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.
FILM ACADEMY MAKES HAIRSTYLING ELIGIBLE FOR OSCAR
Grandma and mom would've appreciated this. They owned and managed salons their entire lives, from NY to here in Florida. Mom opened the first nail salon in Ocala back in '79.
BOOTHS & BODIES: THE LIFE AND WORK OF ANYTHONY VIZZARI
An excellent short documentary by Philip Bloom, DP and DSLR pioneer.
2012 VIMEO FILM FESTIVAL WINNERS
Set some time aside, and prepare yourself for some incredible work by this year's winning filmmakers.
Grand Prize – Symmetry by Everynone
http://vimeo.com/22564317
Remix Category – Rear Window Timelapse by Jeff Desom
http://vimeo.com/37120554
Animation Category – Umbra (HD – 2010) by Malcomb Sutherland
http://vimeo.com/14844291
Music Video Category – Manchester Orchestra – "Simple Math" by DANIELS
http://vimeo.com/22379296
Documentary Category – Amar (all great achievements require time) by Pilgrim Films
http://vimeo.com/19890458
Captured Category – SWEATSHOPPE Video Painting Europe by SWEATSHOPPE
http://vimeo.com/39765217
Experimental Category – Prie Dieu by Cokau
http://vimeo.com/36864714
Fashion Category – Mulberry 'Skirt' by Academy Plus (A+)
http://vimeo.com/32564476
Narrative Category – Blinky by Ruairi Robinson
http://vimeo.com/21216091
Action Sports Category – DARK SIDE OF THE LENS by Astray Films
http://vimeo.com/14074949
Advertising Category – K-Swiss – Kenny Powers MFCEO by Caviar
http://vimeo.com/43423014
Series Category – Often Awesome The Series by All Aces Media
http://vimeo.com/35311255
Motion Graphics Category – A History Of The Title Sequence by jurjen versteeg
http://vimeo.com/26278283
LEGENDARY, EARLY DISNEY DESIGNER, STAN JOLLEY DIES AT 86
Stan Jolley, one of the art directors who designed Disneyland, went on to become an art director and production designer for TV and movies. He was an art director for such series as Mr. Ed, Land of the Giants, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, and the pilot for Get Smart.
He also designed Walt's studio office set for Walt Disney Presents.
KODAK GALLERY – LIVE FOREVER
No archive of noteworthy posts related to the recorded image would ever be complete without this homage to Kodak's history. Here's the full version of their 2005 commercial, Live Forever.
Have tissues at hand.
TERRY GILLIAM: MONTY PYTHON ANIMATOR
Enjoy a bit of animation history. Pioneer and legendary animator Terry Gilliam describing the process used to create the epic animations for Monty Python's Flying Circus. It was a laborius, painstaking effort by today's standards, with the tools we now have. That's what makes this so interesting; the hands-on-every-detail aspect.
What a delight to hear Terry refer to it as "the quickest and easiest form of animation I know."
It's also interesting to note how plasticine animation has not only survived but thrived over time, where traditional cutout animation seems to have come and gone in a Flash.
MISTER ROGERS REMIX
Here's a video deserving viral fame. Fred Rogers' wisdom is a beacon of encouragement and enlightenment, even through this playful mashup. There's always something wonderfully important to be learned in his Neighborhood.
"You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind…It's good to be curious about many things."
A national treasure, his vision and voice rise above the oft maligned musical medium with which this film was produced. Say what you wish about Autotune, Mister Rogers rocks it with dignity and style.
Substance transcends gimmickry any day of the week. Ain't that right, Rebecca?
"You can think about things that make believe. All you have to do is think, and they'll grow."
RYAN SHECKLER CRUSHES IT IN MANHATTAN
Skaters have always been keen to the power of video and have produced some of the most dynamic work ever. The skill with which they shoot and the style of their edits hardly ever disappoints.
But this takes the art form to an epic level. It's poetry in motion.
Watch as an incredible idea is executed in perfect harmony with a real slick edit. There's some serious skill at work here, both on the decks and in the suite.
GOOGLE DOODLE CELEBRATES THE FIRST DRIVE-IN THEATER
An animated doodle graced Google's home page today, marking the 79th anniversary of the first drive-in theater. For those who haven't seen it, enjoy.
