ANIMATION INSPIRATION
For aspiring character animators everywhere (and I include myself on the list) feast your eyes and open your mouths [in awe] over the incredible work of the students at www.AnimationMentor.com
This is one of those places where feature film animators get their start.
WATCH STUDENT SHOWCASE REELS HERE
FREDDIE & BRANDON’S HUMBLE BEGINNING
Freddie and Brandon's first post, from 2006.
"For those about to shoot, we salute you."
PRODUCTION AUDIO
If you're shooting for TV or film you're not wiring everyone with lavs. You're booming a shotgun mic.
Here's an interesting how-and-why-to production.
This was written and directed by Colin Hart for Full Sail University's Digital Audio Production class in the Digital Cinematography program.
TYPE FOR MOTION DESIGN
What Alexander says about having a small stable of type you're familiar with and that works is true for all digital design. But it's especially true for motion design. There are just certain go-to faces that work better than others.
Here's his top 10 list. It's very good. And all the font sets are free if you'd like any you don't have.
JOHN BALDESSARI – A BRIEF HISTORY
A fascinating retrospect of this influential artist, deftly edited and narrated with perfect dry wit by Tom Waits.
Tom Waits. How cool is that?
CINEMATIC STUDIES – OVERHEAD / POV
Courtesy of kogonada on Vimeo, these compilations are excellent highlights of the overhead and point-of-view shots.
WES ANDERSON | FROM ABOVE
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BREAKING BAD | POV
THE ART OF THE TITLE
Opening titles. The story before the story.
They're fantastical journeys in and of themselves, with ever-increasing intricacy and style.
So who started this highly skilled art form that's taken on a life of its own?
Saul Bass, of course.
And if title design interests or fascinates you, here's a site you should bookmark:
‘YOU CAN’T PISS ON HOSPITALITY! I WON’T ALLOW IT!”
A must-see for every aspiring filmmaker. A documentary that crushes every Critics Choice Award and proves there's far more to great art than just following what the textbooks and opinionated movers and shakers have to say.
Honesty. Sincerity. And really caring about the film you're making are all that matter. Let the viewing public — and
history decide if your film is worthy.
And who knows? Maybe that ridiculous, campy feature you're shooting will someday become a cult phenomenon.
Always be true to your craft.
MAURICE SENDAK – June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012
"You have to take the dive. And you do
not know what the results will be."