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The Cinematic

The Cinematic is a blog about quality film writing. The articles are not reviews, but analyses of the art of cinema. Its components and how they are employed by directors to explore the human condition. It provides insights into successful films that can help filmmakers improve their own work.

I write primarily for film students, but also for the general public about how we can better understand cinema.

The Cinematic seeks to engage its readers with insightful, in-depth commentary on the cinematography, visual design, and editing of the film. It provides fodder for reflective thinking about the craft of cinema from which we can gain a deeper appreciation for it. The titles of the blog’s posts are symbolic of the kinds of knowledge that are conveyed. The first is called “The Cinematic”, which is a phrase used by some filmmakers to denote the events depicted on film, i.e., “the dramatic situation or situation of conflict.”

Another title is “The Cinematic History”, which is meant to convey information about important films in history. This entails lots of reading and studying about films. Lots of discussions on what makes a film successful or unsuccessful, etc. And then there are even more titles that provide commentary on specific moments in films that are meant to educate us. On why certain strategies work within a given context. Another example is one titled “The Cinematic Stance”.

In the latest formalist mode, I examine how directors use mise-en-scene and editing to create meaning in their films using interesting examples that were chosen. Because they have something to teach us about how cinema works. This blog does not feature smarmy reviews of a bunch of new releases that a critic thinks are worthy of discussion simply because they have been made by filmmakers who already have a lot of buzz behind them.

Most of my posts derive from extensive research on the topic. I have consulted with many people in the industry who have helped me to understand what is being done cinematically.

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The Cinematic focuses on understanding what is happening cinematically rather than analyzing what is happening from a personal point of view. There are exceptions but they are few. This blog does not offer opinions for or against anything that it discusses, except when there are obvious factual inaccuracies, which is rare.

This blog also focuses on helping film students learn more about cinema. It provides detailed information about where to find further study material and about the tools they will need for their careers as filmmakers or professional staff in the industry.

The images featured on the blog are mostly from my own collection of images, which includes classic films along with more modern ones that work because they use the same cinematic techniques; the cinematic attitude; or both.

The blog’s posts are broken up into several categories. The first is “The Cinematic”, which is meant to convey something about what happens in a film. This includes posts on how to properly read the visual design of a given film, how editing works, how camera angles work, etc. After that comes “The Cinematic History” section, which is devoted to important films in history and why they matter so much for filmmakers today.

I have also created an extensive list of “Cinematic Moments” that I update when I see something new that I want to share with readers. It’s a collection of short clips from mostly lesser-known (but significant) films that can provide filmmakers with quick lessons on how to accomplish certain things in their own work.

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There is also a section that I call “The Cinematic Posters” because it features posters from classic and prominent films. The purpose of this section is to give film students and professionals insight into what makes a good poster for a specific film. These should be used as examples to be followed by students or other filmmakers seeking to create their own cinema posters or re-design old ones.

I also cover the latest news and developments in the world of cinema and television in my “The Cinematic News” section.

How to create The Cinematic

There are several ways to create The Cinematic. One is by watching a film and making notes about what is happening visually and then writing about it. Another is to watch a film and then go into its history and aesthetics in detail. Still another option (which I use primarily) is to do research on the topic and then write about it after the fact when I’ve found out all there was to know about it.

Much of my research involves reading books, articles, etc., in order to learn everything I can about a given subject, such as classic films or cinematography, or editing techniques. After that, I decide if such knowledge provides an opportunity for me to provide insight into the craft through my discussion.

THE ORIGIN OF “THE CINEMATIC”

There are many reasons why filmmakers call their films “Cinematic”. Some say it’s to give credence to the art of cinema. Others say it’s because they are trying to invoke the mood of a film-going audience, who are meant to feel “emotional” when they watch a work of art in this way.

Others might say that, because cinematic techniques are used in all kinds of films but rarely if ever mentioned in reviews, reviewers may be too lazy to go into detail about what is happening in scenes in order to provide an emotional context for scenes that could otherwise be boring.

While I am sure that there are thousands of reasons why filmmakers say that their film is cinematic (and that most of them are legitimate), I think that the answer to this question might be different for me.

First, I don’t see any difference between calling a film “Cinematic” and simply calling it “Cinema”. As far as I’m concerned, all films are Cinema. They show us what is happening visually on the screen of a theatre or of our television sets. We can more easily identify with what’s on-screen if it’s done well. It’s also easier for us to appreciate technique when it is done well.

So, I guess my answer to the question “Why is it called The Cinematic?” is because of my personal passion for cinema and how it works, and also because I want to watch films that are born out of a cinematic attitude. In other words, I am interested in making films that are created from a place of cinematic culture instead of from a place of technical know-how or from the perspective of the audience’s relationship with cinema.

Cinematic knowledge doesn’t necessarily make a film more emotional but it can help to create an emotional context if done right. Of course, the emotional response may be a negative one as well as a positive one. This is something that we’ll discuss in a moment.

For now, I want to discuss the idea that our emotional response to a film depends on the narrative and its mood or tone. Some people use cinematography or editing techniques without understanding their effects on the audience’s emotional response because they don’t care enough about cinema to understand what is happening cinematically.

I care about it too much for this reason. So, when I say “The Cinematic”, I’m referring to something more than just visuals and less than just technique. I am referring to a style of filmmaking that is born out of the Cinema’s own rich history.

