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#Cast  :  @aliaabhatt ,  @varundvn   @aslisona ,  @adityaroykapur @madhuridixitnene   @duttsanjay  , Kunal Kemmu #Director : Abhishek Varman  #Story : A complex love story set during India’s Partition era, where the young Roop (Alia Bhatt) is torn between respect for husband Dev (Aditya Roy Kapur) and her newfound love for Zafar (Varun Dhawan). While their back stories and heart-breaking love saga unfolds, the history of India takes an epic turn, from where there is no coming back #Performance : The biggest highlight of the film is the star-studded cast and thankfully, the performances measure up to the epic ensemble. Alia Bhatt leads the way in a role that showcases vulnerability and strength in equal measure. Varun Dhawan, flaunting his superbly toned, greased body looks great for the part and he shows immense intensity that his conflicted character demands. Another stand-out performance comes from Aditya Roy Kapur who excels in the st...

Tips for Dressing for the Camera! Wear jewel tones near your face The colors near your face will either drain you of life or highlight your best features. There’s a palette of colors that look best on each of us and especially great on video. Ruby red, emerald green and sapphire blue are highly saturated colors, so they don’t appear too bright or too muted against most backgrounds, and they look great with all different skin tones. Be careful with black When it comes to wearing black on camera, it is suggested to avoid black altogether unless you plan on having your makeup done by a professional who can color correct for shadows on the face. Wearing black on camera can make dark circles appear more pronounced, giving you a more tired look. Choose simple fabrics Looking like a disco ball on camera is not always the best style to shoot for (but who are we to judge). Shiny fabrics, especially under bright lights, are usually less than flattering. Thick cottons and matte fabrics, o...

Editing Tips For Film Making Cut Tight  #cutight The best editing technique is to cut tight between scenes without becoming too jumpy. This can be done by taking out unnecessary pauses between actors’ dialogue delivery of lines or sometimes simply tightening the gaps between dialogue sentences through well-placed cutaway scenes. It is a good rule of thumb to start with a cut that is precise from the beginning opposed to starting with a general fist pass then cutting it down from there. Matched Action  #action Matched action is something many editors consider second nature, yet many times there are numerous instances in every film where a continuity issue could have been solved with a simple exercise in matched action editing. As an editor it’s your job is make the cuts that drive the emotion in the scene or move the story along. Choose the best camera angles for each moment. As you look at your footage, your goal is to balance speaker intent with the expectations of th...

Costume design is a powerful storytelling device : They play a pivotal role in the storytelling process, from the size of your shots to the way you dress the set, and one such element you should never ignore or leave to chance is costume design. The way you dress your characters is just as important as how you light your scene or direct your actors. Costumes that communicate : Costumes speak volumes. They can tell audiences where and when something is taking place, who your character is, what's going on in a scene, and what is going on in the story. Costumes give your characters their persona and your story visual depth, so it's not enough to have your actors wear the clothes they came to set with. Take some time to develop the costumes of each character and see how you can communicate story elements with your choices. Make them pop : Another thing you'll want to consider when designing costumes is color, not just of the clothes you'll be using, but of the...