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Character foils in film defined

Buzz Lightyear, Han Solo and Draco Malfoy — while these characters are quite different, they have a major thing in common: They're all foils.

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The film noir genre defined

John Cassinari

Defined by its dark themes and sharp visual contrast, film noir rose to popularity in the 1940s and has been a cinema genre cornerstone since.

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What can we learn from Greta Gerwig?

W. H. Bourne

Being one of the most successful directors in the modern era, there's a lot we can learn from acclaimed director Greta Gerwig.

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The art of risk-taking in filmmaking

Tiffany Harness

Taking risks in filmmaking can be quiet scary, but it can be also highly rewarding. No one shows us that better than Wes Anderson.

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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.

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How to create funny videos to make your audience laugh

Sean Berry

One of the best ways to make an audeince laugh is to film a funny video. There are lots of ways that you can make a video funny. Here are a few tips.

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How to break the rules of filmmaking to evoke emotions

Tiffany Harness

In film and video, pushing the boundaries of your viewers expectations can take your project to the next level. Break the rules for a creative edge.

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Inside the Museum of the Moving Image: An Exclusive Interview with Executive Director Carl Goodman

Roman Zelichenko

We chat with Executive Director Carl Goodman about the mission behind the Museum of the Moving Image and what you can find there.

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Seriously Funny Church Production: An Interview with the Skit Guys

Jeff Chaves

We caught up with the Guys, Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, along with their Lead Producer and Director, Brian Cates. They regaled us with...

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4 Lessons for Even the Most Seasoned Directors

Peter Gerstenzang

Everytime out, you pick up some trick, some shortcut, even when you can’t take any shortcuts. Something. Let me tell you a little bit...