Saturday, April 30, 2016
How To Make Money On YouTube
Making money with short films can be a pain in the butt. This was especially difficult when I started my filmmaking career. The reason? Back then, the market for short films was limited. In fact, most short films went to festivals and later faded away in quiet obscurity. But thanks to YouTube...
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Friday, April 29, 2016
Top 3 Reasons You Won’t Make It In Hollywood (And What To Do About It)
In this filmmaking article, we explore the 3 reasons you won't make it in Hollywood (and what to do about it!)
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Woman jailed for Alfie Stone murder
A woman has been jailed for at least 23.5 years for the murder of Alfie Stone.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
How to use still images in a film
Why use still images in a film?
There’s lots of potential for using still images in a film or video. It doesn’t just have to look like a slideshow: you can zoom them, pan them, group them, and even make them look three-dimensional.
1 Crop them
Most editing programs will let you use just part of a still image. The picture size needs to be bigger than the video resolution to avoid ugly ‘jaggies’ when it’s cropped and blown up. Most JPEGs from good modern cameras should be big enough; images you have taken from the Web probably won’t be.
2 Zoom and pan them
Plenty of examples of the effect in this film by Ken Burns himself.
Lots of editing programs will let you zoom and pan your still images. As with cropping, you need to make sure that the pictures are big enough. This technique is usually called the Ken Burns effect, after the American filmmaker who used it to give life and movement to old photos in TV documentaries like The Civil War.
3 Edit them to music or a voiceover
If your editing program let you see ‘audio waveforms’, or better still add ‘beat markers’, you can easily edit your images to a soundtrack. Some programs let you add beat markers from the keyboard, so you can do it ‘on the fly’ by tapping a key in time to the music.
The title sequence of cult sci-fi film Repo Man uses sections from a map edited exactly to the beat of music.
And Chris Marker’s 1960s’ film La Jetée is entirely made up of still images.
4 Green screen them
Shoot your actors or presenters against a green or blue background, then use chromakey to replace the background with your still images in your editing or effects program.
5 Make a grid with them
If your editing program lets you use several video tracks, you can put each picture on a separate video track and resize it, so that when you view the film the images appear in a grid. You can replace the images at different times and, with some programs, you can move them around the screen.
6 Use them to speed up the storytelling
The title sequence of cult sci-fi film Soylent Green uses archive images and music to tell a century’s worth of ‘backstory’ in a couple of minutes.
You can use a set of stills as a quick way to sum up a story, or to show parts of the story that you don’t have the resources to film.
In Tom Tykwer’s film Run Lola Run, still images are used to show things that characters imagine happening.
7 Make them three-dimensional
2.5D demo reel by Adam Eyster.
Remarkable 2.5D effects with archive photos by Miklós Falvay .
You’ll need good skills with editing/motion graphics programs like Photoshop, Motion and After Effects to create effects like these – known as 2.5D or parallax – but they can look stunning.
This tutorial from Ripple Training shows how to do a simple version with just Final Cut Pro X and the affordable Pixelmator photo editing program.
…and a warning
Be very careful about copyright. Pro photographers and big photo libraries can charge a fortune for ‘unauthorised use’. Only use pictures where you have written permission from the copyright holder, you know they are in the public domain, or they have a Creative Commons licence that allows you to use them.
Wordwatch
The technical term for a montage of still images edited to music is kinestasis.
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Sponcer pageMonday, April 25, 2016
Murder charge dropped in case of Daniel Mantina
The case of Daniel Mantina is no longer being treated as a murder.
Man admits murder of Pawel Chwalinski
A man has admitted the murder of Pawel Chwalinski in Tottenham.
Five Filmmaker Success Tactics You Need To Utilize
If you're filmmaker seeking practical filmmaking tips you can use TODAY, I'd like so share some thoughts with you. The world of filmmaking is changing. Producing content is getting cheaper. And distribution outlets are becoming increasingly accessible. While these changes have not fully hit mainstream Hollywood, you can rest assured that it's only a matter of time until the ripple effect has a leveling impact.
The Padcaster Verse case will fit any phone or small tablet
Padcaster make big, solid iPad media cases for filmmaking. They’re popular for serious mobile journalism, but they’re quite heavy and expensive. Their latest Kickstarter project looks great, though, so I’ve just backed it.
