Film History Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/directing/film-history/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:20:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.videomaker.com/2019/05/cropped-Videomaker-Favicon-512-x512-32x32.jpg Film History Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/directing/film-history/ 32 32 Creating surrealism: Films that refuse to explain themselves https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/creating-surrealism-films-that-refuse-to-explain-themselves/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73091166 Surrealism in filmmaking is a genre that has captivated niche audiences for decades. Here's what you need to know to make a great surrealist film.

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]]> The history of the laugh track https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/the-history-of-the-laugh-track/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:23:40 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73017879 The laugh track has been around for decades, but do you know where it came from? Let's dive into the history of the laugh track.

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]]> Everything there is to know about the folk horror genre https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/everything-there-is-to-know-about-the-folk-horror-genre/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:38:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73013581 Folk horror is one of the oldest and most popular horror subgenres, but defining it and capturing its aesthetic can be difficult.

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]]> A look into the gore horror genre https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/a-look-into-the-gore-horror-genre/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:53:37 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73013737 When we think of horror films, we often think of gore, but that wasn't always the case. Let's take a look into the gore horror genre.

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]]> Everything there is to know about the analog horror genre https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/everything-there-is-to-know-about-the-analog-horror-genre/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:55:39 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73013324 Analog horror is an newer subgenre of horror taking the online world by storm. Here are some things to know before diving into it.

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]]> Film history: The evolution of film and television https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/film-history-the-evolution-of-film-and-television/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:07:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72067829 Everything in this article is at the very least incomplete. There’s no way you can even begin to cram the almost 150 years of film history into one article. There are whole books written about every single entry here. Consider all of these stepping stones for you to branch out into other directions down the […]

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]]> An introduction to film studies https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/an-introduction-to-film-studies/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73002952 We often focus on the logistics of making films. However, knowing how to apply those techniques through film studies is just as important.

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]]> Film theory explained – a beginners guide https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/what-is-film-theory-a-beginners-guide/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:13:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72022109 Often seen as dense and abstract, film theory can be a useful tool in understanding the meaning and impact of a film. But what exactly is it? Here’s what you need to know.

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]]> The top 10 best film studies programs in the United States https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/the-top-10-best-film-studies-programs-in-the-united-states/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:11:38 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73000225 There are many fantastic film studies programs around the country to help you learn the language of cinema and how to communicate with it.

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]]> John Ford: The technique of one of America’s greatest directors https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/directing/film-history/john-ford-the-technique-of-one-of-americas-greatest-directors/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:33:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72066049 John Ford is one of those directors who had a profound impact in the industry. “The best director in the world” – Ingmar Bergman The “king of directors” – Frank Capra “A John Ford film was a visual gratification” – Alfred Hitchcock “I have respected John Ford from the beginning. Needless to say, I pay […]

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