Author: Jan Sørup

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Jan Sørup

Jan Sørup is an indie filmmaker, videographer, and photographer from Denmark. He owns FilmDaft.com and the Danish company Apertura, which produces video content for big companies in Denmark and Scandinavia. Jan has a background in music, has drawn webcomics, and is a former lecturer at the University of Copenhagen.

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Genres & Styles

What Are Giallo Films? Definition, History & Key Examples

by Jan Sørup June 20, 2019 0

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat are Giallo films? Definition & Meaning Giallo films are a genre of Italian cinema that mixes mystery, horror, and thriller elements,... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What Is a Coming-of-Age Movie? Definition Themes & Film Examples

by Jan Sørup June 19, 2019 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is A coming-of-age movie? Definition & Meaning A coming-of-age movie is a film that follows a young character’s transition from... Read more.

Art Styles, Genres & Styles, Visual Composition

What Is a Graphic Novel? Definition & Film Adaptations

by Jan Sørup June 19, 2019 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is a graphic novel? Definition & Meaning A graphic novel is a long-form narrative that tells a complete story using both text and... Read more.

Film Theory, Plot and Structure

What Is a Movie Spoiler? Full Breakdown with Examples

by Jan Sørup June 19, 2019 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is A movie spoiler? Definition & Meaning A movie spoiler is any detail that reveals key plot points, twists, or the ending of a... Read more.

Genres & Styles, Film History, Movements & World Cinema

What Is Blue Comedy? Definition, Films & Examples

by Jan Sørup June 19, 2019 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Blue comedy? Definition & Meaning Blue comedy is a type of humor that uses explicit language, sexual content, profanity, or... Read more.

Genres & Styles, Film History, Movements & World Cinema

What Is Slapstick Comedy? From Chaplin to Mr. Bean

by Jan Sørup June 19, 2019 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Slapstick comedy? Definition & Meaning Slapstick comedy is a form of physical humor built around exaggerated movement, comic... Read more.

Visual Composition, Art Styles

What Is Scale in Art? Definition, Types & Famous Examples

by Jan Sørup June 18, 2019 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Scale in art? Definition & Meaning Scale in art is the size of an object in relation to another object or to its environment.... Read more.

Visual Composition, Art Styles

What Is Simplicity in Art? Definition, Techniques & Examples

by Jan Sørup June 18, 2019 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is Simplicity in art? Definition & Meaning Simplicity in art is the deliberate removal of unnecessary elements in order to focus... Read more.

Visual Composition, Art Styles

What Is Contrast in Art? Definition & Examples Explained

by Jan Sørup June 17, 2019 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Contrast in art? Definition & Meaning Contrast in art is the deliberate placement of unlike visual elements side by side (light... Read more.

Think Tank Logistics Manager 30 featured review

Video Gear & Kits

Hands-On Review: Think Tank Logistics Manager 30

by Jan Sørup June 17, 2019 3

Reading Time: 8 minutesSometimes it’s the most boring thing you buy, which gives you the most satisfaction. The Think Tank Logistics Manager 30 is one of... Read more.