For those who are wondering but have been afraid to ask about long-distance relationships that span continents, this movie may serve as an example of what that's like and the opportunities available for Repats (those of us in the African Diaspora looking to return to the homelands of our Ancestors).
Fed up with their lives in America, Isiko and William look for opportunities in Africa and not only find business opportunities but they find high probabilities of qualified love there as well. DiasporaMeets.com introduces Isiko and Annie Koko from Liberia. They fall in love and it’s fast, it’s exhilarating, and most of all it feels right. Standing between them is only the Atlantic Ocean. Will Isiko overcome the anxiety of leaving the only life he’s ever known while convincing Annie Koko that she is the only woman for him? Will Annie Koko and Isiko’s love connection be powerful enough to fuel a Liberian economic renaissance? Isiko and Annie Koko risk it all for a chance at love. Like Isiko said to Annie Koko: “It’s only the Atlantic Ocean…” A Liberian Love Story...

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⁣For those who are wondering but have been afraid to ask about long-distance relationships that span continents, this movie may serve as an example of what that's like and the opportunities available for Repats (those of us in the African Diaspora looking to return to the homelands of our Ancestors).
Fed up with their lives in America, Isiko and William look for opportunities in Africa and not only find business opportunities but they find high probabilities of qualified love there as well. DiasporaMeets.com introduces Isiko and Annie Koko from Liberia. They fall in love and it’s fast, it’s exhilarating, and most of all it feels right. Standing between them is only the Atlantic Ocean. Will Isiko overcome the anxiety of leaving the only life he’s ever known while convincing Annie Koko that she is the only woman for him? Will Annie Koko and Isiko’s love connection be powerful enough to fuel a Liberian economic renaissance? Isiko and Annie Koko risk it all for a chance at love. Like Isiko said to Annie Koko: “It’s only the Atlantic Ocean…” A Liberian Love Story.

For those who are wondering but have been afraid to ask about long-distance relationships that span continents, this movie may serve as an example of what that's like and the opportunities available for Repats (those of us in the African Diaspora looking to return to the homelands of our Ancestors).
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Quentin Tarantino food scenes explained — How Tarantino uses food to build character, power dynamics and create extreme tonal shifts.

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Quentin Tarantino Food Scenes

Food in Quentin Tarantino movies isn’t an accident or an afterthought. Everything a character eats and drinks is a deliberate choice for one or all of the following reasons: to build characterization, to create relationships between characters, or to amplify tonal shifts. In this video, we’re going to bite into everything going on in Quentin Tarantino food scenes to see if we can come up with a recipe for how he uses this motif.

Food scenes in movies are a dime a dozen but the actual food and drinks are typically treated as set dressing, or as busy work for the actors while the dialogue drives the scenes. Food in Quentin Tarantino movies also functions this way but that’s just the beginning. We learn a little more about these characters by their preferred food and drink. Think of Jules’ aversion to pork in Pulp Fiction or how much Ordell from Jackie Brown loves screwdrivers. These small details help make Tarantino’s characters more specific and interesting.

Another way we see food in Quentin Tarantino movies is how it is used to create or enhance the relationships between characters. Sometimes, this is a romantic relationship — like Clarence and Alabama in True Romance having pie. But more often than not, Quentin Tarantino food scenes become a stage for power dynamics to play out. Hans Landa uses the opulence of strudel with creme as a form of control over Shoshanna. Pai Mei rewards his tutee with rice only after Beatrix struggles and succeeds with the chopsticks. And, of course, Jules taking a huge bite out of Brett’s Big Kahuna Burger is the ultimate power move.

The final way we see food in Quentin Tarantino movies is even more unique and specific. And that is to create maximum contrast between food and violence. As Tarantino admits in an interview, he relishes playing the audience like an orchestra and shifting tones on a dime. Sometimes this is done with humor but he also employs food and drink for the same purpose. One minute, the characters are enjoying an indulgent meal, and the next minute they find themselves in a bloodbath. By mixing the pleasures of food with the pain of violence, Tarantino creates extreme contrast, subverts expectations, and gives the audience his one-of-a-kind cinematic experience. This is the power of Quentin Tarantino food scenes.


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SUPERHERO MOVIE TROPES

Every genre has tropes and cliches they must embrace, and superhero movies no exception. But that doesn’t mean they can’t also be thoughtfully and interestingly done. In this video, we’re going to break down two of the most common tropes we find in superhero movies and how filmmakers can avoid the pitfalls associated with them.

