Directing Archives

Management

How to direct actors to get the best possible performance

It's essential for a director to know how to direct actors and form a successful working relationship to deliver the best performance.

Film History

The history of the laugh track

Nicole LaJeunesse

The laugh track has been around for decades, but do you know where it came from? Let's dive into the history of the laugh track.

Storytelling

What can we learn from the Wes Anderson style?

Nicole LaJeunesse

The cinematic style of Wes Anderson has made a massive impact on cinema and there's a lot videographers can learn from his genius.

Management

A look into corporate video production

Patty Mooney

There are many aspects to running a successful corporate video production company. Here's what you need to know to do it.

Film History

Everything there is to know about the folk horror genre

Jordan Maison

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

Film History

A look into the gore horror genre

Erin Vierra

When we think of horror films, we often think of gore, but that wasn't always the case. Let's take a look into the gore horror genre.

Management

The basics of music video production

Steve Everson

Music videos are fun to watch, but take a lot of work to make. Let's discuss the ins and outs of music video production.

Film History

Everything there is to know about the analog horror genre

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.

Film History

Film history: The evolution of film and television

Kyle Cassidy

Everything in this article is at the very least incomplete. There’s no way you can even begin to cram the almost 150 years of...

Planning

An introduction to film studies

Nicole LaJeunesse

We often focus on the logistics of making films. However, knowing how to apply those techniques through film studies is just as important.