Author: CinemaMix 360

Yesterday I sat down with Tvacom’s Dave Thies to record a quick podcast about cinematographic exposure techniques. Dave is an accomplished director/DP who has worked on some major network television shows and always has a lot of great insights into all things film related… In the future, Dave and I will do an actual video podcast together, but for this first part, we decided to just roll with audio because the podcast studio isn’t quite finished yet. So for those of you looking to improve your photography skills and nail your exposure every time – listen up! I also uploaded…

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How to prepare for act one using the script analysis worksheet. Write a log line based on The actions of the protagonist in Act 1 is one of the best ways to make it compact and eye-catching. Use this script analysis worksheet to learn how.It really helps to develop a great storyline before writing the script. If your storyline is vague and/or bland, your script is probably vague and bland too. However, this script analysis worksheet will ensure that all plot points are at the correct location on the log line. This is the first act. Script Analysis Worksheet Part…

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HBO Max’s The Penguin takes us back to Gotham City after the cataclysmic events of The Batman (2022). Flooding in the city creates chaos, and no one seizes the opportunity faster than Colin Farrell’s Oswald Copot. As the criminal landscape changes, Oswald is determined to reach the top and make a name for himself in the power vacuum left behind. Standing in his way, however, are Gotham City’s two major crime families – the Falcos, led by Alberto Falcone (Michael Zegen), and the formidable Salvador The Maloney family is led by Maroney (Clancy Brown) and his equally dangerous wife Nadia…

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Don’t say bad words is an intense thriller starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scott McNairyand Aisling Francesi. directed by James WatkinsThis American remake of the Dutch film of the same name will be a nerve-wracking experience that may leave you squirming in your seat.While I enjoyed this movie, I couldn’t help but notice that it was filled with all the classic horror thriller tropes that make you question why the people in these movies always seem to make the worst decisions. I spent a lot of time wondering how these characters could be so forgetful, jumping from one bad choice…

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