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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Film Theory

What is Anachronism? Meaning & Examples from Film

by Jan Sørup April 20, 2024 0

Reading Time: 11 minutesOverview Definition: Anachronism is a detail that belongs to the wrong time period within a story’s setting. What you’ve seen before:... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What is Film Noir? Definition and Examples

by Jan Sørup April 19, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesFilm noir Definition & Meaning Film noir (“Black Film”) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood... Read more.

Production Design, VFX

The Cyclorama Infinite Screen. Definition & Use Cases in Video

by Jan Sørup April 19, 2024 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is a cyclorama? Definition & Meaning A cyclorama, or cyc wall, is a backdrop used in studios to create a clean, distraction-free... Read more.

Film Theory

What is Auteur Theory? Definition, Meaning & Examples

by Jan Sørup April 18, 2024 0

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is Auteur Theory? Definition & Meaning Auteur theory is the idea that a film’s director is like its main author (or “auteur”).... Read more.

Film Theory

From Homage to Plagiarism: Artistic Interpretations in Film

by Jan Sørup April 17, 2024 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesFilmmakers often try to honor filmmakers before them in many ways. From the subtle inclusion of an Easter egg as a nod to a director colleague... Read more.

Film History, Movements & World Cinema

German Expressionism in Film 101: A Comprehensive Overview

by Jan Sørup April 17, 2024 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is German Expressionism? Definition & Meaning German Expressionism was an early 20th-century cultural movement in the arts, including... Read more.

Film History, Movements & World Cinema

The Hollywood Blacklist: Dark Echoes of the Silver Screen

by Jan Sørup April 16, 2024 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesHollywood Blacklist Definition & Meaning The Hollywood Blacklist was a period in the history of the American film industry during the... Read more.

Sound Design

What is Mickey Mousing in Film? Meaning and Examples.

by Jan Sørup April 15, 2024 0

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Mickey Mousing? Definition & Meaning “Mickey Mousing” is a technique used in film and animation that tightly synchronizes... Read more.

Genres & Styles

Steampunk: The Science Fiction of a Future that Never Happened.

by Jan Sørup April 14, 2024 0

Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat is Steampunk? Definition & Meaning Steampunk is a science fiction genre that blends technology and aesthetic designs inspired by... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What is Cyberpunk in Film? Definition and Examples

by Jan Sørup April 13, 2024 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is Cyberpunk? Definition & Meaning Cyberpunk is a science fiction genre set in a dystopian future focused on “high tech and... Read more.