Cain Aiden in Ted Lasso In the bustling world of film and television, while the lead actors often steal the show, it’s the extras – the unsung background characters – who breathe life into every...
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Threat or Liberation: How is AI script writing changing the industry
Flying birds silhouette collage element, animal illustration psd. Free public domain CC0 image. When the BBC quietly released an experimental short film, The Crowd, last year, few people realised...
How TikTok has changed traditional TV shows
Television as we know it is undergoing a seismic shift, and the driving force behind the change is a familiar source: TikTok. The platform’s highly interactive, algorithm-driven content has...
Pole Position: Day in the life of a BOOM Operator
A typical setup of a Boom Operator on set whilst recording. (Credit- Google Images) Let's play a game: Next time you're watching your favourite show, try to find the boom mic. Can't find it? That...
The advanced drone photography handbook for Generation Z
Before many people realize it, drones have become a vital tool in the media industry, no longer just simple flying toys. This feature will take a deep dive into the many applications of drone...
How adaptation bridges two worlds
The Last of US game There is a unique category of film and television works in the vast TV and film market - TV adaptions. Due to their unique audiences, these works often do not require completely...
How Animal Mocap brings the wild to your living room
Dog motion capture From Jurassic World to Paddington Bear, animal motion capture technology is finding its own place in the ever-evolving world of visual effects in TV and film industries. This...
How Foley transforms ordinary items into extraordinary audio
Foley props Have you ever thought while watching TV or movies: Sometimes there are so many people and objects in one frame, but you can hear all their sounds. How do the producers make these sounds...