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THE CINEMATIC ATTITUDE

The Cinematic attitude is one that is born out of the knowledge that cinema has a rich history with many styles, techniques, and trends. It also comes from the notion that cinema itself has helped to create many trends in art and culture, not just when it comes to film-making but when it comes to dramatic storytelling as well.

So, this is why I find “The Cinematic” important.

It is not only a way of describing the film. The Cinematic is a way of understanding and analyzing techniques and trends and the contributions that cinema has made to them over time. It is a way of using our collective experience with movies to make even more insightful analysis of the craft at work in every single one of them.

We can learn from each other if we share what we know about the Cinema as well as every other artistic medium that has ever been created.

This has always been my approach as well, and this is why I started The Cinematic with my first film called “The Cinematic”. The project was born out of my desire to learn more about the craft and its history. It was only later that I realized that there were other filmmakers out there who had made even more interesting contributions to the Cinema, so I decided to include them as well.

THE CINEMATIC ARCHIVE

The Cinematic Archive features highlights from The Cinematic, including reviews of important films, interviews with directors and cinematographers, and portraits of iconic actors.

The purpose of this section is to provide an overview of what kind of work you can expect from me through The Cinematic. This section also serves as a gateway into other sections on this site that are related to the specific subject matter covered in these categories.

PRODUCTION STORYBOARDS

The process of storyboarding a film set, even if it is improvised. When working on a short film it’s very essential to create storyboards to plan out the shots of your production. This way, you can better execute your ideas and be sure that they work cinematically as well as narratively.

Although some aspects of this process do require improvisation (such as blocking movement and determining proper lighting), there are other aspects that do not (such as framing shots precisely). The process of storyboarding a film set, even if it is improvised. When working on a short film it’s very essential to create storyboards to plan out the shots of your production. This way, you can better execute your ideas and be sure that they work cinematically as well as narratively.

POST-PRODUCTION

A look at my post-production workflow process and some examples. This section gives insight into how my films come together in post-production and how it’s just as important as filmmaking itself. It also shows that many aspects of filmmaking can be accomplished in post-production such as audio mixing, color grading, completing the sound design and music track, and even designing title sequences. The focus here is less on what can be done in post-production and more about how I approach the process.

This has been the approach that I’ve used to make all of my films, and it’s something that I learnt from great filmmakers such as Steven Soderbergh and Christopher Doyle. A look at my post-production workflow process and some examples.

This section gives insight into how my films come together in post-production and how it’s just as important as filmmaking itself. It also shows that many aspects of filmmaking can be accomplished in post-production such as audio mixing, color grading, completing the sound design and music track, and even designing title sequences.

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EDITING

This section shows how I edit my films and includes examples of finished clips from The Cinematic and the film “Lonely Ghost”. Although this is a short clip, it can be expanded if you want to see the full clip in its entirety. This section shows how I edit my films and includes examples of finished clips from the film “Lonely Ghost”. Although this is a short clip, it can be expanded if you want to see the full clip in its entirety.

MOTION GRAPHICS

A short overview of motion graphics and an example of its application in creating a cinematic atmosphere. The example shows off a few different styles, from the simple to the complex. The experiment here was inspired by the visual language of cinema, which used a lot of depth, depth of field, and focus continuity. This is why certain effects tend to look more cinematic than others.

Motion graphics is a graphic design technique that can be used in any artistic medium but that is usually associated with film and television production because of these commonalities with cinema. A short overview of motion graphics and an example of its application in creating a cinematic atmosphere.

The example shows off a few different styles, from the simple to the complex. The experiment here was inspired by the visual language of cinema, which used a lot of depth, depth of field, and focus continuity. This is why certain effects tend to look more cinematic than others.

THE CINEMATIC IMAGERY

This section showcases the work of both professional and amateur filmmakers from around the world. The purpose of this section is to give a snapshot of what people from all corners of the world create day in and day out. It also serves as a gateway into other sections on this site that are related to the specific subject matter covered in these categories.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

A short critique on a popular film, currently “The Pianist” by Roman Polanski. This section is designed to have a critical analysis of films, the same way that the other sections on this site are there to showcase creativity in different artistic mediums.

The aim is not to be negative but rather to reveal what makes a particular piece of work cinematically and narratively. The goal is for both filmmakers and viewers alike to come out with a better understanding of their beloved art form. A short critique on a popular film, currently by Roman Polanski.

This section is designed to have a critical analysis of films, the same way that the other sections on this site are there to showcase creativity in different artistic mediums.

The aim is not to be negative but rather to reveal what makes a particular piece of work, works cinematically and narratively. The goal is for both filmmakers and viewers alike to come out with a better understanding of their beloved art form.

INTERVIEWS

This section features interviews with industry professionals who are key players in helping independent filmmakers create their own vision without having to conform to specific standards. These are people who have created their own path through the film industry, sometimes having very unorthodox methods of doing so. They have managed to find ways to work within the system while still being able to keep their artistry intact. The interviews will give you a sample of each person’s process so you can see how it’s done.

STUDIO EXPERIENCE

This section is a look at how some of the films were shot and edited. It includes a look at the process of filming, the gear used, and some key examples from films. This section is a look at how some of the films were shot and edited. It includes a look at the process of filming, the gear used, and some key examples from films.

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