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5 Shot Types Every Filmmaker Should Know
For over a decade, Film Riot has been dedicated to helping aspiring filmmakers learn about all the tips and tricks that make Hollywood movies “tick.”
How to be a Great 1st AC (Assistant Camera)
What is a 1st AC? According to Wikipedia: “A focus puller, or 1st assistant camera, is a member of a film crew’s camera department, whose
Sound Design Lessons from T2 and Star Wars
Sound Design in a Moment When people hear the phrase “sound design,” they tend to think Star Wars. Light saber hits, laser blasters, spaceship explosions.
The Power of Practical Effects
Visual effects are more accessible and versatile than ever—but there’s no substitute for quality practical effects. This article is about a quest to avoid digital
Creating Spec Work to Land the Perfect Job
There are many schools of thought about creating spec work in the creative world as a strategy for landing that cool post-production gig. I’d like
Rediscovering the Art of Under-cranking
These days, camera manufacturers are obsessed with adding “k’s” to their resolutions and offering progressively higher frame rates for better slow-mo capabilities. And sure, this
Color Grading 101 Pt 3 – Display Basics
Today is part 3 of our series on Color Grading 101. If you’ve been following it, you know that we’ve now covered two of the
Rear and Front Projection in Film Production
A couple of weeks ago I was watching Pulp Fiction (again) and I made a mental note about an aspect of that film I always
Color Grading 101 Pt 2—Camera Basics
Introduction In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics of human vision, gaining a better grasp of how our eyes work. This provides
Two 180s of Filmmaking—180 Degree Line & Shutter Angle
In the world of filmmaking there are two “rules” which each share the same name—the 180 degree rule. One has to do with the position
5 Shot Types Every Filmmaker Should Know
For over a decade, Film Riot has been dedicated to helping aspiring filmmakers learn about all the tips and tricks that make Hollywood movies “tick.”
How to be a Great 1st AC (Assistant Camera)
What is a 1st AC? According to Wikipedia: “A focus puller, or 1st assistant camera, is a member of a film crew’s camera department, whose
Sound Design Lessons from T2 and Star Wars
Sound Design in a Moment When people hear the phrase “sound design,” they tend to think Star Wars. Light saber hits, laser blasters, spaceship explosions.
The Power of Practical Effects
Visual effects are more accessible and versatile than ever—but there’s no substitute for quality practical effects. This article is about a quest to avoid digital
Creating Spec Work to Land the Perfect Job
There are many schools of thought about creating spec work in the creative world as a strategy for landing that cool post-production gig. I’d like
Rediscovering the Art of Under-cranking
These days, camera manufacturers are obsessed with adding “k’s” to their resolutions and offering progressively higher frame rates for better slow-mo capabilities. And sure, this
Color Grading 101 Pt 3 – Display Basics
Today is part 3 of our series on Color Grading 101. If you’ve been following it, you know that we’ve now covered two of the
Rear and Front Projection in Film Production
A couple of weeks ago I was watching Pulp Fiction (again) and I made a mental note about an aspect of that film I always
Color Grading 101 Pt 2—Camera Basics
Introduction In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics of human vision, gaining a better grasp of how our eyes work. This provides
Two 180s of Filmmaking—180 Degree Line & Shutter Angle
In the world of filmmaking there are two “rules” which each share the same name—the 180 degree rule. One has to do with the position
