In film, a wide shot–also known as a long shot–is a shot that shows something in its entirety, including the surroundings or landscape. For example, you might see a character’s whole body and the area that surrounds them. Wide shots…
Wide shot: what is it and when should I use it?
Entry level film production jobs: a brief guide
If you’re hoping to start a career in film production, you have to start somewhere. Let’s go over a few entry level film production jobs that can help you get your foot in the door. Production Assistant Being a production…
All about archetypes: The Lover(s)
In this blog series, I’m exploring the link between Jungian archetypes and the major arcana of the tarot deck. To read more about it, check out my introduction article, which provides context for my thoughts, a tiny bit of background…
Filmmaking books you can download right now
Regardless of if you’re new here or if you’ve been following New 32 for a while, we want to help you get your indie movie made. We work hard to provide as many free resources as we can on our…
What is mise-en-scene?
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…
