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 Sound recording is a fundamental aspect of filmmaking that significantly contributes to the overall cinematic experience. It is the process of capturing and recording audio elements that complement the on-screen visuals. These audio elements form the foundation for creating an immersive auditory experience that enhances the film's storytelling and emotional impact. Study the PDF below (for academic use only) Sound Recording for Films PDF The components of a film's soundscape are diverse and multifaceted. They include dialogues , which are the actors' spoken lines recorded on set or dubbed later; Foley sounds, which represent the actors' interactions with their surroundings and add authenticity to scenes; ambient sound, which creates a subtle background soundscape to transport the audience to the film's environment; music or score, which evokes emotion and enhances the narrative; and sound effects , which augment the film's realism and atmosphere. To capture

 The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the birth and rapid evolution of cinema as a new artistic and technological medium. Lets us examine the key innovations, pioneers, and early milestones that shaped the beginnings of cinema, from its precursors in motion photography to the establishment of narrative filmmaking techniques. Study the PDF below (for academic use only) History of Cinema PDF The foundations of cinema can be traced to experiments in capturing and displaying motion through photography. In 1878, Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking "The Horse in Motion" used multiple cameras to decompose the movement of a galloping horse into a sequence of still images. This technique presaged the fundamental principle of cinema - the illusion of motion created by rapidly displaying a series of static images. A pivotal moment came in 1888 with Louis Le Prince's "Roundhay Garden Scene." At just 2.11 seconds long, it is recognised by the Guinness Book of

 Film genre is a fundamental concept in cinema studies, serving as a framework for categorising and understanding motion pictures based on shared narrative elements, aesthetic approaches, and emotional responses they evoke in audiences. Study the PDF below (for academic use only) Film Genre PDF Genre theory posits that films can be classified into distinct categories based on conventional factors such as narratives, characters, settings, cinematography, and editing style. These classifications not only help in organising and studying films but also play a crucial role in shaping audience expectations and filmmakers' creative decisions. One of the primary distinctions in film genres is between documentaries and fictional narratives. Documentaries are rooted in reality, capturing real people, events, and experiences. They often employ rhetorical positions to explore, analyse, or debate subjects, sometimes breaking the fourth wall to address the audience directly. In contrast, fiction

 Stories are Character/s, imaginary or real, aspiring and moving towards a need/goal through adversaries (achieving it with a big idea / super powers) will make one a hero). More elaborately, Character/s, imaginary or real, faced with a conflict/problem/issue/situation and trying to understand/overcome/change it in spite of difficulties / limitations / oppositions from within or without (overcoming/changing it with a big idea / super powers) will make one a hero). Please study the PDF below (only for academic use) Stories and Film Scripting PDF Stories have Shapes Storytelling is an art form that has captivated humans since the dawn of civilisation. Whether through oral traditions, written literature, or visual media, stories have the power to entertain, educate, and inspire. At the heart of every great story lies a carefully constructed narrative that engages the audience and conveys a meaningful message. According to Kurt Vonnegut, stories have shapes, the main ones are Man in the ho

  Understanding how light and colour behave, how they have an effect narratively and psychologically; and how we can manipulate light and colour will change our filmmaking forever. Study the PDF below (for academic use only) Lighting and Colour in Filmmaking PDF Things to Understand CHARACTERISTICS OF LIGHT Direction:  Where is the light coming from –front? Side? Behind? Top Intensity:  How bright is each light source? How close is the light source? Hardness:  What do the edges of the shadows look like?  Contrast:  Is the transition from the highlights to the shadows subtle or sudden? How do the highlights transition into the shadows. The brightest areas of the image are the  highlights . The darkest areas are the  shadows . In between, the image will have,  midtones.   COLOUR What colour is the light—white, red, blue…? Colour can affect the mood and meaning of the shots. Lighting in Films MAIN LIGHTING STYLES IN FILMS Three point lighting Natural lighting Key lighting High-key lightin

  Filmmaking  is the process by which a motion picture is produced. It involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial idea and story to preproduction, production, and post-production. The process from outside could look massive and overwhelming. Film art is the basic artistic and technical aspects that one should familiarise with before venturing into making a film. Study the PDF below (for academic use only) Film Art PDF One does not understand the style and technicality of filmmaking, without understanding how cinema came to be historically. The early history of cinema grew one technique, one style, and one practice at a time. From the time the 35 mm motion camera was invented by Thomas Alva Edison and Lumiere Brothers in the United States and France respectively (1895), to the time we have full feature films, documentary films, and full feature animation films (1937), cinema had already grown into its adulthood. Filmmaking 101 Film Art explores what goes

  Laying down ones life for another has more meaning than just dying, it also means to understand, to show up, to stand with, and to reach out. Covid-19 put us in unprecedented times. Nobody had all the answers or supplies. With muster-seed faith they began with what they had, may be only a few loaves, but, what happened next is a miracle. Covid -19 WAVES OF COMPASSION is a documentary short film shot during the first wave of Covid-19 in India. Here I break down its process and narrative style. Watch the film here:  Waves of Compassion   In the thick of the first wave of covid-19 I was asked by the CRI, Bangalore, to make a documentary film on their involvement with the Pandemic emergency. It meant visiting six plus shelter camps, visiting all food cooking and distribution chains, from the heart of the city to the very end of the suburbs. It would also mean coming in direct contact with a lot of people. I agreed. I began with the first day, almost fully covered, when I returned home in

This is a short-film which explores issues concerning the earth, ecology, environment, and our difficult relationship with them. Environment The Plot: The protagonist, an archetype of modern man, has to face a few hard facts. He had achieved much more than what death could kill. But he feared ‘the six feet of earth’ to where he, like any other mortal, must return. He had a reason to fear. He tried everything at death -he denied… he was angry… he argued… he bargained… and finally the inevitable happened. Watch the full film here  The Earth Beneath His Feet  (15.5 minutes) The Earth Beneath His Feet is   screened and discussed at Voices from the Waters International Film Festival. It is also catalogued by Film Division India. The Thought Process 2008, the issue of farmers’ suicide was on the peek in India. I wanted to make a film on that. I began reading. I got the statistics and stories. My mind began to wander around the question of ‘why’. Why did farmers, who managed their life for

Every child has a dream, some dreams are stolen even before they spread their wings.  This PSA film exposes the unjust side of child-labour. A child stripped off her due.