Share I am a little bit late on the scene as regards Jeffrey’s and Brian’s exchange about 3D but owing to a busy schedule I just managed to catch Avatar a few days ago. I have to say I find merit in what Brian says about the 3D in Avatar saving it from a story [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Hugo Cabret and other Books for Better Storyboarding
February 23, 2010 – 6:55 pm
Share My experience as an illustrator of children’s picture books has taught me more than you might think about cinematic storytelling. To effectively tell a story using pictures, one must consider placement and scale as well as flow from one page or shot to the next. Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded for outstanding [...]
Green Film Guides: A List of Links
February 18, 2010 – 2:58 pm
If you’re going to tackle making an eco-friendly film yourself, it’s best to start reading up. To make the research process a little less daunting, I’ve compiled a list of resources from general guides on sustainable filmmaking, to state specific information.
3D? Or not 3D? What about 5D? Or 7D?
February 9, 2010 – 2:32 am
Share The world is a flutter with news of the killer smash hit wonder film: Avatar. Oh, the 3D FX and all the cool technology and such. It’d be neat to get a hold of one of them 3D cameras. Well, hold on a second there… I don’t have the budget for a Cameron — [...]
Behind the Scenes of a Green Film
February 7, 2010 – 11:07 pm
The 2009 film Away We Go demonstrates to the film industry and viewers how they filmed green (and paved the way for others to do the same).
The Green Film Correspondent: An Introduction
February 1, 2010 – 11:45 am
Filmmakers have a lot to worry about … And now they’re also supposed to think about saving the environment along the way?