Television

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

‘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 / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Comments

Inspiration, Pro Tips

Let’s Ride: How to Make Your Driving Scenes Look Awesome with VFX

Once you’ve got your studio space, your actors, and your vehicle, it’s time to get rolling. These key pointers will help keep your in-studio driving scene from hitting any bumps in the road.

October 7, 2016 / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Pitch Production Artist: The Mill’s Tom Basis Defines a New Creative Role

A pitch production artist wrangles all the ideas and elements that go into creating a pitch, then distills them into a document that can land the gig. It’s also a job the Mill’s Tom Basis may have just invented.

October 3, 2016 / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

From House Music to Fashion House: Tony Quattro on Composing for Video

Producer, composer, and DJ Tony Quattro’s latest project is a collaboration with Portlandia star Carrie Brownstein, composing the score for a star-filled short film she created for fashion house Kenzo.

September 28, 2016 / Comments