The aspect ratio of a movie or image is the ratio of its width to its height. It is written as two numbers separated by a colon, starting with width; the written expression is width:height. There are common aspect ratios…
July resource roundup: 151+ free LUTs
For this month’s resource roundup, we’re talking COLOR. A good colorist can eat up a huge chunk of your post production budget. That’s why for July I’ve created a list of some of the best FREE LUTs that the internet…
Directing vs cinematography
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
