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Friday, Sep. 24, 2010
Post, VFX & Animation: Challenges Revisited
The contributions of post, visual effects and animation artists to the success of projects can be integral and profound. While some of these artistic and technical accomplishments end up being acknowledged on the awards show circuit in one fashion or another, such recognition doesn't always do full...
Friday, Sep. 24, 2010
Post, Visual Effects & Animation: Metamorphoses--City Becomes Skate Park, Giraffe Goes Miniature
We open on a skateboarder coming across a seemingly normal pedestrian bridge. After pounding his board onto the walkway, the bridge begins to break in a rumbling cloud of dust to form a roll-in for an eight-step drop. As he lands, the ground breaks away to create another stairway and handrail for...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Cinematographers & Cameras: Focus and Clarity
One cinematographer recently wrapped his return to the feature film arena as he enjoyed another long-form collaboration with director David Fincher, for whom he has also shot commercials over the years. Another DP earned an AICP Show honor this year for Best Cinematography and saw his work account...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Texas & The Southwest: Net Gains In Texas; New Mexico Woos Spots, Branded Content; Arizona Hopes To Continue Incentives Program Beyond 2010
The recently announced broadcast network schedules for the upcoming fall season have proven to be especially entertaining for Texas, which will be host to the production of three series: The Chase on NBC and Lonestar on ABC are slated to film in Dallas while My Generation , also on ABC, is set in...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
SHOOT Magazine's Prelude To 50th Anniversary Series: Part VI-Simpson And Jeffrey
To commemorate its 50th anniversary which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues a special series of features in which noted industry executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, the essential dynamics that have endured, and their visions and aspirations for the...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Music & Sound: A Stirring Wake-Up Call
Upon being drafted to serve in the U.S. Army, Irving Berlin wrote a song in 1918 which gave a comic perspective on military life. "Oh! How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" became a hit, eventually making its way into three Broadway shows as well as the film This Is The Army. As the song's title...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Music & Sound Chat Room: Melissa Chester Reflects On "Whole New World"
Melissa Chester grew up in recording studios. Her father is a recording engineer whose work spans advertising, film and records. Her brother is in the business. Her grandfather was a drummer. As a teenager, Melissa interned at assorted music houses, went on to attain a BA in music, and landed a...
Friday, Aug. 20, 2010
Music & Sound: Summer Top Ten Spot Tracks
View the spots and learn more about the companies and people behind the great range of music, sound design and audio post represented in the selections for this Summer's SHOOT Top 10 Spot Tracks Chart. See related article here. SHOOT Top 10 Summer 2010 Spot Tracks Chart Title Music/Sound Audio Post...
Friday, Jul. 16, 2010
Understanding The Importance Of Debits, Not Just Credits, Helps Filmmakers Make Mark
Babson Magazine, the alumni publication of Babson College, recently published the following article that SHOOT thought would be of interest to its readers. Reprinted with permission from Babson Magazine, the article focuses on alumni Stephen Lighthill, Robert Radler, Karen Webb, Fiona Horrigan and...
Friday, Jun. 18, 2010
PRELUDE TO 50TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES: Part VI: Then, Now and Looking Ahead--Lubars, Kamen, Sonnenfeld
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, which comes upon us in December, SHOOT continues its special series of features that will run through 2010 in which noted creatives, executives and artists reflect on the changes they've seen over the decades, as well as the essential dynamics that have endured...