THE TROPE — UNLIMITED STRENGTH

By definition, a superhero has abilities beyond us mere mortals. But at what point does the “all-powerful” hero become “too powerful?” Sometimes, this is due to their powers being poorly defined, so the audience is never quite sure what they can and can’t do. For example, we know Captain America is strong, but when we see him prevent a helicopter from taking off with his bare hands, it seems like a stretch. When these heroes are able to exert such power, the direct effect is an inability to suspend our disbelief (which is a requirement of fantastic movies like these).

The antidote for this trope is to show the effort it takes to pull off such feats of strength. For example, in Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker stops a runaway train. On paper, it might seem like this would be beyond his abilities, but director Sam Raimi and writer Alvin Sargent make sure we believe it. For one, they have Peter’s first plan fail — his second plan finally succeeds after a second attempt at it. There’s also the duration of the operation — it takes Peter nearly 2 minutes to stop the train. Finally, numerous close-ups of Tobey Maguire’s performance showcase the extreme strain he is experiencing.

THE TROPE — DAMAGE TOLERANCE INFINITY

Along with super strength, another one of the most common superhero movie tropes is when the heroes can’t get hurt. Granted, some heroes have healing powers while others are just super tough, but this, too, should have limits applied. If the hero can survive a nuclear bomb or have the power of a dying star blasting through them, there’s no real danger to our protagonist.

One way to combat superhero cliches like this is to create emotional pain. The hero may be impervious to physical damage, but their heart isn’t. For example, all of Dr. Manhattan’s god-like power makes him an isolated and profoundly lonely character. Another tactic is to transfer that damage to those the character cares about. Superman is bulletproof, but when he can’t save his father from a tornado, the pain pierces right through him.

We all like superheroes and their spectacular abilities. They are the perfect subjects to deliver the big, loud, and amazing images we crave from the theatrical experience. But filmmakers should remember that keeping our suspension of disbelief is just as important.


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M. Night Shyamalan is a filmmaker worth studying. He’s had some misfires and spectacular flops, but when he’s good...he’s really good. In this video, we’re going to examine what makes Shyamalan movies tick and how the twist endings are just the beginning.

After one unseen indie and a harmless family film, M. Night Shyamalan broke through the pop culture stratosphere with The Sixth Sense. Then, a series of critical and popular hits like Unbreakable, Signs, and The Village. Lately, Shyamalan has been making films that mark a clear return to form — The Visit, Split and Glass remind us that the filmmaker phenom he once was still has more to say.

M. Night Shyamalan has made some amazing movies...and some real duds. Love him or hate him, there's still a lot we can learn from his work. Like any true auteur, Shyamalan has a very distinct filmmaking style and that's what we're here to explore.

This journey through Shyamalan's style will cover his entire filmography and 7 main areas of his formal technique. From his use of multi-plane storytelling, expressive music cues, fascination with colors, his tendency towards long takes, and his dynamic camera movement, we can see that strong choices are being made.

Great directors have a command of all these areas of filmmaking — and they're able to make them all work together to present a singular vision. For us, Shyamalan meets this criteria.
What's your take on Shyamalan? If you're on the fence, watch this video and give us your answer in the comments. ⁠

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Do you want to learn the secrets of Quentin Tarantino Filmmaking? Everyone knows that Quentin Tarantino Movies generate a lot of buzz, like his new film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His unique filmmaking and directing style is able to attract the biggest movie stars like Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Leonardo Dicaprio.

His career may have began with Reservoir Dogs, but it truly took off after the success of his second feature film, Pulp Fiction. Once the world was able to see films like Jackie Brown and then Kill Bill — It was all uphill from there. Quentin Tarantino went on to make Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. His least successful film, Death Proof, is still miles better than many other director’s best films.

In this episode of The Director’s Chair, we take Quentin Tarantino interview and quotes to build a video that explains his unique style… straight from the horse’s mouth. You’ll see how QT crafted some of the greatest moments in cinema, and learn some film theory in our video essay portion, then see some filmmaking process.

Are you excited for the new Quentin Tarantino movie? Do you want to learn from arguably the most popular film director working today? Then make sure to check out this video: The Director’s Chair on Quentin Tarantino’s Filmmaking style.

