A short clip from Norman C. Bern's HOW TO MAKE A MOVIE seminar. The full series was introduced in early January, covering almost 20 hours of detailed, hands-on information. You can view the entire intro - plus all the details about these essential filmmaking classes - on ReelGrok, the international film community at www.reelgrok.com Video Rating: 0 / 5 Bonus assignment for one of my filmmaking classes, it might show up a … [Read more...]
The Myth of Charter Schools
The Myth of Charter Schools Diane Ravitch Waiting for “Superman” a film directed by Davis Guggenheim There is a clash of ideas occurring in education right now between those who believe that public education is not only a fundamental right but a vital public service, akin to the public provision of police, fire protection, parks and public libraries, and those who believe that the private sector is always superior. Waiting ... Read more on New … [Read more...]
Who will win the Oscars? Do you want to play?
Question by Mindy: Who will win the Oscars? Do you want to play? Rules: You have until 8pm (EST) tonight to make your picks and post your answer on here. The person who gets ALL right, or the most right, will win and get "Best Answer/10 Points." If 2 or more people get ALL right or the same # right, whoever posted their answer FIRST will win. Here are the categories*: 1) Actor Leading 2) Actor Supporting 3) Actress Leading 4) Actress … [Read more...]
Oklahoma State Student Media Festival
The Oklahoma State University College of Education hosted the fourth annual Oklahoma Student Media Festival May 12, 2009, inside Willard Hall on the OSU campus in Stillwater. The purpose of the Oklahoma State Student Media Festival (OKSMF) is to stimulate student interest and involvement in all types of media production. Students from accross the state were invited to submit media projects in a number of categories. A team of education technology … [Read more...]
Lastest Documentary News
Waiting for Super Teachers The educational documentary “Waiting for ‘Superman’” that focuses on the sad state of K-12 education in America generated strong reaction among my students in the community college where I teach. Jeff is one of them. He’s appalled by the statistics.... Read more on New America Media Documentary dissects schools, looks for super heroes Saturday, October 16, 2010 Everybody needs to see Waiting f or "Superman." Not … [Read more...]
What is the best book on digital movie lighting to buy?
by kino-eye Question by Mallory F: What is the best book on digital movie lighting to buy? I want to make movies and I know nothing about lighting. I want to use the digital method of filmmaking. Does anyone know of any good and preferably cheap books I could buy. They don't have to be in perfect condition. Best answer: Answer by Rudy GYou can read these for free: Careers in Television and Video: Lighting Fundamentals and Principles, Part … [Read more...]
Ben Feuer: Director’s Reel 2010
Writer/Director Ben Feuer's 2010 Directing Reel. Narrative, Documentary, Commercial, Industrial. Includes Clips From; PEASANTS: Outfest, Frameline WIDOW'S WALK: Sacramento Film and Music THE PROFESSOR: Best Acting, Shorts on the Rocks And many others! For more, visit atavisionfilms.com Video Rating: 0 / 5 … [Read more...]
Korea film fest honors defector, teen angst dramas
Black cat through the fence Image by lilahpops Taken with my Pentax film SLR and edited using GIMP. This is Lilah, my black British Shorthair cat, having a sticky beak through the fence. I thought the vignette might match hole in the fence. Taken with my film Pentax SLR. Made Explore July 9 2008! Korea film fest honors defector, teen angst dramas South Korean dramas about a struggling defector and teenage angst won the top prizes Friday at … [Read more...]
Ideas for young male actors for my film class?
Question by None: Ideas for young male actors for my film class? I need names of famous young actors. It’s for a film class and we have to make a cast. I have most of the cast but I am missing a few. One of the guy’s I am looking for must be extremely sexy and a bit dangerous looking, not someone huge like Taylor Laughtner or Channing Tatum or anything. Not someone from a reality show and they must be brunette. The other must be a young hot male … [Read more...]
TRAVESTI STREET
TRAVESTI STREET a film by Julien Poulson. Directed by Julien Poulson. Assisted by Elif Erkaya, Deanne and Tansu Dogan. TD Group, Istanbul. Thanks to LGBTT Istanbul. And all particpants for sharing their personal lives with the filmmakers. Tasmanian take on transgender issues - by Şafak Timur ISTANBUL -They are often in the media when they are arrested for prostitution, beaten by a client or police, or worst of all when they are victims of a hate … [Read more...]