FILM SCHOOL IN TWO PARTS
While the title might seem an over-simplification, here's nearly a hour long documentary on the making of Matchstick Men with Nicolas Cage. In my estimation it's required viewing for anyone seeking to understand the complete process of filmmaking.
Follow renowned director Ridley Scott from pre-production, to casting, location scouting, costuming, and production.
This is a gem of an upload, well worth saving to your drive. I have.
Part 1
Part 2
THE SOUND AND MUSIC OF THE DARK NIGHT RISES
For me, just hearing and watching Hans Zimmer (the Miami Vice composer) was the greatest thrill. The man's a legend:
The Lion King
Driving Miss Daisy
Rain Man
Crimson Tide
Gladiator
The Last Samurai
Inception
And yes, The Buggles (he's playing keys in MTV's first video!)
Soak it up.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO DIGITALLY RESTORE A FILM?
As part of Universal's 100th Anniversary celebration, 13 of its classic films are being re-released after undergoing meticulous, frame-by-frame restoration. Here's a featurette on the months of labor and love that went into restoring Jaws.
WHO DOES WHAT ON A FILM SET?
Follow the Nerdwriter as he takes you on a tour around an independent film set, describing the parts everyone plays in creating a film.
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FILMMAKING: IT’S ABOUT STORY AND STYLE
An article on my Studio and vision was recently published in the paper. As of this posting the online version of that article(http://www.chronicleonline.com/content/lights-camera-action) has one anonymous response. While I'll refrain from a pointless direct counter (though I'll gladly chip in for counseling if anyone would like to join me) I found one comment of particular interest.
I honestly don't recall mentioning cell phones during the interview, nor could I quote how many views YouTube had in 2011. But a good writer researches and rounds out a story. This was masterfully done by Nancy Kennedy in my opinion.
But I'll still stand by what was written, cause it's true and I agree. No matter the medium, filmmaking is about telling a story. And great cinematography is independent of what it was shot on. Heck, up until recently all I had was a standard definition Flip. But as I've also been quoted as having said, "When life hands you a Flip, keep shooting."
So with great fanfare, I present five outstanding films shot entirely on cell phones. Proof positive that blanket statements about YouTube videos are fool's talk. And I'll gladly play the local yokel if that's my part in this dance. Heck, I've drummed in drag before (Cabaret). Yokel's easy.
TED: THE BEAR FACTS
This took some time to come to terms with posting. It's definitely content of a certain nature, but the fascination of the process and workflow, and how the shots were achieved ruled out over the potential of offending anyone.
Watch, listen, read, learn and enjoy. Real cool stuff.
SEE, HEAR AND READ FULL STORY HERE
SUBTLETIES OF THE SLATE: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
There's more to slating a scene than one might think.
And here are some fun, behind-the-scenes compilations.
HOW A CCD WORKS
Not that you've ever wondered, but here's Bill the Engineer Guy explaining in great detail how our digital images are captured to memory.
Listen up, there's a test.