The Padcaster Verse will be an adjustable, light polycarbonate case to fit anything from an iPad mini downwards, iPhones and Android devices included. It has twelve threaded holes for mounting accessories, and five cold shoes, so you should be able to mount as many lights or microphones as you need.
So you won’t need to keep buying a new case every time you update your phone. This makes a lot of sense, both for buyers and for Padcaster who won’t have to make a separate model for every kind of device.
The $50 pledge level (only for the first 100, after that it’s $70) get a Verse case. That’s a great deal as RRP will be $99. There are also bigger bundles and training available. They’re expecting to ship in July 2016 if funding is successful.
Padcaster are looking to raise $25k by May 19th 2016 and it looks as if they’re on target.
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The standard iPhone lens is a bit narrow for video. So there are a few accessory lens options. None of them seem to really cut it, though: the four-in-one Olloclip is compact, but quality isn’t that great. Moment lenses look a lot better, but they’re expensive and you either have to glue a mount to your phone, or use their case which only works with their own app.
I’m about to order the Z-Prime lenses from Ztylus. This is a complete kit with metal case, wide and telephoto lenses, magnetic lens caps and a carrier. They’re a direct competitor to the Moment lenses, with the same magnification (0.63 for the wide, 2x for the tele) and also claiming to have the same impressive image resolution. But they work out a lot less expensive, with the complete kit retailing at $149.99 (from April 27th, worldwide shipping is free).
The Z-Prime kit is currently only available for the iPhone 6/6S and 6/6S Plus models.
I’ll post a review when I’ve had the chance to try them out.
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A man has been convicted of the murder of 17 year-old Shaquan Sammy-Plummer.
Friday, April 22, 2016
5 Things Your Film School Degree Wont Teach You
When I was first starting my filmmaking career, I thought long and hard about the prospects of film school. At the time, I figured a degree from one of the top film schools would increase my odds of garnering success. Now, after having worked in the game for awhile, I can honestly tell you that very few people, if any, have asked me where I went to film school.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
How To Make Your Own Film
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Man jailed over deaths of John Down and Karen Reid
A man has been jailed for 19 years for the killings of John Down and Karen Reid.
Lodger guilty of murder of Imelda Molina
A lodger has been convicted of the murder of Imelda Molina.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Dentist detained over death of Zakariyya Islam
A dentist has been detained indefinitely in hospital for stabbing a faith healer to death in Whitechapel.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
How to Break Into The Film Industry
If you’re wondering how to break into the film industry, you’re not alone. Nearly every successful filmmaker has started from nowhere. The problem is, there is a big catch 22 in the industry...
Murder of 20 year-old man in Tooting
A 20 year-old trainee electrician has been stabbed to death in Tooting.
Monday, April 18, 2016
5 tips to get a fashion job
As a fashion illustrator I’m available for commissions from my website’s “Hire Me” tab. This gives companies, designers and individuals the opportunity to get their ideas illustrated by me if they like my work. Yet many young fashion designers use this form there to ask to get hired.
The below examples are all real messages from my mailbox. Of course I won’t share the names of the authors but I feel that discussing why these are not working might help someone get the job they are dreaming of. I hope you’ll learn something new and useful here:
The things that don’t work:
- Please please please please I need this job because my family….”
In the real world is very unlikely to get hired and paid a salary because of a dramatic/sad life story. And the reason is not that the employer is cold-hearted or a bad person. No. The reason is that charity is something different from business. You don’t need to beg for a job. Make them want you! Show the company why does it need what you offer (talent, experience, ideas ).
- “..if you want or need any design or ideas so please contact me”
Let’s put away the fact that I’m an illustrator and the chances to hire someone to draw what I need are minimal. With a message like this you won’t get hired even by companies that actually need a designer.
It just doesn’t work like that. You should point if you’re good at designing lingerie, outwear, sportswear or gowns. You are not genius at all of them & if you’re claiming the opposite chances are you’re just new to designing and not amazing at any of these fields. Know your strengths and offer only what you do best!
- “I’m 14 and I’m a fashion designer…”
No. Sketching beautiful dresses does not make you a designer. You might have the talent to be one of top designers in the world but not before you know how to sew, how to make basic patterns, the structure of a suit, have knowledge in costume history, textiles, production process, fitting, experience in working with clients. It is good to have confidence but is should be backed with something.
Do you have a collection in stores? Any runways? A portfolio? A degree in fashion design?