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Denis Villeneuve movies are made to confuse you. At every opportunity — in the story, in the cinematography, editing, and music, Villeneuve wants to keep you guessing. Watching Denis Villeneuve movies is to be placed in an environment of uncertainty. And that’s what makes them so interesting.

In films like Enemy, Prisoners, Polytechnique, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival, Villeneuve consistently creates awe and wonder with images and sounds we’ve never seen before. In Enemy, Adam (Jake Gyllenhaal) must confront the possibility that he is more than a single person. In Sicario, Kate (Emily Blunt) is pushed into the world of drug cartels by a tight-lipped company man (Josh Brolin) and a near-silent assassin (Benicio Del Toro). In Prisoners, Keller (Hugh Jackman) ventures into murky moral territory to find his kidnapped daughter. In Arrival, Louise (Amy Adams) and Ian (Jeremy Renner) are tasked with bridging the communication gap between beings from another dimension. In all these movies, the characters find themselves in new worlds without answers.

In this video, we’ve cracked the code on Villeneuve’s love of ambiguity and we explain how his directing style works across 7 areas of focus including sound, color, production design, and more. Villeneuve creates movies that can be enigmatic but there’s no denying that he is a film artist in complete control of his medium.

If you’re studying directing, cinematography, editing, or pursuing ANY career in filmmaking, there are a ton of lessons to be learned from Denis Villeneuve. This is the ultimate breakdown of Denis Villeneuve’s directing style.

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Stanley Kubrick will go down as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. No question. But why? What makes his filmmaking so outstanding? In this video essay, our task (and not an easy one) will be to dig inside Stanley Kubrick’s directing style to see if we can unlock the secrets within. From his scriptwriting, production design, color, cinematography, film editing, sound design, and film music — his mastery of all these filmmaking elements is legendary.

Stanley Kubrick only made 13 movies in his lifetime, but they are all considered classics. Not only the best movies in their respective genres but also some of the best movies ever made. Dr Strangelove, 2001 A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut, just a few iconic Stanley Kubrick movies you may have heard of. Despite their dissimilarities, behind each is filmmaking craftsmanship at its finest.

With regards to Kubrick’s scriptwriting, his consistent focus is the human experience, where big questions are left unanswered. In his production design, he will echo the prevailing themes of each film into the set design and costumes. Stanley Kubrick is often associated with his cinematography, including his wide shot compositions, practical lighting, and those iconic tracking shots. Any fan of color theory will have a field day with Kubrick’s colors, which sail past subtle and overwhelm us.

Kubrick doesn’t overly cut his films — his film editing is reserved and patient. On the soundtrack, Stanley Kubrick might go light on sound design but more than compensates with dramatic and enthralling film music.

In the world of film theory and film analysis, Stanley Kubrick has left us 13 amazing films that we will endlessly puzzle over, dissect, and interpret. In film directing, he has set the bar for directors everywhere. And while we never get another Stanley Kubrick movie, what he has given us will last forever.

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How to create suspense in film — A breakdown of three different methods using suspense scenes from movies like Zodiac, The Thing, and Drive.

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HOW TO CREATE SUSPENSE IN FILM

You know those moments in a movie when you hold your breath, your muscles tense up, and you can barely keep your eyes on the screen? There is nothing quite as thrilling as a good suspense scene. And to understand how they work, we have to pick apart their elements. In this video, we’re going to look at some of the best suspense scenes from movies. Specifically, three scenes that each use a different filmmaking element to guide the suspense: sound design, cinematography, and editing.

SOUND DESIGN FOR SUSPENSE

In Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, there are a few white-knuckle scenes. In the pawn shop robbery, the heist happens off-screen as we simply wait outside, in the quiet, with Driver. It is the lack of sound that keeps us on edge. One of the key ingredients in suspense is uncertainty — how will this scene end? And because we hear nothing of the robbery inside, our uncertainty remains high. The gentle but insistent ticking of Driver’s watch reminds us that time is running out but the quietness overall makes it feel like something bad is going to happen. And it does.

