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Studio Workshop: Mastering Rembrandt Lighting Step-by-Step
We are going to learn how to set up one of the most famous, dramatic, and timeless lighting setups in history: Rembrandt Lighting. Whether you are using professional studio strobes, an LED panel, or just a bright desk lamp at home, here is your step-by-step blueprint to achieving this cinematic look. What is Rembrandt Lighting? Named after the legendary Dutch painter, Rembrandt lighting is a high-contrast portrait technique characterized by a distinct triangle of light on the

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
1 day ago5 min read


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
Apr 235 min read


The Fundamentals of Film: Mastering Three-Point Lighting for Video
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, separates your subject from the background, and gives you complete control over the mood of your shot. H

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
Mastering two of the most powerful, emotion-driven camera moves in cinema: the Push-In and the Pull-Back. But moving the camera isn't just about pointing it at a subject and walking forward. To make your shots look professional rather than like accidental home videos, you have to pair your movement with the golden rule of composition: The Rule of Thirds. A Quick Refresher: The Rule of Thirds Before we push or pull, let’s make sure our framing is locked down. Imagine your view

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Sep 15, 20254 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


Portfolios That Win Clients and Careers
Already have a Wix.com website? Skip to Step 3 If you are starting a new websites follow ALL these steps. Step 1: Bypassing the AI & Onboarding Questions When you first sign up, Wix is going to try to walk you through an AI chat and several onboarding screens. Your main goal here is to hit Skip to keep your control. Go to Wix.com and create your account. Bypass the AI Chat: If a screen pops up asking you to chat with an AI to start building, look for the option that says "Set

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
May 5, 20253 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


Using Elements and Principles of Design to Tell Visual Stories
The Elemetns of Design are the ingridents and the Princples of Design is the recipe! Below is a description each Elemnts and Princple of Design with a graphic provided for ease of downloading to your phone or computer. Elements of Design (The Ingridents) Line: The Tracks for Your Eyes A line is a path created by a moving point through space. It is the most powerful tool you have to create depth on a flat screen or print, acting as a track that forces the viewer's eye exactly

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Jan 24, 202314 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


Guide to Long Exposure & 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 you to have full control and that is how the perfect photograph and video will be created. There is a photography technique called long exposure, this means leaving a camera's shutter open for several seconds, transforming any moving light source into a permanent glowing brushstroke on our image. Here are some examples: The Gear Checklist A C

Amanda Nuir Myrdal
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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