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Pitter-patter of Happy IT Feet for Animal Logic

Pitter-patter of Happy IT Feet for Animal Logic There is a lot of money to be made in film. With Hollywood blockbusters demanding extravagant scenes which are impossible to shoot in real life and animated films proving big box office, the digital visual effects industry has been booming in recent years. Read more on ARNnet … [Read more...]

What classifies a short film to be a live action short film?

Question by Conor Batson: What classifies a short film to be a live action short film? I am an aspiring indie film director hoping to eventually become non-independent. I am familiar with a large array of classifications, but I'm not exactly clear on what classifies this category. Does live action just mean a normal short, or does it mean the short has action sequences?? Can anyone help?? Best answer: Answer by Mark GNo animation. Live … [Read more...]

The Elements of Modern Motion Graphics

by The U.S. National Archives The Elements of Modern Motion Graphics Creating motion graphics is often the synergy of many different applications and skill sets. In addition to a good sense of design, an artist involved in modern motion graphics needs to have knowledge of four major areas: bitmap graphics, vector graphics, 3D graphics and compositing software. Bitmap graphics, also referred to as pixel-based graphics, is … [Read more...]

NIN – Closer – Nine Inch Nails Video

This is a music video to the song "Closer" by NIN, produced while attending films school at USC about 15 years ago. The guys in the video are the members of Subversion, a local San Diego band in 1996. I was 17 years old, and enrolled in USC's Music Video Production course. The assignment was to produce (direct, shoot, and edit) a single music video over the duration of the semester. Out of complete passion for film production, I knew that one … [Read more...]

Maker of Manic Robot-Drummer Video Shares the Code

Maker of Manic Robot-Drummer Video Shares the Code Mike Winkelmann is being too modest when he explains on his website that he "makes a variety of art crap across a variety of media. Some of it is OK, but a lot of it kind of blows ass." Judging from the ingenious robotic hip-hop contraption seen in his "Instrumental Video Nine," Winkelmann's work is in fact capable of blowing minds instead. Read more on Wired News Q! Film Festival: Something … [Read more...]

Q&A: Can anyone recommend any good documentaries about phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder?

by Nick Sherman Question by Justyne W: Can anyone recommend any good documentaries about phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder? I teach a high school psychology class and I want to show my students documentaries about phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I've been having trouble finding any, though. Can anyone suggest any documentaries or programs available on DVD that are about phobias or OCD? Best answer: Answer by … [Read more...]

Directing Asia: “The ASEAN Cinematic Challenge” Part 1

Deliberately employing popular cinematic devices positions the Southeast Asian films in the lack of commercial hot films from Hollywood, Hong Kong, Korea & Japan. They adopt popular drama or product and infuse local elements. Showing a film clip as example. For more Videos of NLB events visit gomedia.nlb.gov.sg our graduation projects' documentary , the Arab Israeli conflict ,cultural view, history,education,Palestinian … [Read more...]

For Tony Danza, teaching is an emotional experience

For Tony Danza, teaching is an emotional experience When the actor got his chance to help students, he persisted despite self-doubt. His tears and triumphs are documented in a reality series. Tony Danza arrives at Taverna Tony in Malibu, one of his favorite spots, and he's moving fast. Casually dressed in a Northeast High School shirt and jeans and sporting a bit of stubble, Danza carries a large black scrapbook in his arms. Read more on Hartford … [Read more...]

Need advice on whether I should take this acting job or not?

Question by hollyw00d_87: Need advice on whether I should take this acting job or not? Ok..I have theatre experience but I am trying to get some film experience and recently a director for an independent film wanted to cast me in his movie..Thing is, I watched some of the other stuff he has done and it makes me wonder what kind of experience he has because its very cheesy with extremely bad dialogue and he also casts actors who absolutely cannot … [Read more...]