EDITING FOR SUSPENSE

Editing is usually the star of the show when it comes to creating suspense in film. Time is another essential element and how long the editor delays the outcome dictates the amount of suspense. In John Carpenter’s remake of The Thing, the iconic blood test scene is a taut and claustrophobic set piece. With very little sound design or music, it is the editing that really builds the suspense. By keeping each shot of the suspects in the same, tight close-ups we get no relief from the tension. Additionally, this consistency of close-ups also keeps our suspicions even across all the suspects. Finally, as MacReady proceeds with the first test, we cut back and forth between the blood and the reactions over a dozen times, delaying the result and tightening the suspense.

CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR SUSPENSE

In our final example, we look at the iconic Zodiac basement scene where Graysmith finds himself in the presence of the potential killer he’s been investigating. Here, it is the cinematography, including the lighting, camera angles, and camera movement, that creates such a terrifying scenario. As soon as Graysmith realizes Mr. Vaughn might be the Zodiac, the lighting seems to shift from even and neutral to high-contrast and horror film-esque. First, he is trapped in a close-up with Vaughn looming in the background. As they enter the basement, the low angle shot brings the ceiling on top of Graysmith, trapping him even more. And the lighting on Vaughn gets more and more sinister until he disappears completely into the shadows.

The best suspense scenes in movies use one or all of these techniques to draw out the time, elevate our uncertainty, and raise the stakes (and our heart rates).


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Have you ever wondered about Color theory in Film?

You film color palette matters to the audience. It’s not only aesthetic, it also affects storytelling. This video takes you through director’s choices when it comes to colorization in their film works and how those colors get different emotional responses from the audience.

We break down color in TV, movie, and use film theory to extract meaning from specific choices. There are three components of color.

They are:

Hue - which is the color.

Saturation - the intensity of the color

Brightness - the brightness of the color

With just hue, saturation, and brightness (HSB for short) you can create a complex color scheme rather simply, and go from being just another director to a being a true visual artist.

By utilizing hue, saturation, and brightness you can precisely identify the right color create certain feelings in your audience.

Bright images often seem lively and exciting. Darker images often seem dramatic. And on it goes…

But rules were made to be broken.

What are some of your favorite moments of color in media and entertainment?

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Director and writer Spike Lee explains his approach to filmmaking, how to fight for your vision, put the work in, and never stop learning.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro — How Spike Lee Ray Became a Filmmaker
00:59 Early Life & Career
02:15 Fight for you Film
04:16 Find your Lane
05:40 Challenge your Audience
08:41 Never Stop Learning
10:21 Put the Work In
11:36 Final Takeaways

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SPIKE LEE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

Spike Lee is one of the preeminent auteurs in American cinema. He built a reputation on a foundation of fierce independence and an unmistakable artistic voice. In this video, we collected Spike Lee interviews from throughout his career. From his film school days, including winning a student Academy Award, to winning another Oscar for writing BlacKkKlansman 3 decades later.

WHO IS SPIKE LEE

Spike Lee was born on March 20, 1957 in Atlanta but spent his formative years in Brooklyn. In fact, there are few filmmakers as closely identified with their hometown as Lee is with that NY borough. After attending film school at NYU, he began his career with confrontational and poignant films while helping to usher in the independent film movement of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

SPIKE LEE JOINTS

In 1989, Spike Lee wrote and directed a landmark film called Do the Right Thing. It deals with racial tensions that boil to the surface and eventually erupt on the hottest day of the summer. The film is the exemplar for Lee’s ability to challenge his audiences with uncomfortable topics and no easy answers. As he explains, “For drama, you gotta have two people butt heads. And it elevates the drama when they’re both right.”

For his epic ode to Malcolm X, the studio wanted Lee to cut it down from 3 hours to 2. But Spike refused and explained that to truly honor the evolution of Malcolm’s life, the story needs to unfold organically. And when the budget ran low, Lee had to cold-call everyone he knew to help get the film finished. It is obstacles like these that have molded Lee’s work ethic: you gotta fight for your film.

Spike Lee doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. For over 4 decades, he has worked in various genres and mediums, like documentaries and commercials, and carved out a singular voice. If you’re a filmmaker looking for a guiding light through the insane world of filmmaking, Spike Lee is the one you need.


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In today’s video we define long takes, and show you different examples to illustrate how you can enhance setting, plot, and character through the use of a long take.

Then we break down how you can build your own effective long take for your next project.

That way, you can add this technique to your cinematic arsenal for 2019.

Most everyone loves a good long take. They have an undeniable energy that is hard to replicate, and they’ve become the favorite for many modern filmmakers.

