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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.
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…
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…
“You have everything within you, you just need that spark” – Santosh Sivan
Report by Diganta Debnath India’s top cinematographer shared his methods and knowledge with the film students and lovers. On 31 May 2020, Santosh Sivan, a Padma Shri awardee hosted by Canon in a webinar. Santosh Sivan was invited to talk about lighting and how it plays a crucial role in cinematography. The webinar was called…
Inside News Making: Scene Analysis of Spotlight
Analysis by Malvika Chawla “They knew and let it happen!”“It could’ve been you,It could’ve been me,It could’ve been any of us.” -Sacha Pfeiffer Introduction Spotlight is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and written by McCarthy and Josh Singer. The film follows ‘The Boston Globe’s’ “Spotlight” team, the oldest continuously…
Web Report: From Books to screen- A real Challenge
The webinar report prepared by R.B. Kavya on National level Media Webinar by Department of Visual Communication -VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Between Dream and Reality: Parasite Climax Scene Analysis
The analysis of climax scene or ending of Academy award wining film Parasite.
Webinar Report: Documentary making for OTT Platforms
Report by Shobhit Gupta The Media Studies department of Reva University, Bangalore organized a webinar on topic “Documentary making for OTT platforms”. The session was hosted by Prof. Manjunath M, Head and Reader of the department. The famous filmmaker Vrinda Samartha was the guest who explored the topic. Vrinda is an independent filmmaker from Bengaluru…