What, me dogmatic?. Film News: Von trier wants to ‘revitalize’ — Eleven years after Dogme 95, maverick Danish auteur Lars von Trier has issued a “Statement of Revitality” in which he pledges a more “ascetic” approach to filmmaking. [Variety.com] Dogme 95 is a movement in filmmaking developed in 1995 by the Danish directors Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Kristian Levring, and S
CG wizard eyes new cause. International News: Japanese cinema — Japanese animators and filmmakers are now second to none in Asia at CG wizardry — no surprise given Japanese strengths in both the hardware and software sides of the CG equation, from high-end electronics to the manga that provides material for so many CG films. [Variety.com]
Sometimes, I sit down to blog and I find myself lost in the blogosphere for hours. Tonight, I started looking for video FX sites and found a site with GREAT how-to’s, interviews and clips. And, it’s shockingly speedy on the download. I strongly recommend VFX Guide and, in particular, the making of the Guinness “Rhythm of Life” Ad. In addition to viewing the Guinness Ad you can also watch a “Making Of” Interview.
Josh Oakhurst has posted an enlightening dialogue on his site. Take a look at Steven Soderbergh and Mark Romanek on Digital Filmmaking. And, Self-Reliant Filmmaking offered Widgets for filmmakers. All in all, a successful evening.
