Different Types of Mobile Framing Techniques in Film

Different Types of Mobile Framing Techniques in Film To the naked eye, a film may be a powerful image that is exciting and fun to watch, but the audience pays little mind to the resources, skills, and technique that go into creating the video. Each film shot is actually an incredibly complex unit which is […]

Direct Cinema vs Cinéma Vérité, What’s the Difference?

Direct Cinema vs Cinéma Vérité, What’s the Difference? When it comes to documentary style filmmaking, there are two very common techniques which frequently come to mind in the production process: Direct Cinema vs Cinéma Vérité. If you’re wondering what the difference in these two techniques is, and when it’s best to use one over the […]

What is Counter Cinema?

What is Counter Cinema? In film study, there are a variety of potential genres and underlying theories by which a film may be represented. Many film theories are oppositional in nature while others are quite the opposite indeed. The idea of counter media provides representation for those less dominant topics leveraging resistance to the traditional […]

Understanding the Latin American Third Cinema Movement

Understanding the Latin American Third Cinema Movement Frequently called Third World Cinema, the Latin American movement known as Third Cinema represents a political cinematic movement in which films display socially realistic portrayals of life with an emphasis on less discussed topics such as poverty, personal identity, and hidden cultural practices. The Third Cinema movement is […]