
Film Editing Techniques To Improve Your Craft - Part 1
Lev Kuleshov was one of the pioneers in film theory in Russia during the early years of its development. He is largely known for what is called the "Kuleshov Effect". The general concept has to do with the idea that the meaning of a clip can change drastically depending on the clip it is then juxtaposed with. To show this, the same clip of a man is edited with three other clips. Here's the experiment in action: When the audiences of the time saw this, they were amazed by the

The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Film Project
Film production is full of useful toolsets. Cameras, cranes, gimbals, lighting, microphones, software, etc. They all exist though to support one thing, the creation of a story. As Pixar states, “Story is King.” It doesn’t matter if you’re creating a wedding video, corporate promo, or feature film, story is what engages the audience at a level that can leave a lasting impression. I’d much rather watch a 3 minute short narrative or documentary on Youtube, with an excellent stor