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Monthly Archives: July 2012

SUBTLETIES OF THE SLATE: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

There's more to slating a scene than one might think.

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And here are some fun, behind-the-scenes compilations.




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REST IN PEACE ANDY GRIFFITH

Though well known for his legal drama, Matlock, Andy Griffith will always be endearingly connected with the show that touched a generation with pure, simple family values.

Through 8 seasons and 249 episodes, The Andy Griffith Show serves as a great cinematic reference. It shows how powerfully you can connect with an audience in black and white, using just one camera.

Sheriff Taylor joins most of the cast who've now passed. Surviving cast members of The Andy Griffith Show are:

Ron Howard (Opie Taylor), Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle), Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), Elinor Donahue (Ellie Walker), Ken Berry (Sam Jones) and Jack Burns (Warren Ferguson, Barney's replacement).

Here's an interview Matt Lauer had with Don Knotts & Andy Griffith on The Today Show, March 4, 1996.



 

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AFTER EFFECTS FIREWORKS TUTORIAL

Happy Fourth of July everyone. Here's a holiday specific, fun effect.

There are lots of fireworks tutorials out there, but I liked how this lad handled it. For those who know After Effects it's a great get-in-and-get-it-done tut.

For those who don't, don't get caught up with what he's doing. Just watch and enjoy the transformation from particles to the effect he's going for. See how everything's done with purpose. The kid knows his stuff.

Part 1

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