Movies are hard to make. There are hundreds if not thousands of people behind the scenes planning and putting everything together. Many films are also shot overseas and need to account for weather, budgets, transportation, and more. It isn’t very easy to create a film, and these are the five best behind-the-scenes documentaries about filmmaking…
The 4 Most Important Documentaries Art Lovers Should Watch
Art comes in various forms, and some like to say that they can find it almost everywhere. People know when they see art, but the term is still hard to grasp. Documentaries are a great way to explore the concept of art and the different ways artists themselves perceive it. Here are the four most…
The Weirdest Cars in Movie History
Sometimes, a car can be the biggest character in a film. Hundreds of movies feature plenty of high-performance vehicles (the Fast and the Furious series) or high-speed chase scenes (The Italian Job and The French Connection), but could you recognize them on the street? And then there are the truly memorable vehicles that pushed the…
4 of the Best Movies for Cyclists
In “Bicycle Race,” Freddie Mercury wanted to ride his bicycle but added, “Jaws was never my scene, and I don’t like Star Wars.” While his feelings about sharks and Jedi are debatable, maybe he preferred seeing bikes on the big screen. With the Queen singer in mind, here’s a list of four of the best…
How To Troubleshoot an Old TV That Won’t Turn On
You try to turn on your old TV, but nothing happens. You’ve had that TV for years, and it’s worked perfectly until now. What could be wrong? Before you go out and buy a new TV, use this brief guide on how to troubleshoot an old TV that won’t turn on. Your TV might only…
What To Know About Cinematography
Whether working in film, television, or digital media, visual storytelling requires a vision. The camera must capture the actors and the scenery, but also the right lighting, angles, and effects that tell the story just as much as the people on screen. For creative spirits who want to play a large part behind the scenes,…
The Most Iconic Offices to Appear in Film
We go to the movies to get away from our workaday lives. How strange, then, that some of the most entertaining and memorable films took place in office spaces much like our own. From comedies to dramas, the days of not working from a home office provided a cavalcade of action, thrills, romance, and the…
The Top Film Cinematographers You Should Know
If you want to work in the film industry, especially as a director of photography (DP), you should know about famous cinematographers. The shooting of a movie is only one aspect of production, but it’s still profoundly important. This guide to the top film cinematographers you should know will discuss the DPs who have influenced…
What To Consider Before You Start Shooting a Film
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood pulled you into its orbit. You’re ready to follow in the footsteps of legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg and create your film that takes inspiration from your favorite movies. However, whether you’re on a shoestring budget or shooting your first full-scale indie flick, there’s some behind-the-scenes…
Modern Innovations in the Film Industry
Modern Innovations in the Film IndustryHollywood is changing. Long gone are the days of only major studios pushing out cinema-length films—now, even independent directors have a full scope of technology at their fingertips. Our phones are turning from point-and-shoot cameras into 360-degree experiential recording devices. And innovative people are figuring out how to push the…