THE BIRTH OF THE MOUSE
To varying degrees we all use one. Here's Doug Engelbart demo'ing his invention in 1968.
TV THEME SONGS ON JIMMY FALLON
Super tribute to small screen cinema.
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.
CRAFT SERVICES
Unlike other areas of filmmaking and production there's really no well produced, all-encompassing video on Craft Services. Trust me, I watched dozens for anything worth posting.
The basic rules of thumb are:
1) Shop smart and stay within budget
2) Offer as much variety and healthy choices as possible
3) Include veggies & dip, cereal, fruit, snack bars, some light sweets, water, soda and juice
4) But above all, feed your cast and crew — or else!
I did find one video worth sharing, however, cause honestly this one takes the cake.
Literally.
BROADCAST STANDARDS
Here's a fun little short produced for the Independent Film Channel.
YOU’RE SO COOL – A TRIBUTE TO TONY SCOTT
Not only is this a broad and deep look at Tony Scott's life of work, but start to finish this nine minute film is also evidence of how effectively you can tell a story with any material you're given.
An inspired editor can work magic in incalculable ways.
MAKE YOUR MOVIE
Here's something different (and definitely fascinating) I stumbled upon. It's a look at various aspects of filmmaking. It includes a section on acting and auditioning; a topic I've never seen discussed with regards to filmmaking.
The first part is an excellent perspective on dynamic shooting to allow you greater choices and flexibility in editing. Spot-on and worth paying attention to.
The next section, on acting, was something I really enjoyed watching. It's how I learned and the method I teach. What Margie Haber says is undeniably true. If you want to be a good actor you've got to stop acting.
I'll let you discover the last two segments on editing and making movies yourself. And even though the software and references are dated by now (the Canon XL1…I love it!) the principles are absolutely timeless.
THE FIRST COLOUR MOVING PICTURES
A fascinating look at the restoration of archived film shot by Lee & Turner at the turn of the 20th century. Their color process was widely regarded as a failure by film historians, but the National Media Museum reconstructed the footage in color following the precise method laid out in Lee and Turner's 1899 patent.
PERSPECTIVES FROM WILLIAM MCGREGOR
You don't know him. Yet.
But listen from a different perspective.
More often than not we post perspectives from seasoned personalities. But how about those who are coming up in the industry? How do they see it? And why do they do it?
