Month: August 2022
State Theatre: The World’s Longest-Running Theater
The State Theatre in Washington has been running since 1897 and is still one of the most popular places to see a play. The theatre was renovated in 2010 and now boasts a beautiful interior and state-of-the-art facilities. If you’re looking for a place to see a play in Washington, the State Theatre is definitely…
Best Video Editing Software for Filmmakers
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a filmmaker who is in the market for a new video editing software. But with all of the different options out there, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you and your workflow. In this article, we’ll break down some of the best video editing software options for filmmakers so that you can make an informed decision on which one is right for you.
How To Make A Short Film (With Zero Budget!)
Finding the right idea for your short film – a compelling story, good actors, and all the necessary props or costume to make it convincing – is only half the work. The next step is to bring these elements together creatively in a cohesive manner that entertains viewers. Adobe offers free tutorials, resources and content to inspire budding filmmakers and help them build solid skills with any budget.
100 years of The Man From Beyond
The Man from Beyond is a 1922 American silent horror film directed by Herbert Brenon and starring Harry Houdini
Lumière Brothers predicted cinema as an ‘invention without any future’: What these early Film Makers thought of cinema
Introduction In the late 1800s, the Lumière brothers [Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas Lumière (19 October 1862 – 10 April 1954) and Louis Jean Lumière (5 October 1864 – 6 June 1948)] were considered to be the fathers of modern cinema. But despite their early success, they actually saw very little future for the medium. In…
Fashion Inspired By Movies: The Films That Changed The Way We Dress
The fashion industry changes with the changing times and the reference points shift from decade to decade. We pick up different trends in clothing or footwear during a certain era, from how Elizabeth Taylor draped herself in Hollywood glamour in the 1950s to how Audrey Hepburn carried her signature Parisian chicness through to the end…
How IMDb Ratings Work: A Scientific Approach
IMDb (Internet Movie Database) is a centralized database of information about movies and television shows and the people who are in them. The data on IMDb include film-level detail about genres, actors, directors, awards, plots and other key information that help users to decide which movies to watch from an ever-growing movie list. What is…
Representation of Isolation in Films
In a time when we’re all feeling a little isolated, it can be nice to watch films that reflect that feeling back at us. Whether they’re about literal isolation or just characters who feel alone in the world, these films can help us feel seen and understood. The Shining The Shining is one of the…
Indian freedom struggle on Screen
India’s struggle for freedom is a long and complicated one, with different people and groups fighting for different things at different times. If you’re interested in learning more about this period of history, check out these five films that do a great job of depicting different aspects of the Indian freedom struggle. Mangal Pandey: The…