How Horror Filmmakers Succeed (and Fail) at Using Darkness in Their Movies
As children, darkness held everything that made us fearful of the world around us. Horror filmmakers know this, which is why they use it to terrify us in...
PRODUCTION
How to Recreate the Look of ‘Joker’ on a Small Budget
Todd Phillips' Joker was a massive box office and critical success. Part of the reason it was such a hit was that it really focused on the reality...
The 25 Best Cinematography Books for 2020
Cinematography is the backbone of cinema. In a visual medium, you need the best person controlling the camera, working in collaboration with the writer and director to translate...
How ‘Jojo Rabbit’ DP Minhai Malaimaire Uses Color to Create Perspective
Perspective. It’s a subject frequently discussed at No Film School. Having a unique one through which you tell your story can make all the difference. In Jojo Rabbit, writer-director Taika...
Unlocking the Secrets to Micro-Budget Filmmaking
Noam Kroll has worked on almost every side of film projects, including as a colorist, editor, writer, cinematographer, director, and more. His latest feature film, Psychosynthesis, was shot on an...
Stylizing Shots with In-Camera Effects
Whether you're shooting a feature film or a music video, adding effects to your footage can add loads of style, depth, and intrigue to your work. But how...