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General Filmmaking

Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa, a masterclass in Film Editing

Four skillful editing techniques that you can learn from the master himself.

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Lighting Basics

Film Lighting Explained: No Samurai Scene, Seven Samurai

Watch how cinematographer Asakazu Nakai uses the light sandwich to create stunning deep focus compositions for Akira Kurosawa in Seven Samurai.

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Why a Great Film

Why is Barry Lyndon a Great Film?

Barry Lyndon is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.

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Why a Great Film

Why is Amélie a Great Film?

Amélie is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.

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Filmmaking Essays Free

Mulholland Drive Solved. What Really Happened in David Lynch’s Head.

Mulholland Drive is one of the all-time great unresolved mysteries. Until now!

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Why a Great Film

Why is Mulholland Drive a Great Film?

Mulholland Drive is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.

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Why a Great Film

Why is Rashomon a Great Film?

Rashomon is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.

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Filmmaking Essays Free

Why every film director owes John Ford

John Ford directly influenced Steven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino and a thousand others. Here’s how.

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Filmmaking Essays Free

Filmmaking and Cinematography techniques of Kagemusha, by Akira Kurosawa

Kagemusha is one of the greatest movies ever made, and only one of the tens of great movies Kurosawa made in his illustrious career. In this video I go through the filmmaking and cinematography techniques Akira Kurosawa used to realize his grand vision. Further viewing:

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Filmmaking Essays Free

Rashomon: How to Make an Art Film + Solution to the Mystery

Why is Rashomon the ultimate art film? And what really happened that afternoon – with clues from Kurosawa!