Let’s talk about Psycho. The first time I watched this movie, I was 16 and home alone while my parents were at some kind of party. I was creeped out at the end and my parents hadn’t gotten home yet, so I watched the featurette on the DVD, hoping they would get […]
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How Was it Made?
The first thing you’ll want to know if you want to be, well, in the know in the media business is just what kind of production you’re watching. As I’ve said before, there’s more to making videos or films or television shows than showing up with a camera and pointing […]
Read MoreSo You Saw A Camera
People seem to have a pretty weird and contradictory relationship with cameras. They’re really interesting—until there’s one pointed at you. People act differently when there’s a camera around, putting on their camera-face and making everything dramatic, or just getting really uncomfortable and clamming up. Carrying around, setting up, and using video equipment […]
Read MoreA Beginner’s Introduction to Media Studies
Hi there. I’m Courtney, a recent graduate of Temple University’s Media Studies & Production program, and a new addition to the massive pool that is the media production industry. To quote my favorite TV show, Frasier, “Whether our journey together lasts for years or just one day, I can’t tell you […]
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