Te Fiti is not a real place. However, the creators of Moana did base Te Fiti on Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia. Art directors Bill Schwab and Andy Harkness told Variety that the research for the film was … Continue reading →

There’s no definitive number given for the percentage of footage in Tenet that has been shot in either 65mm film or IMAX 70mm camera film format, but it’s a sizable amount (I’d guess around 50%) and each time it switches … Continue reading →

Shooting anamorphic onto a S-35 open gate sized sensor (slightly larger than S-35), allows a 4:3 image coverage to be used with 2x anamorphic lenses in order to shoot 2:38:1 true anamorphic images. What does open gate mean? Definition of … Continue reading →

The glances at the camera may be a way for the show to create eeriness and indicate that the characters aren’t in the regular Marvel universe. Or there may be a bigger twist on the way. At the core of … Continue reading →

“Interstellar” has many other features that are typical of postmodern texts. Its non-linear narrative is a good example. Christopher Nolan’s other postmodern films, such as “Inception” and “Memento” very intricately manipulate the normal narrative flow. Is Christopher Nolan postmodernism? Regarded … Continue reading →

He still prefers the photochemical process of film. Anamorphic was also Tarantino’s choice, and he’d envisioned every shot in the wider aspect ratio. This was a superb move and it adds to the already very organic, magical look of film. … Continue reading →

In filmmaking and video production, a bird’s-eye shot refers to a shot looking directly down on the subject. The perspective is very foreshortened, making the subject appear short and squat. What is a bird’s eye view shot in film? An … Continue reading →

Reflexivity is the artistic response to the idea or impulse from the brain. Training reflexivity as a tool is not about training the impulse, but about training the reflexive response to impulse. Acting pedagogy, through improvisation and repetition improves the … Continue reading →

If the ball hits the Spidercam with conclusive evidence, the ball is called dead and any runs scored or wickets taken do not count and the ball is rebowled. What happens if a cricket ball hits the camera? Dead Ball … Continue reading →

Strobing or jerkiness occurs when the frames of a movie don’t quite blend together well enough, creating an effect that’s a bit like looking at a moving object under a very fast strobe light. Why are older movies shaky? Originally … Continue reading →

A whip zoom (also referred to as a “snap zoom” or a “crash zoom) is a type of camera shot in which the camera zooms in or out quickly, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject. Another use of … Continue reading →

This can be done by using one of the following methods: Rinse in tapwater and then dry and heat for at least one hour at a temperature above 60°C. Rinse in tapwater and then immerse in a disinfecting solution for … Continue reading →

How do you use feeder rod fishing planet? You can feeder fish by holding the rod in hand or use special rod stands that will let you make multiple casts using a number of rods simultaneously. The rod’s flexible quiver … Continue reading →

Do you bait spinners? Draw in the bait quickly to keep the spinners high in the water. A spinnerbait works best when it’s near the surface of the water and forces fish to look up at it. The spinners will … Continue reading →

What type of thread is used to wrap fishing rods? Rod builders have traditionally used nylon, and in some cases silk thread. Over the past few years other threads have been showing up more often, in particular Metallics (yes, I … Continue reading →