my 2nd year directing class under the instruction of Janos Kovacsi was a life-changing experience. Janos gave a lot of wonderful instruction, a lot of which i have shared with my students over the years,
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the director’s worksheet
12.03.08 directing, film, screenwriting, teaching acting, actor, actress, directing, motivation, screenwriting, script, writing
the Why of this blog
12.03.07 blog, film, parabolos portable production, technology, vision blog, iPad 4, parabolos
i began this blog with a few reasons in mind. one of the most visible purposes was to share what i had learned about using new technology as it applies to the film production process.
keep reading...Kate’s song – a short screenplay
12.03.05 directing, fiction, film, screenwriting film, movie, Screenplay, script
here's an interpretive exercise for directors: pick a song, poem, hymn, or psalm (preferably at random... open a book, eyes closed, and point your finger, e.g.). craft a story that demonstrates visually and audibly the
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12.02.28 blog, film, link, parabolos portable production, productivity, technology FCP, FCPX, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Final Draft, iPhoneography, Joshua Schnell, macgasm
many of you are aware that i often write articles for Macgasm. for many of my app reviews, features on Apple hardware and software, and thoughts on the future of tech, i often post on
keep reading...House, LOST, Community, and jumping the proverbial shark
12.02.06 film, screenwriting, television ABC, Arrested Development, Community, film, HOUSE, hulu, jump the shark, LOST, NBC, Netflix, screenwriting, television, tv, video, writing
from the Fonz literally jumping the shark on that fateful episode of Happy Days to Barry Zuckerkorn's subtle homage on Arrested Development, television viewers have discussed the concept now known as "jumping the shark". it's
keep reading...my macgasm articles about FCPX all in one place
11.07.31 blog, film, technology, video FCPX, Final Cut Pro, macgasm
if you're interested. the speculation: Thoughts on iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, and the Future the reaction:Â Beyond the Specs: Reactions to Final Cut X the reflection: Final Cut Pro X: Our two editors
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