Side by Side
Side by Side is a documentary by Chris Kenneally which looks at the development of digital filmmaking…
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Shoot to Thrill
Want to make an action film? Think you can give Michael ‘Transformers’ Bay a run for his…
Advertising
Advertising is an important part of our economy and plays a significant role in the mass media….
Dial ‘S’ for Suspense
Want to create nail-biting suspense? Want your audience hanging on tenterhooks? Brett Lamb looks to the experts to gather…
Day in 60 Seconds
Now that you’ve established the basic skills of filmmaking – such as composing shots and using match…
Shotlists
A shotlist is exactly what it sounds like: a list of every shot in your film from…
Cinematography
If you’re keen to start making films, understanding the basic terminology of cinema is a must! Shot…
Understanding Narrative
Narrative is simply a word for describing the plot or storyline of a film. Most mainstream films…
Chapters 0-6
In the opening chapters of The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull, we’re introduced to the main…
Introduction to Narrative
In VCE Media, the study of narrative involves an examination of how narratives are organised, structured and…
Chapters 7-12
In this part of the novel, Calma and Kiffo try to find out more about the mysterious…
Camera Techniques
Camera techniques are one of the most fundamental parts of cinematic narratives. Before you start writing about…
Acting
Acting makes a significant contribution to the storytelling in narrative film. While we often remember performances like…
The Hunger Games Study Guide
The Hunger Games opens with an interview between Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) and Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley). This…
The Hunger Games Characters
When thinking about The Hunger Games, it is important to consider which characters we are encouraged to…
The Hunger Games Themes and Issues
The Hunger Games is quite a sophisticated film that explores a number of themes and issues, including…