Prayas Dasgupta

Film and digital are two distinct mediums for capturing and preserving visual images. For decades, film has been the traditional medium for photographers and filmmakers, while digital technology has revolutionized how we capture and process images. In this article, we will explore the key differences between film and digital, including how they capture and store images, how they handle color and light, and the pros and cons of each medium. Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, understanding the differences between film and digital is essential to making informed decisions about the tools you use to create and preserve your visual art. What is Film? The film is a physical medium used for capturing and storing visual images. It consists of a strip of light-sensitive celluloid coated with a layer of emulsion, which is a mixture of light-sensitive chemicals. When an image is captured on film, light enters the camera lens and exposes the emulsion to the light, which

Welcome to My film-making blog! You're in for a treat as you get to learn from me. I have won a national and international awards for my films. I have 5 films under my belt and am a well-experienced filmmaker, film editor, and screenplay writer.  As a filmmaker, I have a deep understanding of the art and craft of visual storytelling. From pre-production to post-production, I have honed my skills in every aspect of filmmaking and am always striving to push the boundaries of what is possible. As a film editor, I am able to bring my unique perspective to the editing room, where I am able to craft compelling and emotional stories that resonate with audiences. And as a screenplay writer, I have honed my craft in crafting memorable characters and compelling plotlines that keep the audience engaged in the story. Throughout my career, I have had the honor of receiving recognition for my work, including national and international awards. These achievements serve as a testament to my dedicat

You will say ghosts, monsters, vampires, etc. As a classic horror author H.P.Lovecraft.  "The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown".          Writers did not reveal the horrors but by leaving the audience hanging in anticipation i.e. in a state of suspense. The most familiar examples of tension come from horror films and mystery novels. The key to suspense is it sets a question in the hope audience will get the answer too by maintaining the interest and keeping them guessing. Next limit the Point of view, and tells the story from the perspective of the characters start as they know little as the audience does as they learn more. Just keep audience in dark but sometimes reveal key parts of the big secret to the audience. But not to the characters. This technique knows as Dramatic Irony. Classic play "OEDIPUS REX" the title character is unaware that he has killed his own father and married his mother but the audience knows.

What do Harry Potter, Frodo, and Robin hood all have in common with the heroes of Ancient myths? What if I told you that all variants of the same Hero. Do you believe that? Joseph Campbell did. He studied all over the world and published a book called "The Hero with a thousand faces". He told dozen of stories and explained how each present hero's journey. Think of the Heroes' journey as a cycle. The journey begins in the hero's ordinary world but the Quest passes through an unfamiliar special World along with the key events. Think about your favorite Book or Movie does this follow this pattern? 1. The call to adventure: This is the initial stage where the hero receives a call or challenge to embark on a journey. This call can come in many forms, such as a prophecy, a dream, or an event in the hero's life that forces them to take action. It can be something that the hero wants to do or something that is thrust upon them. This step represents

                                In post-production, the process of film editing and video editing, a cut is an abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another. It is synonymous with the term edit, though "edit" can imply any number of transitions or effects. The cut, dissolve and wipe serve as the three primary transitions. The term refers to the physical action of cutting film or videotape, but also to a similar edit performed in software; it has also become associated with the resulting visual "break". Types of Cuts : 1. J-cut and  L-cut 2. A Match cut 3. A jump cut 4. Cutaway 5. A cross-cut/Parallel editing 6. Cutting on action •An L-cut and the J-Cut : A J-cut and L-cut are film editing techniques that involve the use of overlapping audio in order to create a smooth transition between two shots. A J-cut refers to a transition where the audio from the next shot starts before the corresponding visual is shown on scre

Screenplays were once typed on manual typewriters, and to this day their formatting is that simple. Screenplays are printed in 12-point Courier on US Letter paper. Writing a screenplay can be a challenging task, but there are a few tips that can help make the process easier and more effective: Start with a strong premise :   A good screenplay should have a unique and compelling premise that grabs the audience's attention and sets the story in motion. Take for example "The Shawshank Redemption", the story follows the story of a man named Andy who is falsely convicted of murder and sent to Shawshank prison. The premise is intriguing and sets the stage for the story to unfold. Develop well-rounded characters :   A good screenplay should have well-developed characters that the audience can relate to and care about. Take for example "The Godfather", the characters are complex and have many layers, with their own motivations and desires that drive the story. Cr