beginner podcast equipment…
Sanaa Kelley of Reel Foley Sound talks all things foley
Even if you haven’t heard of Sanaa Kelley, founder of Reel Foley Sound, you’ve heard her work. She is the foley artist on a massive, constantly expanding list of projects, from Only Murders in the Building to Ted Lasso to…
