Nick LaRovereOct 10, 20218 minBehind the ScenesHow Occulus Films Was BornFYI: I did not know what I was getting into when I wrote this. It all started with me and my bro. The usual intro for our company goes...
Nick LaRovereApr 13, 20203 minBehind the ScenesHow to Use Color & Light to Set the Tone in Your FilmCompare this to a short film shot by a pro on DSLR (DP Shane Hurlbut): The difference between these two images is partially skill, but...
Nick LaRovereSep 15, 20194 minBehind the ScenesHow to Use Shot Sizes & Camera Angles: 4 Ways They Affect PerspectiveHow do you pick your shot sizes and camera angles? Are you picking what looks cool? Are you picking what is easiest or most practical?...
Nick LaRovereJul 21, 20194 minBehind the ScenesA Breakdown of Why the First & Last Images of a Scene MatterStart and end with the images you want your audience to remember. I’ve told people (inspired by the advice I’ve read) that they should...
Nick LaRovereFeb 18, 20191 minBehind the ScenesOur Story Featured on Voyage PhoenixIt's always great to be able to share our story. In this written interview, I share some of our challenges and triumphs during our video...
Nick LaRovereMay 18, 20188 minBehind the ScenesWorldbuilding: Icons & Big Ideas (What All Prominent Fiction Has in Common)Worldbuilding is a process vital to the creation of good fiction. Worldbuilding is something I’ve thought a lot about over the past...