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Level Up Your Cinematography: Mastering the Dolly Zoom
Ever seen a movie where the character realizes something terrifying, and the world seems to stretch or shrink around them? That’s the Dolly Zoom—also known as the "Hitchcock Zoom" or the "Vertigo Effect." Named after director Alfred Hitchcock (who famously used it in Vertigo), this shot is a rite of passage for every film student. The best part? You don’t need a Hollywood budget to pull it off. Whether you’re using a professional camera or just your iPhone, here is how to mas

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
6 days ago2 min read


The Fundamentals of Film: Mastering Three-Point Lighting for Video
https://forms.gle/m7tm9mD9Kwe15Qww5 Turn in three point lighting assignment to the link above! Lighting is perhaps the single most important element in making your video look professional, cinematic, and polished . But you don't need a massive studio budget to achieve high-quality results. The secret lies in mastering the three-point lighting setup , a fundamental technique used by filmmakers and videographers worldwide. This simple yet powerful method adds dimension, separat

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Mastering the Push-In & Pull Back Shot: How to Utilize the Rule of Thirds for Stunning Visuals
Push-In Shot with the Rule of Thirds Upload Pull back shot here https://forms.gle/F32SU3tjrgJNmbHh6 Start the Shot: Frame your subject...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Production Roles
The Director The director is the creative captain of the film , responsible for turning the script into a visual story. They oversee all...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Rule Of Thirds: That Hashtag On Your Screen
What are those hashtag lines on my screen? How do I take the grid off my screen? NO! Don't do that! Those lines on your screen are...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Professional Creative Portfolio Website
Wix.com Homepage: Purpose: To immediately capture attention, showcase your best work, and guide visitors to key areas. Put your name or...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
May 5, 20251 min read


MASTER CLASS FOR J AND L CUT & Post Production tools
Your First Edit in DaVinci Resolve: A Simple Guide DaVinci Resolve can be intimidating, but basic editing is straightforward. Here’s a...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Understanding Color in Visual Art
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Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Character development
MOVIE POSTER UPLOAD Wants vs. Needs What does this character want? What does this character need? Conflict How do those wants and needs...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Mar 15, 20231 min read


Through the Elements & Principles
What are you looking at color texture size? Is there a subject? Are there any symbols? Intentions? Artist meaning? Why did you come to...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Framing techniques that will make you a better filmmaker
To effectively develop a cinematic experience consider the framing within the scene of the narrative. Before filming, the production team...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 16, 20223 min read


Getting to know how to use manual mode with Light Painting
Creating a long exposure photograph is good way to understand how to use manual mode. Using the Manual setting on the camera will allow...

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 16, 20221 min read
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