THE UNDERWATER REALM: PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
A good look at the considerations that come with filming under water.
WORLD’S FASTEST ANIMAL / WORLD’S FASTEST DOLLY SHOT
Remarkable achievement. Stunning results.
Be sure and watch the behind the scenes, below the feature.
EVOLUTION OF THE JURRASIC PARK RAPTOR SUIT
John Rosengrant, one of the two actors inside the suits, narrates this behind-the-scenes look at their development. As you see, not everything in the movie was digitally created.
YOUTUBE TO CINEMA FOR STEPHAN ZLOTESCU
Written and directed by Stephan, with original music by J-Punch, his concept is already being asked for by fans as a web series, feature and game.
I see all three happening. Here's the movie deal in the making:
WEIRD AL’S ‘BOB’ ANIMATED BY OLIVER SMITH
This is a piece to study. It's kinetic type to the Nth degree; an absolute mastery of the medium.
Incredible concept. Unreal execution.
Enjoy.
DRIVE-BY SHOOTING: USING YOUR CAR TO MAKE BETTER VIDEOS
Need a dolly or tracking shot? Sometimes the simplicity of a slow moving vehicle is all you need.
ILM: CREATING THE IMPOSSIBLE
Watch the story of the groundbreaking movie that gave birth to the pioneering studio, which ushered in a new era of filmmaking that to this day owes its roots to a visionary leader and team of dedicated artists and technicians who dreamed and created the unimaginable.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
HOW BENJAMIN BUTTON GOT HIS FACE
Nothing compares to a TED talk. They're remarkable and fascinating.
Here's Ed Ulbrich, from Digital Domain, explaining the technology behind the digital creation of Brad Pitt's head for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
LIGHTING: GOING WITH WHAT YOU’VE GOT
Hollywood Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut's blog (http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/) is one of the best out there, and at the top of my list of must-subscribes.
Here's his two-part series on lighting using a mix of available light and off-the-shelf home center equipment. It's a great resource for effectively lighting films in an easily-available, inexpensive way. Shane gives us a look at what's in his kit (right down to stingers) and with that you can begin to build your own as funds allow.
Part One
Part Two
STOP. WATCH. LOVE.
This hits on all cylinders for me, combining nearly every passion and pursuit I identify with. Filmmaking, storytelling, animation, special effects and model railroading. Incredible work by an incredibly dedicated team.