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Jourdan Aldredge
What is Production Value? (And How to Use it in Your Films)
Have you ever wondered why certain movies look better than others? Or perhaps been curious why your ...
How to Use Realism vs Formalism in Film
When you venture into the world of film theory, the lines between reality and art can quickly begin ...
How to Edit a YouTube Video: Everything You Need to Know from Start to Finish
It’s incredible to think about, but just over 15 years ago Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion. ...
The Enduring Power of Ingmar Bergman’s Cinematography
There’s just something timelessly beautiful about Ingmar Bergman’s films. I know, I know; there’s ...
Everything Filmmakers Need to Know about Genre Theory
As part of our on-going series where we discuss different film theories and explore how to use them ...
How Kathryn Bigelow Shaped Modern Action Cinema
What if I told you that the first woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director was actually the ...
What Is a Gaffer in Film Production?
When starting off in film and video, there can be a lot of confusing terms and titles to learn. For ...
What is Mise-en-scène in Film? (And How Do You Actually Use It?)
If I could impart one piece of film theory knowledge from my four years of film school, it’s this: ...
What Does Auteur Theory Mean for Modern Filmmakers?
When speaking about film and video, there is no term more revered than the word “auteur” as a ...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Editing YouTube Videos
Trust me when I say this — when starting or growing a YouTube channel, there are a lot of mistakes ...
Adobe Announces New “Remix” Feature Plus Other Premiere Pro Updates
Adobe just announced new February 2022 updates for the Creative Cloud, including some exciting new ...
Understanding Shot Angles and Levels
*Updated February 2022 When looking back through film history, it’s amazing to think about how much ...