• Colour grading in "The Polar Express" - Creating Winter Magic | Mark Murphy Director
    Dec 10 2024

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    As a filmmaker and cinematography enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by how colour grading can transform the emotional landscape of a film. Today, I want to delve into the masterful colour grading work in "The Polar Express" (2004), a film that revolutionised the way we think about creating winter atmospheres in animated features.

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins
  • Storyboarding and Shot Lists - Essential Pre-production Planning for Directors | Mark Murphy Director
    Dec 10 2024

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/
    As a seasoned movie director and passionate cinephile, I can't stress enough the importance of thorough pre-production planning. Today, we'll dive into two crucial tools that every director should master: storyboarding and shot lists.

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins
  • The Resurgence of Practical Effects - A Return to Classic Filmmaking Techniques | Mark Murphy Director
    Nov 14 2024

    As a filmmaker and cinephile, I've always been fascinated by the magic of practical effects. In recent years, we've witnessed a remarkable resurgence of these classic techniques, breathing new life into modern cinema. Let's explore this exciting trend and its impact on the industry.

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins
  • Genre-bending films - How directors are pushing boundaries and redefining categories | Mark Murphy Director
    Nov 14 2024

    As a seasoned movie director and film enthusiast, I've witnessed firsthand the evolution of cinema. Today, I want to delve into one of the most exciting trends in modern filmmaking: genre-bending. These innovative films are reshaping our understanding of traditional movie categories and pushing the boundaries of storytelling.



    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins
  • Family-Friendly Halloween Films - A Guide for Parents and Kids | Mark Murphy Director
    Oct 4 2024

    As a seasoned movie director and avid cinephile, I've had the pleasure of experiencing a wide array of Halloween films throughout my career.


    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins
  • Top 10 Classic Halloween Movies Every Film Buff Should Watch | Mark Murphy Director
    Oct 4 2024

    As a seasoned movie director and passionate cinephile, I've curated a list of the top 10 classic Halloween movies that every true film buff should have on their watchlist.

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

    Website: https://markmurphydirector.co.uk/

    An award winning director, writer and producer with over 20 years of experience.

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    3 mins