Simply A Filmmaking Blog.
At Taculia Entertainment, I’ve been telling stories through a camera lens since 2012. From shooting movies and music videos to weddings, funerals, and dedications, one thing I’ve learned is this: medium shots are the bread and butter of filmmaking. They strike the perfect balance between close-ups that capture emotion and wide shots that set the […]
Close-up shots are one of the most powerful tools in filmmaking. By tightly framing a subject, often focusing on a face, hands, or a critical object, close-ups allow the audience to connect emotionally with the scene. They are essential for emphasizing emotion, detail, and storytelling nuance. A well-executed close-up can transform a scene, turning a […]
In filmmaking, how you frame and capture a scene can completely transform the story. Camera shots and angles are essential tools that shape audience perception, convey emotion, and enhance narrative impact. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, content creator, or cinematography enthusiast, understanding the different types of camera shots and angles is critical. This guide will […]
Filmmaking is a highly rewarding career that offers a unique blend of creativity, technical skills, and collaboration. As someone who has been in the filmmaking industry since 2008, I can attest to the numerous benefits and opportunities that this field provides. In this article, I will share my insights on why filmmaking can be a […]
As a screenwriter, you will accept with me that there always comes a time when we experience a writers block, that is to say, a point when you do not know the next thing to write about again in our screenplay. That us usually a point when so much confusion sets in that you do […]
The characters are the heart and soul of every story that will ever be written on this Earth because they are the personalities or figures that will interpret the story and convey the message hidden therein to the audience. But for you as a screenwriter to create and develop the characters that will interpret your […]
In every screenplay, a character is always the personality or entity who helps to interpret or convey all the themes and emotions attached to the story. So before you set out on writing your first screenplay, you need to have a full knowledge or understanding of what a character really is in a screenplay, as […]
If you want to write a compelling screenplay, one of the things you have to pay more attention to is creating strong characters, because they have the tendency of evoking emotions, sparking empathy and whatever else that is needed to drive your story forward For that reason, I am going to take time to write […]
One of the crucial part of the screenwriting process is the ability to create a cast of characters because it will help to bring your story to life by creating the tension and conflict that will hook and engage your audience. So many people understand these cast of characters as the actors and actresses who […]
There are 2 main types of characters in a screenplay and they are the protagonist and antagonist, and for your story to be interested and captivate the audience these 2 characters especially must have a goal, which can be interpreted as what they want to achieve in the story. In this article therefore, we are […]