Why I’m Going to Miss Film

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For the first time in probably four years, I actually worked with–and handled–film today. It hit me that this project may be my last chance ever to work with this medium, and that makes me a bit sad. I've written before about how I'm helping shoot a “modern” silent film with a bunch of film […]

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After Effects Lately #2

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Here’s the latest from this month in assorted After Effects tutorials, tips, and scripts & plug-ins new and old. Plexus version 2 was released, and looks to be a must-have upgrade. It’s a unique plug-in that can create stuff reminiscent of Yanobox Nodes, Trapcode Form and Mir, and more. New features like 3D Beams, text labels, and sprites […]

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Music video editor switches to Adobe Premiere Pro for Red Hot Chili Peppers video

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Brendan's Death Song,” and the accompanying music video directed by Marc Klasfield are a fitting tribute to a friend of the band and icon to the music scene, Brendan Mullen. The song is part of the Chili Peppers' latest album, I'm with You. Editor Bill Yukich of Sunset Edit in […]

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Sony F65 Camera Used in the Production Of Anti-Bullying Film “Sticks and Stones”

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“Sticks & Stones” is an inspiring short film about Sam, a 12-year-old boy who is deemed “different” by the children at his school. A talented artist, he is relentlessly bullied by his classmates. With thoughts of suicide and no friends to turn to, he withdraws to his art for solace. As a last resort he […]

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Is the term “short film” an anachronism when it’s shot on video?

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I first covered the term “anachronism” back in 2009 when I published Beware the attack of the anachronisms!. Now that I just published Panasonic GH3: Behind the scenes of Genesis, with Philip Bloom, I am asking myself whether we should consider the term “short film” as anachronistic when the piece is shot on video. Ahead […]

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Panasonic GH3: Behind the scenes of Genesis, with Philip Bloom

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Philip Bloom is the director of photography of the short film Genesis, which is being shot with the new Panasonic GH3 camera. Genesis is being directed, filmed and edited by Mick Jones. Philip Bloom created the behind the scenes video which you’ll see ahead. The behind the scenes video was actually shot with the GH2, […]

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CineFlow Expo Event in Nashville TN Tuesday October 2nd

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If you are in our around the Nashville Tennessee area this coming Tuesday, October 2nd and have some time between 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm then you might be interested in the CineFlow Digital Media Expo. It’s being presented by our friends at CineSys and Quantum. It looks like a mini NAB with an afternoon […]

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Subtle Artistry In All-New Animated Canvases Collection

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Digital Juice® has announced the release of Animated Canvases™ Collection 09: Clear Visions, available as either an Instant Download or boxed DVD product. Animated Canvases are subtle background animations that are designed to be the foundation for any video or motion graphics project. In the new Animated Canvases™ Collection 09: Clear Visions, video editors and […]

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Company 3® Colors Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie with DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design today announced that Company 3’s London based office has used DaVinci Resolve for color grading Walt Disney’s new 3D animated stop motion feature, Frankenweenie. From creative genius Tim Burton, the film tells a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his dog, Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of […]

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