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?
.RON TAYLOR, CONSERVATIONALIST, DIES AT 78
SYDNEY (AP) — Ron Taylor, a beloved Australian marine conservationist who helped film some of the terrifying underwater footage used in the classic shark thriller "Jaws," has died after a long battle with cancer, a close family friend said Monday. He was 78.
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Our thoughts are with Valerie.
Australian Newscast @ Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/shark-expert-ron-taylor-dies-30545134.html
Ron & Valerie reflecting on Jaws
And there's good BTS in this article:
http://news.yahoo.com/shark-expert-ron-taylor-dies-helped-jaws-034137356.html
A CONVERSATION WITH MY 12 YEAR OLD SELF
While the expression "you can't make stuff like this up" is certainly true, the phrase "you could never plan something as cool as this" is equally valid.
Jeremiah actually recorded himself at age 10 — then again at 12, having a conversation with his two-year-younger self. But it wasn't until decades later that he brought the [12-year-old] footage out of storage and reworked it into the viral sensation it's become.
And while some decry this as pure fabrication, there's no denying the brilliance in its concept and execution. Jeremiah McDonald has indeed experienced success and recognition as a filmmaker.
Denounce that.
IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS ART
Art Clokey was an early pioneer of stop motion clay animation. His 1953 experimental student film, Gumbasia, gave birth to Gumby, which debuted on the Howdy Doody Show in 1956. Art was also the creator of Davey and Goliath.
Here's a clip from the 72 minute documentary, Gumby Dharma
Next we have Art's experimental animation, Gumbasia
Again, from the documentary, here is Art discussing Gumbasia
And for the die-hard who always wants more, here's a series of archived interviews with Art Clokey