Film Theory

The science of color in film is a fundamental pillar of the visual experience. No matter if it's the black and white of a noir or the kaleidoscopic bokeh in a romantic drama, all the types of color in film evoke a unique reaction in the audience.  Filmmakers rely on color theory when devising the…

Asteroid City is a film that’s not so much about extraterrestrial contact in a desert town as it is about humanity's deep desire for universal meaning — and the connection between the actor and their character.  Moreover, one can take away how the art of theatrical storytelling is a collective…

Top Gun: Maverick revolutionized aerial cinematography by placing actors and camera systems directly in the cockpit of real fighter jets. The result was authentic performances that could never be replicated with CGI. While audiences today are all too familiar with CGI in their action flicks, the over-polished…

Since the earliest days of cinema, filmmakers have captivated audiences with movie magic. Similar to a magician and his hat, such visual innovations trick viewers allowing them to experience fantasy as reality. Today, with the advancements in gaming technology, amazing new workflows are transforming…