Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Adon Blake
Published on: 22/09/2024

Unlock the power of visual storytelling with the Rule of Thirds! Learn how this simple yet effective technique can elevate your cinematography. Plus, download our free Cinematography Essentials E-Book to master more key skills.

Cinematography
Result Directing and How to Avoid It

Result Directing and How to Avoid It

Adon Blake
Published on: 28/05/2024

This blog explores Result Directing, a common yet limiting directing method. Learn why it often leads to shallow performances and discover more effective techniques to help actors connect emotionally and deliver authentic portrayals. Enhance your directing approach and create more impactful storytelling by understanding and moving beyond Result Directing.

Directing
3 Act Structure

3 Act Structure

Adon Blake
Published on: 02/05/2024

The 3 Act Structure is a storytelling framework that divides a narrative into a beginning, middle, and end, guiding writers in creating a clear setup, rising challenges, and a satisfying resolution for a powerful story. Its importance lies in its ability to structure a compelling narrative that keeps the audience engaged and emotionally invested.

Screenwriting
The Hero's Journey: A Guide to Storytelling's Mythic Core

The Hero's Journey: A Guide to Storytelling's Mythic Core

Adon Blake
Published on: 25/04/2024

Have you ever noticed how so many stories, across cultures and time, share a similar structure? A hero ventures out, faces challenges, and returns transformed? This narrative blueprint is known as the Hero's Journey, and it's been a cornerstone of storytelling for millennia.

Screenwriting