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MEM Advanced Cinematography Tips

Why are there Four Crop Factors, and Do we need all of them?

What is the crop factor and why are there four of them? This article helps you sort out the mess.

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General Filmmaking

Why Film is the Greatest Art Form

With an infographic and examples I explain why I consider film to be the greatest art form.

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Filmmaking Essays Free

Inspiration for Film Directors

What can films about filmmaking teach us? You’d be surprised!

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Filmmaking Tips

Three Great Books for Directors, on Directing

Three Great Books for Directors, on Directing, how to direct and handle yourself on a set.

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General Filmmaking

Film School or Not?

An explanation of why I don’t rate film school education very highly.

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Filmmaking Essays Free

The three great hypnotic film scenes

I show you three scenes that have no reason to be as long as they are, but are hypnotic nevertheless. Enjoy!

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Filmmaking Tips

7 professional low budget tips for cinematic shots

Can you make your footage look cinematic without expensive gear? Yes, here’s how.

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General Filmmaking

The 15 Film Directors Who Have Influenced Me the Most

These fifteen directors have had the greatest impact on my thinking about film direction and storytelling.

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General Filmmaking

Why are Films Shot in Two Colors?

Why do movies adopt a dual tone strategy? Why do they use two colors, and not three or four… or one? Let’s find out.

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MEM General Filmmaking

Understanding Style in Cinema: The Definitive Guide

Can you can develop your own movie style? Let’s find out.