Many Oscar-winning films in the last five years have made long takes their visual theme.

Not every long take is created equally, and there are some simple steps you can take before, during, and after you record your own opulent long take.

There are 3 different story elements that you can affect with a long take:

1. Character long takes occur when this cinematic technique puts us in the shoes of a specific character or set of characters in a scene. It doesn’t always have to be our hero, and the main idea is to film your scene so that we feel the emotions that the characters are feeling.

2. Setting long takes occur when we are transported to the physical location in the scene. We need to feel as if we are there, walking through the street, or around the property, or along the beach. Take us on a journey.

3. Plot long takes occur when this cinematic technique places us into the emotional context of the plot in a scene. We need to feel an omniscient sense of connection to a particular chain of events that is leading us toward our eventual narrative destination.

We go even further in the video, so start watching and learn more about long takes today!

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In episode 4 of our Filmmaking Techniques series, we’ll explore the director’s journey and how they collaborate with a cinematographer to create effective scenes that get emotion, excitement, and chills from the viewer.

It’s important to remember we are following master directors, so whether you want to learn the basics or need to brush up on your already adequate skills, this series is for you.

We’ll go over the best shots and most effective shooting techniques so you can get started on your first or fortieth feature. These are the best movie shots ever in our opinion.

You’ll see work from Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg, Paul Greengrass, and others.

Chances are some of your favorite shots in movie history involve movement of the camera. But not everything is a Paul Thomas Anderson oner or a Wes Anderson tracking shot. Sometimes movement is more subtle.

The ins and outs of cinematography and directing are nuanced. We have an entire series of these videos, so subscribe to the StudioBinder channel to find more free resources for you to use when crafting your next project.

Which of these shots inspired you? Any we forgot? Put it in the comments or find us on Social Media below and tell us!

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00:51 Chapter 1: Learn Your Film Lights
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Roger Deakins returns with part two of his discussion on “learning to light.” In the previous episode of Cinematography Techniques, Roger Deakins walked us through the fundamentals of how to observe light and how still photography became a major inspiration. This time, we’ll get a little more practical as Deakins touches on night shooting, lighting the human face, the subtle art of mixing light in a shot, and knowing which light is best for the job.

In Chapter One, Deakins stresses the importance of knowing the different light available and their characteristics. In this case, he mentions using a skypan in Blade Runner 2049 to create sharp, moving shadows in the scenes at Wallace Corp. The next chapter centers on shooting nighttime scenes that actually look like night — compared to scenes where a pronounced blue or green tint is added to simulate moonlight. If you’ve seen his work, you know that a big part of Roger Deakins’ cinematography is working in the shadows.

Roger Deakins admits one of his “biggest conundrums” is mixing light. From his schooling, he was always taught to match his color sources — a holdover “rule” from the Technicolor days. Deakins mentions a scene from True Grit where he lit a campfire scene by mixing firelight with the moonlight, as opposed to previous Western cinematography techniques that kept a more uniform light in every scene.

Finally, Deakins talks about a fundamental technique in photography and cinematography — lighting the human face. He quotes a fashion photographer who said, “If you can photograph a human face, you can photograph anything.” It’s more than simply adding light to the face, it’s about how you angle, diffuse, and create contrast with the light to brings out that person’s character. There’s a lot more to learn from cinematographer Roger Deakins that we’ll explore in future episodes. Stay tuned for the next episode of Cinematography Techniques.


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We're in a golden age of television.

More and more people are flocking to the small screen to find daily entertainment. So how can you break put from the pack and get your idea onto the small screen? We're here to help.

Whether or not you're a professional writer, or starting your first outline, this screenwriting tips series will help you brainstorm and create an exciting story that's marketable and relevant in the golden age of television.

The appetite for great television has never been higher than it is right now. People are finding shows that connect with them on networks, cable, and digital platforms.

With all these shows, it can be hard to get your idea to stand out. You can't only have an idea, you need a script, a bible, a pitch, and it has to look and feel professional.

In this series, we'll take you through the entire process, from ideation to completion. Each episode will zero in on specific screenwriting tips and screenwriting techniques that can help you on your journey to become a professional writer.

Regardless of your intention to move to Hollywood, win a screenwriting contest, or just write something you'll produce yourself, these methods will push you to become the best writer you can be and have it reflect on the page.

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