‘Burtonesque’: The Dark And Twisted Influences Behind Tim Burton’s Visual Style
June 8, 2020
Visually Tim Burton is one of the most recognizable directors. Watching a Tim Burton film is like stepping into a macabre
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Blue Screen Vs. Green Screen: Is There Any Real Difference?
June 8, 2020
The answer is yes. There is a difference between using blue screen vs. green screen. And we’re not just talking about
New Star Trek series ‘Strange New Worlds’ featuring Pike, Spock, and Number One Coming At Warp Speed
May 17, 2020
Captain Christopher Pike, Spock, and Number One are set to beam aboard the Enterprise for a new series set ten years
Mission: Implausible–The Making Of M:I’s Spectacular Bullet Train Sequence
May 13, 2020
Learn the full story behind Mission: Impossible’s bullet train sequence from ILM’s visual effects supervisor, John Knoll, and digital effects artist,
What Is A Showrunner? The Role of Television’s Top Dog Explained
April 28, 2020
As their title suggests, showrunners run the show. But what does that mean exactly? And what do they actually do? Learn
The Controversy Behind Michael Keaton’s Casting As Batman–And Why Tim Burton Chose Him
April 28, 2020
Over thirty years ago, Tim Burton reinvented Batman. He banished all references to the camp, cult ’60s TV show which had
Cary Joji Fukunaga’s First Idea For ‘No Time To Die’ Was All In James Bond’s Head–But Was This Sam Mendes’ Plan Too?
April 22, 2020
Cary Joji Fukunaga brainstormed some unique ideas for the 25th installment of the Bond franchise. Like, it was all in Bond’s
The Full Story Behind James Bond’s Greatest Stunt
March 26, 2020
The Spy Who Loved Me is considered Roger Moore’s best Bond film, and one of the very best in the Bond franchise.
COVID-19 Is Not All Bad News. ARRI Makes Two Masterclasses FREE In Response To The Virus
March 25, 2020
Job losses, social distancing, and home-based isolation can be disconcerting. But it’s also given many the time to start that creative
What Is A MacGuffin? An Explanation of Film’s Most Mysterious Plot Device
March 25, 2020
What is a MacGuffin? It’s perhaps the most mysterious plot device in film. The MacGuffin (sometimes spelled McGuffin) is often misunderstood,
‘Joker’ Cinematographer Lawrence Sher Discusses The Use Of Color In Film
March 24, 2020
Great cinematographers develop their own signature style, but they’re also often influenced by others. Learn the basics, study the greats, and
Did Bob Kane Steal Batman From Bill Finger?
March 24, 2020
The Hulu documentary, Batman and Bill, revealed a shocking truth. The biggest villain in Gotham isn’t the Joker, or the Penguin, or
