The film making process is a highly advanced, complicated method with various moving parts. Films can take anywhere from 6 months to 12 years to make and involves a lot of moving pieces. The purpose of this blog is to explore those various aspects of the film making process and the behind the scenes tricks filmmakers use to achieve the final product us viewers see on screen.

The first movie I remember seeing was Rush Hour 2. I watched it again recently and I know that movie was complete garbage but the action comedy sequel, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, was a big part of my life growing up. Every single time the film came on the TV, I was instantly hooked and would not leave my seat until the movie ended. Every once in a while,m I would go to the bathroom during the commercials and hear through the bathroom door that the commercials have ended, to which I would think “oh shit” and try to wash and dry my hands as quickly as possible.

Since that awkward phase in my life where all I would watch is bad films, I gradually grew into a more alert moviegoer. I would always pay attention when I would watch a movie. I wouldn’t get out of my seat, i wouldn’t eat, go on my phone, or talk. This allowed me to see the parts of movies that most people recognized. When you watch a really good scene, most people focus on what’s in front of them. The dialogue or action sequence is mainly what intrigues the audience enough to keep the movie going. However, in a truly great scene, the director uses various nuances which help to shape how the viewer feels, and what reaction the viewer gives. Those nuances is what we are going to explore.