Why are modern films framing actors’ faces differently than they used to? Using data from over 3,655 movies, I've discovered that directors are increasingly framing their character shots differently.
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Christmas Gift Ideas for the Editor 2025 It’s time once again for my annual Christmas Gift Ideas for the Editor column. This series has been running for 15 years now: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. That’s a lot of gift ideas. For years now, I’ve tried to avoid the obvious items you [...]
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Antigravity A1: the world’s first 8K 360 drone is here A dual-lens 1/1.28-inch sensor system capable of recording 8K30fps, 5.2K60fps, or 4K100fps in full 360 degrees is the heart of the new Antigravity A1 drone, which introduces  a new class of drone: the 360 Drone. Unlike traditional quadcopters,  the A1 relies on a headset-first configuration, where the Vision Goggles are a vital component of the [...]
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The VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Fourth Edition announced The VES Handbook of Visual Effects, Fourth Edition, includes contributions from 95 visual effects experts and will be published on December 18, 2025 from Routledge. With the Fourth Edition, the VES Handbook of Visual Effects remains the definitive guide for industry professionals, packed with comprehensive new content that covers today’s essential techniques, best practices, and [...]
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‘The Abandons’ Review: Kurt Sutter’s Dumped Netflix Western Is a Badly Distilled Family Drama Sutter reportedly left the Western he created with three weeks left in the production over creative differences with Netflix. What's left to watch — a slipshod, superficial drama — reflects an absent voice that feels all too common in the streaming era.
https://www.indiewire.com/crit....icism/shows/the-aban