Filmmaking

Here’s a look at how filmmakers weaponize camera apertures and what makes them such an essential storytelling tool.

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Roll plate!

Focus up, with this video essay on the storytelling potential of the rack focus shot.

Here’s a montage celebrating 125 years of one of the greatest artistic team-ups of all time: dance and film.

A video essay for everyone curious about the split diopter but too afraid to ask.

We know that a Long Take is always a treat, but if it doesn’t serve the story, it can feel like a gimmick. A new video essay explores why.

The Don of the USC Film School Mafia helped make some of your favorite movies better, so check out some of his advice.

3D is dead long live 3D.