Filmmaking Archives

What was its purpose and why was it so infamous? Let’s sneak a peek, shall we?

In sound cinema, the impression of silence is rarely…well, silent. Here’s a look at ‘Gravity’ to explain why.

Here’s your one-stop beginner’s guide to deciphering the meaning, placement, and purpose of movie credits.

Buckle up. Here’s a video essay on a type of scene that’s easily taken for granted.

Here’s a breakdown of how slow motion went from a technological hurdle to an aesthetic choice.

Here’s a video essay that looks at the suggestive, subtle psychological qualities of camera lenses.

Remember the orange and teal plague of the 2010s? Good times.

Turns out understanding how they designed the screams of the Nazgûl only makes them creepier.

Here’s how cinematographers accomplish the disorienting trick also known as “the ‘Vertigo’ effect.”