Movies are a big part of how we entertain ourselves. What makes movies so special is the way they’re filmed, including the different camera shots, angles, and movements that filmmakers use to tell a story. Even when movies have mistakes, we still enjoy watching them. Camera shots are like the building blocks of a movie. […]

This scene from Iron Man is compelling, but more importantly, that is conveyed to the audience using video techniques. On my first watch, I focused on the video techniques and watched it without any audio. The first thing I noticed was the use of the long shot in the opening of the scene where you […]

I recently listened to How to Fall (and Stay) in Love from Modern Love, and I was struck by the effective storytelling techniques used throughout the episode. The first technique, “start strong,” was immediately noticeable. The podcast opened with a dynamic mix of snippets from different people sharing their thoughts on love, accompanied by light background music. This engaging introduction […]

When creating content, it’s really tough to find a good story, and it can take up more than half the time spent on a project. A lot of ideas don’t work out, and that’s okay. It’s important to be willing to ditch the bad stuff to make room for the good. It’s also normal for beginners to copy what […]