- ..my wish is to find where l can sell myart or to join u pliZ hellp to make my dream true”
When you apply for a job you don’t use emojis. You check your grammar and spelling. You avoid slang words. You don’t sign with “xoxoxox”
Writing an email to someone you expect to hire you is not like you’re chatting on Facebook with your friends. Even if the person is friendly this does not make you friends. It’s still business.
- I want to be a fashion designer. Please help!
Yes, this is a real message from my mailbox and this was all of it. Instead of stating that’s wrong with this email I will just suggest how a decent first email looks like:
How to make it better:
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- Well…start with introducing yourself! What’s your name, age and location.
- Write why you want to be a fashion designer – your mother inspired you, you were told you look stylish on everyday basis….anything that is true and not meaningless as “I have passion for fashion“.
- Then briefly describe your education and experience. Any skills that are making you better at your job ( maybe you’ve had a photography class. Maybe you’re just a nerdy person with a lot of interests and knowledge in fashion? )
- Then say what is it that you’re doing best – Shoes? Jewelry? Dresses? Sportswear?
- How your skills will help your employer. Why they would be interested in having you in their team?- you work fast, you’re a team player, you know the market and all current trends?
- A link to your portfolio. You do have one, right? The company needs to see your work and make sure you have what they need. Your words are not enough.
- Add your contact information: a phone number, an email. Most professionals have a linkedin profile – include a link to your profile as well where the employer will be able to see your experience and recommendations.
- Check your spelling and click send
This does not guarantee you’ll get the job but at least you will be taken seriously. Put some effort in your emails and try to imagine what it looks from the other side. Stay positive and believe in your success!
Love,
Teya
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Friday, April 15, 2016
How to draw crocodile skin
Crocodile skin is definitely one of the most high fashion textures you can use in your fashion sketches. In this tutorial you will learn an easy technique to draw crocodile skin that will help you bring class extravagance to your collections. Use it for bags, shoes, belts and why not even for clothes. Enjoy!
Step 1: Draw the outlines
No matter if you’re drawing clothes or accessories you should always start with clean outlines. Draw a bag or download the bag template used in this tutorial.
Step 2: Base color
Next add the base color of the bag. Usually crocodile skin is dark green or a brownish shade but if you feel creative you’re welcome to experiment with pink, purple, blue shades…
Color the metal parts in a different color.
Step 3: Color variation
Plain green would not only be boring but also not realistic. Take pastels or color pencils and bring some color variation to your illustration. Don’t overdo it.
Tip: Try to separate the different plans of the bag. The front from the side. The handles from the body. Work slowly section by section.
Step 4: Draw the shadows
Grab a darker shade of your base color and add some shading. Think of all the parts that are over another part. Everywhere you have overlapping there will be a cast shadow. Pay attention to the tag and the handles.
Step 5: Big guidelines
Crocodile skin is divided in two areas – big particles and small particles. In this step we will set where each area will take place.
Use parallel lines that are not perfectly straight nor perfectly parallel to each other to cover the side. Make sure you leave areas where there are no lines.
Step 6: Drawing the big particles
Draw rectangles with curved edges in-between the “parallel” lines. Notice that the rows vary in height.
Tip: Try to place the rectangles aligned.
Step 7: Small guidelines
Draw vertical guidelines for the small particles.
Step 8: Drawing the small particles
Now it’s time to fill the blank areas with the small particles. They start bigger at the edges and get smaller in the middle. Use ellipses and circles.
Step 9: The bag front
Follow the same steps and do the front of the bag. This time change the orientation of the crocodile skin and draw the guidelines vertical instead of horizontal. Remember that you don’t have perfectly straight lines!
Tip: to speed up your process after drawing the vertical guidelines just cross them with horizontal ones. Then soften the edges od some of the rectangles that you just made. Done!
Step 10: Finish the front
Add the small particles to the blank areas. Allow the shapes to vary in size and roundness.
Step 11: Add highlights
The crocodile skin is a texture with some shine to it. Take a lighter color and add some highlights here and there. Place highlights only to the big particles and follow their shape!
Now that your crocodile skin bag looks good it’s time to add some final details to the rest of the bag. In the “How to draw gold” tutorial you will learn how give the metal a realistic touch.
Fashion illustrations don’t need to be perfectly realistic but you should make sure that the viewer is seeing your design the way you have imagined it. Hopefully this step-by-step tutorial have helped you express your creative ideas better!
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