Author: Grant Harvey

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Grant Harvey

Grant Harvey is a freelance writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. When he’s not working on his own feature-length screenplays and television pilots, Grant uses his passion and experience in film and videography to help others learn the tools, strategies, and equipment needed to create high-quality videos as a filmmaker of any skill level.

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Plot and Structure

What is a Story Arc in Film? The Three-Act Structure Explained

by Grant Harvey October 14, 2020 0

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhat is a Story Arc? Definition & Meaning A story arc is a narrative structure that shapes how a story unfolds. The most common story... Read more.

Casting

Where to Find Actors for Film Projects

by Grant Harvey October 5, 2020 5

Reading Time: 7 minutesYou’ve written the script, you’ve got the perfect crew assembled, and you’re ready to film your next project. There’s just one problem... Read more.

Post-Production

What Are Lower Thirds? Definition & Examples

by Grant Harvey September 21, 2020 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat are Lower thirds ? Definition & Meaning Lower thirds are the graphical overlays used in the bottom third of a television screen... Read more.

Dialogue

What is Verbal Irony? Definition, Examples & How To Use It

by Grant Harvey September 14, 2020 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesVerbal irony Definition & Meaning Verbal irony in film is when someone says the opposite of what they mean. Verbal irony in dialogue... Read more.

Writing Techniques

What is Situational Irony? Definition, Examples & How To Use It

by Grant Harvey September 14, 2020 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Situational irony? Definition & Meaning Situational irony in a movie is when someone does something opposite of what we expected... Read more.

Writing Techniques

What is Dramatic Irony in Film? Definition, Examples & How To Use It

by Grant Harvey September 14, 2020 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Dramatic irony? Definition & Meaning Dramatic irony in film is the existence of information presented to us as the audience... Read more.

Writing Techniques

What is Irony in Film? And How To Use It in a Screenplay

by Grant Harvey September 14, 2020 0

Reading Time: 12 minutesOverview Definition: Irony is when a moment carries two meanings at once: what a character believes on the surface, and what the story... Read more.

Location Scouting

Smart Location Scouting Tips Every Filmmaker Should Know

by Grant Harvey September 4, 2020 0

Reading Time: 10 minutesOne of the most critical elements of any film shoot, be it commercial or narrative, is the location where you are filming. Locations... Read more.

The Kuleshov Effect example with Alfred Hitchcock

Film Theory

What is the Kuleshov Effect? Film Theory Explained

by Grant Harvey August 28, 2020 0

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is The Kuleshov Effect? Definition & Meaning The Kuleshov Effect shows how meaning comes from putting two shots together. On their... Read more.

Screenwriting Resources

Where to Find and Read Hollywood Screenplays For Free

by Grant Harvey August 27, 2020 2

Reading Time: 5 minutesAny aspiring writer knows it’s not enough to watch as many movies as possible – you must read as many screenplays as possible. But... Read more.