The Magic of the Theatrical Experience
A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special.
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A blog with thoughts, updates, and opinions related to both Triple Zero Films’ productions and media in general.
A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special.
The Magic of the Theatrical Experience Read More »
A look into the whether or not it is possible to separate an artistic work from the person or people who created it – or if we should.
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A examination of the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes and its impact on the cinematic landscape, both good and bad.
Is Rotten Tomatoes Rotten? Read More »
The modern landscape of media review has become increasingly saturated, with a strong trend towards polarization. This isn’t a good thing.
One topic that has always fascinated me is the theatrical to home release timeline – that is, the journey that a film takes from its premier to being bought on Blu-ray at your local store (or, you know, Amazon). While there are certainly reasons that the current timeline exists as it does, I would
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An examination of the different types of story structures and why – ultimately – they don’t matter.
Story Structure Doesn’t Matter Read More »
A prose-filled discussion of the process of adapting a piece of art from one medium to another.
An examination into the use of practical special effects in film and why they are so effective.
Why Practical is Always Better *Except when it’s not Read More »
I’ve spoken before about what all goes into crafting storyboards for a feature film. While these static images are of immense help in beginning to determine and crystalize the look of your story, on their own they don’t tell a complete picture. They might do wonders when toying with stylistic notions or working out
The Benefits of an Animatic Read More »
A discussion of crafting a satisfying finale to a story – what makes an ending work and why it’s important to nail the landing.
Why Endings Matter: The Importance of Sticking the Landing Read More »