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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Video Editing & Delivery

How To Edit Video Clips To The Beat Of Music – The Easy Way

by Jan Sørup August 23, 2019 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesKnowing how to edit a video to music and get a good result takes some time and practice. Here are five tips for editing video to music for... Read more.

SLR Magic Variable ND filter on Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 on a GH5 with a SmallRig Cage

Video Gear & Kits

5 Best Variable ND Filters for Video (2024)

by Jan Sørup July 11, 2019 4

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe featured image is of the SLR Magic Variable ND Filter Mark II Choosing the right variable ND filter (VND) is crucial for videographers... Read more.

FilmDaft Short Films

My First Short Film. The Journey. Part 2. The Nuked Drive-In.

by Jan Sørup July 2, 2019 0

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is my second article on my attempt to make my first short film with just a Panasonic GH5. You can read the first episode here. When... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What Is Eurocult Cinema? Definition, Directors & Legacy

by Jan Sørup June 24, 2019 0

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Eurocult cinema? Definition & Meaning Eurocult cinema is a subcategory of European genre films and cult films made mainly between... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What Is a Thriller Movie? Definition, Traits & Classic Examples

by Jan Sørup June 20, 2019 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is A thriller movie? Definition & Meaning A thriller movie is a film genre that builds tension through suspense, high stakes, and... Read more.

Genres & Styles

What Is a Horror Movie? Definition, Subgenres & Examples

by Jan Sørup June 20, 2019 0

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat is A horror movie? Definition & Meaning A horror movie is a film made to scare, disturb, or unsettle the audience using fear, suspense,... Read more.

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.