Film Style Mode

Film Style Mode is a guide focusing on techniques the author believes are the foundations of what great storytelling and filmmaking are built upon. Whether you're creating shorts, music videos, features, commercials, documentaries or anything in between, you’ll find quick tips for camera setups, editing, and direction. You’ll also find guidance on actor adjustments, angles and compositions that lend themselves to your story, and how to run your set in a fair and equitable manner. What makes Film Style Mode truly unique is the access readers have to Case Study links that contain over eight hours of video from over eighty films the author has culled and edited from classic (and some not so classic) works of modern cinema. Many of which are referred to for analysis throughout. Our world expresses itself through a vast array of sounds, images and narratives that aspiring filmmakers can learn from and deepen through these lessons, case studies, and guidelines. In Film Style Mode, the author guides students through practical and pragmatic applications to complete and provides solutions to real world settings. Armed with these skills, anyone can craft their words, capture, organize and edit their images, and share their ideas with the world. By exploring and studying Film Style Mode, you'll learn not only the art and the craft, but gain new appreciation for film as both an art form and an entertainment.