Jordan Maison

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http://www.cinelinx.com

Jordan Maison is a writer and journalist, having studied film in college and covered all aspects of film for the past 15 years.

Pro editing transitions: The J cut explained

Editing Technique Jordan Maison

The J cut is an essential editing tool that dates all the way to the early days of filmmaking. Here's how and when to use it properly.

Everything there is to know about the folk horror genre

Film History Jordan Maison

Folk horror is one of the oldest and most popular horror subgenres, but defining it and capturing its aesthetic can be difficult.

Everything there is to know about the analog horror genre

Film History Jordan Maison

Analog horror is an newer subgenre of horror taking the online world by storm. Here are some things to know before diving into it.

The many jobs of post-production: Every need-to-know role

Editing Jordan Maison

There are many important post-production jobs; we’re here to help you sort out the many different roles in this stage of a project and explain what they do.

Fight choreography: Planning and shooting your fight scenes

Writing Jordan Maison

Fight scenes add excitement to virtually any story, but proper fight choreography is crucial if you want to create believable and engaging fight scenes.

Understanding HLG — Hybrid Log Gamma

Technology Jordan Maison

Here comes another video production acronym to untangle: HLG. This one stands for Hybrid Log Gamma.

What is color grading and why is it important?

Color Correction Jordan Maison

To elevate your video and ensure your footage looks as good as possible, it’s time to dive into the world of color grading.

Lighting gels: What are they and how do they work?

Lighting Equipment Jordan Maison

If you’ve never used lighting gels in your video productions before, they may seem a little daunting, but the effort is worthwhile.

How to Break Down a Script for Production

Organization Jordan Maison

Film production at any level is a complicated process. When working on your own, or even with a small team, there's a lot on...

Big talk: The power of illusion in building your vlog

Online Jordan Maison

When it comes to vlogging or talk-show style video formats, this “dress for success” mentality translates into producing videos in anticipation of the audience...

How to develop strong characters that draw in your audience

Writing Jordan Maison

An outline for your screenplay is a great way to start, but developing strong characters will engage viewers in the story you’re telling. Would...

Throw away your tungsten light

News Jordan Maison

Tungsten lighting has been standard in film/video virtually from the outset of the industry. It’s ability to almost perfectly capture the correct color temperature...