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How to Craft a Freaky Jump Scare With ‘Boogeyman’ Director Rob Savage

Director Rob Savage discusses his film *The Boogeyman*, exploring themes of grief, communication, and terror. He reveals his approach to crafting scares, representing emptiness, and focusing on key ideas while adapting a Stephen King story for a studio

Why do Short Films look like that?

The video “Why do Short Films look like that?” analyzes common visual and stylistic elements in short films, using the “Whiplash” short and feature films as case studies. It examines aspects like color grading, lighting, and cinematography to

7 Rules of Cinematic Framing and Composition

Framing and Composition are some of the most important factors of good cinematography. These 7 rules will help improve your filmmaking skills today! No need ...

3 Lessons from Alfred Hitchcock That Can Help You Write a Suspenseful Scene

It's all about the information given or withheld from the audience that can build anticipation.

J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, and the Multi-Beat Shot

When you think of the cinematography of a J.J. Abrams film, you probably think of one thing -- lens flares. And sure, that's an easy joke to make. But I want...

How Great Jump Scares Are Made In Horror Movies (Vs. Bad Jump Scares) | Movies Insider

Horror films are filled with jump scares, moments that shock and startle viewers as monsters, serial killers, ghosts and even cats pop out of the darkness. B...

Why Did Spaghetti Westerns Look Like That?

Get an entire month of great cinema for free at https://mubi.com/entertaintheelk__________________________An exploration into Sergio Leone's filmography and ...

How YouTube Changed The Essay | Evan Puschak | TEDxLafayetteCollege

Evan Puschak, creator of The Nerdwriter, traces the history of the written essay and the essay-film, showing how these two strands feed into a new form of th...

How Marvel Actually Makes Movies Years Before Filming | Movies Insider

Editor's Note: Previs is a collaboration between previs artists, directors, producers, and other department heads. Directors have a role in guiding and produ...