01 Sunday May 2016
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It’s been some time between updates on our short film ‘My Imaginary Friend’, but we’re pleased to say that we’ve …
18 Thursday Feb 2016
Posted in Cool Stuff, Filmmaking Tips, Uncategorized
So you want to know what that cool car was in that film that you just watched? Maybe you’re looking to find inspiration for one of your own projects and wouldn’t mind featuring a car from one of your favourite films. But what car is it? What year was it made?
The Internet Movie Cars Database has all of these answers covered.
While conducting some research for an upcoming film project, I recently came across this website, and it is pretty handy, indeed. Even if it’s just for some fun, there’s heaps to find from the user maintained community of film and car enthusiasts. It’s basically IMDB for screen used cars.
So head on over and check it out.
– Chris
02 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in Cool Stuff, Filmmaking Tips, My Imaginary Friend
With production really starting to happen on our animated short ‘My Imaginary Friend’, one major consideration has been at what frame rate we will be animating it at.
Working out the balance between the physical workload and a pleasing motion of playback is a delicate choice, but this video I came across on YouTube really explains the subtleties well.
Credit to TechLabratories for the video.
13 Monday Jul 2015
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Whilst researching for a short film we’re working on, I came across this very interesting website that is a great source of information on, but not limited to, Japanese animation and and the behind-the-scenes art books that often accompany them.
They have a large assortment of reviews and previews of these books that can be very helpful when looking for inspiration for your own project.
– Chris
03 Friday Apr 2015
Posted in Filmmaking Tips
If you’re interested in anything to do with special effects, production design, makeup and much more, be sure to check out www.stanwinstonschool.com/.
They have heaps to offer in the form of online video lessons, instructed by some of the most talented artists in the business.
