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Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

The Haunting Secrets Behind the ‘Hill House’ Set Design

“The Haunting of Hill House” production designer Patricio Farrell reveals what goes into creating his elaborate sets and how the show’s unforgettable edifice came to life.

December 12, 2018 / 78 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Producing Unscripted Television

if you have truly authentic content with great characters and meaningful stories, there’s little that can stop you on your journey to bringing it to air.

October 24, 2018 / 26 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

How to Create the Next True-Crime Documentary Hit

A great true-crime documentary requires some key components. Producer and director Trey Borzillieri reveals how to make your own doc excel.

August 22, 2018 / 568 Shares / Comments

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Team on Shooting Period Projects

It’s no small logistical feat to bring a historical period like the 1950s to life on screen. “Mrs. Maisel” cinematographers M. David Mullen and Eric Moynier explain how they tackled the task.

March 22, 2018 / 669 Shares / Comments

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Inside ‘Dimension 404,’ RocketJump’s New Sci-Fi Anthology Series

We caught up with ‘Dimension 404’ show runner Dez Dolly to talk about the development of the new sci-fi anthology TV show, RocketJump’s first foray into long-form narratives.

April 5, 2017 / 63 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

7 Ways to Use Music to Create Mood and Meaning Onscreen

From camera angles, to lighting, to actors’ movements, everything you see onscreen is meant to convey meaning. And nowhere does that meaning come across more than with the music choice during a scene.

January 6, 2017 / 55 Shares / Comments

Inspiration, Trends

The 10 Best On-Screen Film and TV Moments of 2016

In honor of a great year in on-screen offerings, we narrowed in on ten individual moments that we loved most for their craft, skill, or just heartstring-pulling.

December 28, 2016 / 67 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Aerial Cinematography Tips from a Professional Drone Operator

Drones are powerful tools that should be used wisely. “I always tell people that a drone is another tool in your bag of tricks,” says Matt Rodgers. “It’s not meant to take the place of a full-scale, a technocrane, or a dolly.”

November 1, 2016 / 40 Shares / Comments